Thornton Township High School
School Overview
Thornton Township High School is a public school located in Harvey, Illinois. It is a school in Thornton Township High School District 205 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, 8% of students are proficient in Math learning and 11% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,755 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 156 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,755 students are attending Thornton Township High School. By gender, there are 825 and 930 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 156 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thornton Township High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 156 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 156 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 15 | 9.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 4.5% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 251 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 25 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 40,656 Households |
| Population | 113,688 |
| Male | 52,441 |
| Female | 62,419 |
| Child Population | 42,084 |
| Total Housing Units | 48,797 Units |
| Average House Value | $101,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,043 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.80% |
| Average Household Income | $43,997 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.24% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thornton Township High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 113 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 57 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 461 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thornton Township High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 113 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 31 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 76 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 57 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 461 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Thornton Twp Hsd 205
In Thornton Twp Hsd 205, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HARVEY, Illinois
2 private schools are serving students in HARVEY, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.