Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Thornton Township High School is a suburban public school in Harvey, Illinois that is part of Thornton Township High School District 205. It serves 1,485 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1. Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,485 Students

137 Teachers

15001 Broadway Ave

Harvey, IL 60426 View local requests

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Thornton Township High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Thornton Township High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 9, 2026

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