Joliet Central High School

Joliet Central High School is a public school located in Joliet.

Joliet Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

201 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL

Northeast Joliet Neighborhood

Joliet Township High School District No. 204

3.7

4.1

3,295 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
John Randich

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Average SAT Score
1060

Average ACT Score
22

Math Proficiency
19%

Reading Proficiency
28%

Average GPA
3.39

Graduation Rate
77%

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

B-

Administration

Resources/Facilities

A-

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.39	Reading Proficiency 28%
Math Proficiency 19%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 181	Full Time Teachers 181
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.7%

College Prep

Average SAT 1060 Math 530 Verbal 530	Average ACT 22 Math 22 English 21 Reading 22 Science 22
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

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

337:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.3%	Female 49.7%
Hispanic 72.8%	Black 14.3%
White 10.4%	Two or more races 2.1%

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 454 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 342 Students

Northern Illinois University 330 Students

Lewis University 321 Students

Illinois State University 284 Students

Loyola University Chicago 245 Students

University of St. Francis - Illinois 231 Students

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 225 Students

DePaul University 190 Students

Northwestern University 147 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 154 Students

Psychology 115 Students

Business 113 Students

Biology 99 Students

Accounting 64 Students

Computer Science 56 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students

Architecture 45 Students

Education 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

1/14/2025

Honestly, it's a really good school with a pretty good atmosphere and most of the teachers and staff are amazing. I went to Joliet west and transferred because I dreaded going to school plus I was homeless but central has made it a lot easier

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

3.0 Junior

2/20/2023

My experience thus far has been good, from my point of view, the relationships established between staff and many of the students is great!

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5.0 parent

1/19/2026

I cannot speak for everyone, but based on my four years at this school, graduating in 2020, I feel very fortunate to have been a part of it. I participated in girls' track and cross country, as well as a brief experience in wrestling, all of which were positive and welcoming environments.Throughout...

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...

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List Price Range

$141K - $279K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$207,451

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

52%

Average Household Income

$64,574

% of College Grads

6.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,190 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

86.2%

Homes for Sale

$329,999

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,917 Sq Ft

300 Carriage Ln
New 12 days ago

Welcome home to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, built in 2020 and thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living. The bright, open-concept main level features generous living and dining areas, along with a dedicated first-floor office ideal for working from home, studying, or hobbies....

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$255,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft

1322 N Prairie Ave
New 29 days ago

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(779) 237-1926

$330,000

5 Beds
2 Baths

221 N Hickory St
New 9 days ago

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$299,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,744 Sq Ft

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$245,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft

809 Moran St
New 11 days ago

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$279,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,430 Sq Ft

411 Leach Ave
New 9 days ago

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$420,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,168 Sq Ft

1506 Hawthorne Dr

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$1,450,000

Land
8.65 Acres Lot

22250 Gougar Rd

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$369,000

6 Beds
2 Baths
1,866 Sq Ft

1209 Colorado Ave

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$250,000

3 Beds
2 Baths

1315 N Broadway St
New 26 days ago

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$6,585,000

Land
35.00 Acres Lot

21241 W Schweitzer Rd

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5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,500 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,290 Sq Ft

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Joliet, IL

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385+ Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
980 Sq Ft

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Joliet, IL

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$1,500 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft

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Unit 1
Joliet, IL

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1 Bath
1,500 Sq Ft

719 Taylor St
Unit 719 Taylor St.
Joliet, IL

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2.5 Baths
1,727 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
400 Sq Ft

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1,000 Sq Ft

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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 3,295 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% 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 3.39, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $207,451. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roe 56 Alop Success Program, Joliet West High School, Joliet Catholic Academy, 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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