THORNTON FRACTNL NO HIGH SCHOOL

Thornton Fractnl No High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 school district, located in Calumet City, IL with about 1,452 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, Thornton Fractnl No High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Thornton Fractnl No High School at (708) 585-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

755 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409-4030
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THORNTON FRACTNL NO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Calumet City, IL with about 1,452 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,452
Teachers:
85.58
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,452 students

Black or African American
67.8%
Hispanic/Latino
28.0%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.