Thornridge High School

15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, IL 60419

www.district205.net/thornridge/site/default.asp

969 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thornridge High School, located in Dolton, Illinois, is a prominent secondary institution serving the South Suburban Cook County area. As part of the Thornton Township High School District 205, the school has a long-standing history in the community and is well-known for its distinct architectural design, which features a sprawling, sprawling campus layout originally constructed in the early 1970s. The school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum intended to prepare students for post-secondary education and vocational careers.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thornridge High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school often serves as a central hub for community engagement in Dolton, hosting various local events and activities. While the district has faced the typical challenges of urban and suburban educational landscapes, Thornridge continues to focus on fostering student development, academic growth, and community pride through its faculty-led programs and student support services.

969

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	80
Black	862
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Black
862 (89.0%)
Hispanic
80 (8.3%)
Two or More
20 (2.1%)
White
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thornton Twp HSD 205
Phone:	(708)271-4401
Website:	http://www.district205.net/thornridge/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 9 248

Grade 10 224

Grade 11 238

Grade 12 259