Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215

District Overview
Located at 18601 Torrence Avenue in Lansing, Illinois, Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 serves as an active, traditional public school system within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Operating four dedicated secondary facilities across a expansive suburban setting, the district focuses exclusively on high school education, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As an established educational pillar in the region, District 215 delivers structured academic, vocational, and extracurricular opportunities tailored to prepare young adults for post-secondary education, career readiness, and active civic participation.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a vibrant student body of 3,228 high schoolers distributed across four class years, culminating in a senior class of nearly 900 students. The district's rich student diversity is highlighted by a student population that is predominantly Black (2,117) and Hispanic (957), alongside White, multiracial, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander peers. To foster student development and academic success, District 215 maintains a robust staffing framework totaling 912 full-time equivalent positions. This comprehensive support network includes 416 full-time teachers, 26 instructional aides, and 470 dedicated support staff members, ensuring low teacher-to-student ratios, individualized guidance, and strong administrative support across all four campuses.
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Total Schools
3,228
Total Students
416.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215
Demographic Student Count
White116
Hispanic957
Black2,117
Asian11
Two or More16
American Indian8
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    2,117 (65.6%)
  • Hispanic
    957 (29.6%)
  • White
    116 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    16 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High4
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:3,228*
Teachers (FTE):416.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.8
Schools in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215
Found 4 Schools