Thornton Fractnl No High School

1,425 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thornton Fractional North High School (often referred to as T.F. North) is a public secondary school located in Calumet City, Illinois, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is part of Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215. The campus is centrally located on Pulaski Road and plays a significant role in the academic and extracurricular life of the region, fostering an environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

The school is well-known for its comprehensive curriculum and robust extracurricular program, which includes a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and fine arts opportunities. T.F. North focuses on student development through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and supportive services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By emphasizing academic achievement and community involvement, the institution strives to cultivate a school culture that encourages students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens.

1,425

Total Students

86.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Fractnl No High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	514
Black	886
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
886 (62.2%)
Hispanic
514 (36.1%)
White
15 (1.1%)
Two or More
6 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215
Phone:	(708)585-1000
Website:	http://tfd215.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 345

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 351

Grade 12 402