THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Thornridge High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Thornton Twp HSD 205 school district, located in Dolton, IL with about 1,172 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 100 teachers, Thornridge High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Thornridge High School, located in Dolton, Illinois, is a prominent secondary institution serving the South Suburban Cook County area. As part of the Thornton Township High School District 205, the school has a long-standing history in the community and is well-known for its distinct architectural design, which features a sprawling, sprawling campus layout originally constructed in the early 1970s. The school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum intended to prepare students for post-secondary education and vocational careers.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thornridge High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school often serves as a central hub for community engagement in Dolton, hosting various local events and activities. While the district has faced the typical challenges of urban and suburban educational landscapes, Thornridge continues to focus on fostering student development, academic growth, and community pride through its faculty-led programs and student support services.

For more information, contact Thornridge High School at (708) 271-4401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15000 Cottage Grove
Dolton, IL 60419-2738
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THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dolton, IL with about 1,172 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,172
Teachers:
100.56
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 1,172 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
White
0.3%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.