Thornridge High School
15000 Cottage Grove Ave, Dolton, Illinois | (708) 271-4401
(708) 271-4401
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
Overall Score less than 25
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Overview of Thornridge High School
Thornridge High School is ranked 477-673rd within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Thornridge High School is 8%. The total minority enrollment is 100%. Thornridge High School is 1 of 3 high schools in the Thornton Township High School District 205.
Thornridge High School 2024 Rankings
Thornridge High School is ranked #13,242-17,655 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
8%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
1%Mathematics Proficiency
3%Reading Proficiency
6%Science Proficiency
13%Graduation Rate
71%
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Students/Teachers at Thornridge High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,057
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
99.5%
Minority Enrollment
99.5%
Minority Enrollment
92.3%
Black
5.9%
Hispanic
1.3%
Two or More Races
0.5%
White
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Asian and American Indian/Alaska Native are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
72
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Test Scores at Thornridge High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
Subject Proficiency:
Illinois administered the SAT and Illinois Science Assessment to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
3
4
20
6
6
20
13
15
50
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on SAT and Illinois Science Assessment
9.2%
SAT and Illinois Science Assessment Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Below Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
6.2%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
9.3%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-19.0%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
39.0%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
8%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
1%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
17%
Exam Pass Rate
11%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
7%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
2%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
26%
Exam Pass Rate
29%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
71% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
3
Total Students
4,681
College Readiness (district average)
7.2
Proficient in Reading (district average)
6%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
4%
Proficient in Science (district average)
15%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, Illinois 60419
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
#477-673 in Illinois High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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