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Pathways Academy vs. Joliet Central High School

Should you attend Pathways Academy or Joliet Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pathways Academy
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Joliet Central High School
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Pathways Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Serving 3,383 students in grades 9-12, Joliet Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
63 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
3,383 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pathways Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joliet Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
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51% | 49%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joliet Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
184 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pathways Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joliet Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joliet Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#2834 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joliet Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(20-21 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pathways Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joliet Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(20-21 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pathways Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joliet Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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46%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(17-18 School Year Data)
77%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pathways Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Joliet Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Joliet Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
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823
Grade 10 Students
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819
Grade 11 Students
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850
Grade 12 Students
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891

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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(19-20 School Year Data)
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% Asian
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(19-20 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pathways Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joliet Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
(19-20 School Year Data)
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pathways Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joliet Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
51%
(19-20 School Year Data)
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pathways Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joliet Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
(19-20 School Year Data)
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pathways Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joliet Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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(19-20 School Year Data)
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% Two or more races
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pathways Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joliet Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pathways Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joliet Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
(19-20 School Year Data)
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pathways Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joliet Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(18-19 School Year Data)
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pathways Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joliet Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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