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Joliet Twp HSD 204

Illinois · Public School District
4
Schools
6,918
Students
$18,682
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
65.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Joliet Twp HSD 204 is a public school district in Illinois serving 6,918 students across 4 schools. It includes 4 high school. Per-pupil spending of $18,682 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (4)
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Joliet Central High School09–123,377
Joliet West High School09–123,541
Pathways Academy09–120
Will Co Detention Center 9-1209–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,682+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
64%
State
28.6%
Local (property tax)
63.7%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
6,918
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,682 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Joliet Twp HSD 204?
Joliet Twp HSD 204 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 6,918 students.
How much does Joliet Twp HSD 204 spend per student?
Joliet Twp HSD 204 spends $18,682 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Joliet Twp HSD 204?
65% of students in Joliet Twp HSD 204 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Joliet Twp HSD 204?
No, Joliet Twp HSD 204 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Joliet Twp HSD 204 serve?
Joliet Twp HSD 204 serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Joliet Twp HSD 204?
The median opportunity score across schools in Joliet Twp HSD 204 is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.