Enrollment
1,697
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 173897003955
Thornton Township High School — Harvey, IL
Federal NCES profile for Thornton Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 47/100.
School address
District: Thornton Twp Hsd 205 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thornton Township High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Thornton Township High School reports 1,697 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 117.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 189 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Thornton Twp Hsd 205 spends $25,950 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.3% from local sources (property taxes), 35.7% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of D (47/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thornton Township High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 1,697 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 1,697
Teachers (FTE) 117.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173897003955
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
White 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 189:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 91
Out-of-school suspensions 268
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thornton Twp Hsd 205, which includes Thornton Township High School.
$25,950
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 35.7%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Thornton Township High School
How many students attend Thornton Township High School?
Thornton Township High School has 1,697 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harvey, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Thornton Township High School is African American at 66.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harvey, IL.
What is the quality grade for Thornton Township High School?
Thornton Township High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of D (47/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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