Thornton Fractnl So High School

Thornton Fractnl So High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18500 Burnham Ave,  Lansing, IL
Thornton Fractional Township High School District No. 215
3.6
2.7
1,973 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Judy Whalen
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
13%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
56.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
319:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
66.9%
Hispanic
23.3%
White
7.2%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 324 Students
Northern Illinois University 303 Students
Illinois State University 277 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 263 Students
Loyola University Chicago 187 Students
Eastern Illinois University 167 Students
Purdue University 162 Students
Northwestern University 156 Students
DePaul University 156 Students
Bradley University 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 161 Students
Business 138 Students
Psychology 115 Students
Biology 102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Computer Science 74 Students
Accounting 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Graphic Design 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 456 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/12/2024
Overall the school is pretty okay, I'd say that the Fine arts aspects is really good, but if you want your child to succeed in sports then done send them here
5.0 Junior
12/9/2024
It is very easy to learn in this environment without worrying of safety. Also this environment provides steady learning opportunities and flexibility to understand the material in every class. Overall a good school to attend and great school to learn in
2.0 Senior
11/28/2024
While TFS isn't the worst place ever there's certainly lots of improvements to be made. There are no attempts to better the environment of that school and the focus all goes towards events instead of basic school needs like heating or cooling. No hot water in the bathrooms, no budget for lunch, etc. I've attended TFS for all 4 years and all they've done is buy expensive cameras and update the dresscode.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 6 Reviews
2.0 other
4/20/2017
TF South has been in decline for years and it's just getting worse. The superintendent is out of touch. As long as things look good externally (building, office spaces, etc), he's okay with hiding the truth. The truth is, this school is far behind and is not succeeding. The average ACT score is unde...
5.0 other
3/2/2017
Great school. They have put resources to help juniors succeed in sats.
1.0 parent
8/19/2015
If your new to Lansing be prepared to be delayed when registering your kids, even when you have all your correct documents.
1.0 other
8/17/2015
This is the worse school in Illinois period!!!!!!! Please keep your kids away if you want them to succeed in life!!!!!! You have been warned!!!!!!!!

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Thornton Fractnl So High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lansing, IL, in the Lansing neighborhood, and is served by the Thornton Fractional Township High School District No. 215 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,973 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 13% are proficient in reading. Thornton Fractnl So High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $231,040. Discover additional schools in the area, like Center for Academics & Technology, Munster High School, Thornton Fractional North High School, and more. Learn more about what Lansing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thornton Fractnl So High School.

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