Thornwood High School
1,843 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Thornwood High School, located in South Holland, Illinois, serves as a primary secondary education institution within District 205. The school is known for its large, diverse student body and a comprehensive academic environment that offers a wide array of courses, ranging from core subjects to vocational and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Beyond the classroom, Thornwood is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a strong focus on fostering student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs.
The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its long-standing tradition of excellence in competitive activities, particularly its speech and debate programs, as well as its robust athletics department. The campus serves as a central hub for the South Holland community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit, academic rigor, and preparation for post-secondary success. By providing a blend of traditional educational pathways and modern support services, Thornwood High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate both college and career environments after graduation.
The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its long-standing tradition of excellence in competitive activities, particularly its speech and debate programs, as well as its robust athletics department. The campus serves as a central hub for the South Holland community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit, academic rigor, and preparation for post-secondary success. By providing a blend of traditional educational pathways and modern support services, Thornwood High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate both college and career environments after graduation.
1,843
Total Students
143.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic | 253 |
| Black | 1,512 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 34 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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Black1,512 (82.0%)
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Hispanic253 (13.7%)
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White37 (2.0%)
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Two or More34 (1.8%)
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American Indian6 (0.3%)
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Asian1 (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 Twp HSD 205 |
| Phone: | (708)225-4701 |
| Website: | http://www.district205.net/thornwood/site/default.asp |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,843 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 143.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
449
Grade 10
392
Grade 11
460
Grade 12
542
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 449 |
| Grade 10 | 392 |
| Grade 11 | 460 |
| Grade 12 | 542 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 896 | 48.6% |
| Male | 947 | 51.4% |
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