Joliet Central High School

Joliet Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 E Jefferson St,  Joliet, IL
Joliet Township High School District No. 204
3.7
4.0
3,383 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Randich
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
77%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
184
Full Time Teachers
184
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
26.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
70.8%
Black
15.3%
White
11.5%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Joliet Junior College 455 Students
Lewis University 333 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 331 Students
Northern Illinois University 329 Students
Illinois State University 296 Students
Loyola University Chicago 255 Students
University of St. Francis - Illinois 227 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 218 Students
DePaul University 200 Students
Northwestern University 158 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 149 Students
Business 111 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Biology 105 Students
Accounting 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Architecture 43 Students
Education 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 387 Reviews
2.0 Senior
2/19/2024
the high school is not very good. Although there are some good staff members a majority of them do not care for their job. Students are treated as degenerates and given no respect. The clubs are nice and created a good community experience but otherwise it is very difficult to find a sense of community. There is constant stealing and fighting between students. I would like to see safety procautions be improved and better staff members who have a passion for what they do.
5.0 Senior
1/18/2024
I've been going to Joliet Central High School since my sophomore year. Changing school was a hard thing to do but Joliet Central and it's community has never made me feel left out or like I didn't belong. I was a little behind in school but my teachers made sure I caught up and excelled in all my studies. Joliet Central was an educational journey that shaped my future success.
4.0 Senior
9/2/2023
Joliet Central has been a great school to me. They really care about us the students and make sure that we have a great high school expiries
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
2.0 other
10/1/2023
I attended Joliet Central High School. For my freshman year. The 1987-1988 school year. I was special education student. It was excellent when I went there. However there was a lot of bullying.
5.0 other
8/6/2023
i'm an alumni of this school. i was an unfortunate senior of the 2020 class that lost our on their end of highschool experiences, but i will always love my high school and forever be a proud steelmen. my teachers were excellent, kind, entertaining and understanding. my deans and counselors went abov...
1.0 parent
1/31/2023
My daughter said there was rats and roaches! She said they were in the lockers. Ew!! Also she said they dont allow her to go to the bathroom, thats inhumane.. She also said they dont let her talk in class, helloooooo freedom of speech? This school i do not recommend but if you really have to send yo...
5.0 parent
4/26/2020
Excellent experience for kids who wish to take advantage of all they have to offer. While doing college visits with my senior we realized how much more curriculum Joliet Central has to offer than even some of the Chicago areas more affluent school districts.

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Joliet Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Joliet, IL and is served by the Joliet Township High School District No. 204 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,383 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Joliet Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $191,010. Discover additional schools in the area, like Joliet West High School, Joliet Catholic Academy, Providence Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Joliet has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joliet Central High School.

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