IllinoisSchoolsPEACE Center

PEACE Center

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 912
Dolton, Illinois · Thornton Twp HSD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students71
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
71
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
96%+42.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

PEACE Center is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Dolton, Illinois. The school enrolls 71 students. It is part of the Thornton Twp HSD 205 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictThornton Twp HSD 205
County17031
CityDolton
ZIP60419
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173897006421

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment71
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian100.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
100.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %96%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)