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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Joliet Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joliet Central High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Joliet Central High School is ranked #2500 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Joliet Central High School often compared to?
Joliet Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joliet Central High School?
The graduation rate of Joliet Central High School is 77%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Joliet Central High School?
3,383 students attend Joliet Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Joliet Central High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joliet Central High School?
Joliet Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joliet Central High School offer ?
Joliet Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Joliet Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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