Joliet Central High School

3,295 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Joliet Central High School, located in the heart of downtown Joliet, Illinois, is a historic institution that serves as the flagship campus of Joliet Township High School District 204. Established in 1901, the school is well-regarded for its stunning collegiate gothic architecture—most notably its iconic limestone building—which has made it a landmark in the community for over a century. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, drawing a student body that reflects the multicultural fabric of the surrounding Joliet area.

Academically and extracurricularly, Joliet Central offers a comprehensive high school experience designed to prepare students for both college and career paths. The school boasts a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and a rich tradition of athletics and performing arts. With a strong emphasis on school spirit and community pride—often embodied by the "Steelmen" mascot—Joliet Central remains a central hub for student development, providing numerous opportunities for students to engage in leadership, service, and competitive activities.

3,295

Total Students

180.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joliet Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	2,394
Black	480
Asian	5
Two or More	65
American Indian	8

Hispanic
2,394 (72.7%)
Black
480 (14.6%)
White
343 (10.4%)
Two or More
65 (2.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.2%)
Asian
5 (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:	Joliet Twp HSD 204
Phone:	(815)727-6740
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	180.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 792

Grade 10 818

Grade 11 779

Grade 12 906

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joliet Central High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	792
Grade 10	818
Grade 11	779
Grade 12	906

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joliet Central High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,637	49.7%
Male	1,658	50.3%

High School 6th - 12th