Thornton Twp HSD 205

District Overview
Headquartered at 465 E 170th St in South Holland, Illinois, Thornton Township High School District 205 is an active, non-charter public school district serving the educational needs of the surrounding communities. Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, the district operates five high school campuses dedicated exclusively to secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. Currently serving a diverse student body of 4,509 young adults, the district maintains a dynamic learning environment that spans from freshman orientation through senior graduation, with an enrollment that includes 1,117 ninth graders and 1,259 graduating seniors.

To deliver comprehensive academic instruction and wraparound student services, District 205 maintains a robust workforce totaling 1,212 full-time equivalent staff members. The core instructional team includes 690 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and 63 instructional aides, fostering an environment structured around personalized instruction and academic intervention. The teaching staff is further strengthened by 459 dedicated support personnel who handle student counseling, health services, administration, and facility maintenance across all campuses. This extensive staffing model highlights the district's commitment to preparing its high school students for post-secondary education, technical careers, and civic engagement. Further resources and district updates can be accessed via their website at district205.net.
5
Total Schools
4,509
Total Students
690.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Twp HSD 205
Demographic Student Count
White96
Hispanic817
Black3,494
Asian20
Two or More68
American Indian12
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    3,494 (77.5%)
  • Hispanic
    817 (18.1%)
  • White
    96 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    68 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    20 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Thornton Twp HSD 205
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High5
Other0
School Map
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:5
Students:4,509*
Teachers (FTE):690.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Thornton Twp HSD 205
Found 5 Schools