Thornwood High School vs. Thornridge High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,868 students in grades 9-12, Thornwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 978 students in grades 9-12, Thornridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,868 students
978 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3192 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3483 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
2%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
6%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
12%
Graduation Rate
88%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
393
213
Grade 10 Students
471
254
Grade 11 Students
477
242
Grade 12 Students
527
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
7%
% Black
82%
90%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
20%
