Thornwood High School

17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473

www.district205.net/thornwood/site/default.asp

1,996 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.

1,996

Total Students

145.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	272
Black	1,636
Asian	1
Two or More	61
American Indian	3

Black
1,636 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
272 (13.6 %)
Two or More
61 (3.1 %)
White
23 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (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:	1,996
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	145.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 9 473

Grade 10 501

Grade 11 484

Grade 12 538