Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District

300 Caterpillar Dr
Joliet, IL 60436-1047
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,746 students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
6,746 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#725 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
18%
30%
48%
50%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
29%
% Black
18%
16%
% White
18%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,018 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,331 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,018
$22,455
Spending / Student
$20,331
$21,692

Best Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 3,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Gr: 9-12 | 3,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District manages 4 public schools serving 6,746 students.
What is the rank of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District is ranked #731 out of 861 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
60% of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,331 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 6,746 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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