Thornton Fractnl So High School

(708)585-2000

www.tfd215.org

1,803 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thornton Fractional South High School, located in Lansing, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of District 215, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The campus offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs, aimed at helping students develop well-rounded skills and personal interests outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. By focusing on modern instructional strategies and community engagement, Thornton Fractional South strives to empower its student body to become responsible, productive citizens. Its location on Burnham Avenue positions it as a vital institution within the Lansing area, working to bridge the gap between high school achievement and long-term career readiness.

1,803

Total Students

106.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Fractnl So High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	443
Black	1,231
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,231 (68.3%)
Hispanic
443 (24.6%)
White
101 (5.6%)
Asian
10 (0.6%)
Two or More
10 (0.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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 Fractional Twp HSD 215
Phone:	(708)585-2000
Website:	http://www.tfd215.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 9 420

Grade 10 428

Grade 11 463

Grade 12 492