Top Rankings
Joliet Township High School District 204 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,819 students in Joliet Township High School District 204. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Joliet Township High School District 204 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
6,819 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Joliet Township High School District 204, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#725 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
59%
28%
% Black
18%
16%
% White
19%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,761 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,114 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,761
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,114
$21,244
Best Joliet Township High School District 204 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 3,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Gr: 9-12 | 3,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joliet Township High School District 204?
Joliet Township High School District 204 manages 4 public schools serving 6,819 students.
What is the rank of Joliet Township High School District 204?
Joliet Township High School District 204 is ranked #732 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet Township High School District 204?
59% of Joliet Township High School District 204 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joliet Township High School District 204?
Joliet Township High School District 204 has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Joliet Township High School District 204's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,114 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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