Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215

The Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215 is located in Calumet City, IL and includes 2 schools that serve 3,447 students in grades 9 through 12.  

District Spending

The Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215 spends $10,602 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 41% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215 has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215 serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.