THORNTON FRACTNL SO HIGH SCHOOL

Thornton Fractnl So High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 school district, located in Lansing, IL with about 1,880 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 106 teachers, Thornton Fractnl So 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 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.

For more information, contact Thornton Fractnl So High School at (708) 585-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18500 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438-3046
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THORNTON FRACTNL SO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lansing, IL with about 1,880 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,880
Teachers:
106.92
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 1,880 students

Black or African American
63.1%
Hispanic/Latino
19.9%
White
12.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.