Joliet Township High School District 204

What Joliet Township High School District 204 does

Joliet Township High School District 204 is a public secondary school district in Joliet, Illinois, founded in 1901 and currently serving more than 6,600 students across four campuses: Joliet Central High School, Joliet West High School, the Pathways Campus (alternative education for students struggling academically or behaviorally), and the Transition Center (post-secondary services for students with disabilities ages 18-22). The district is governed by an elected Board of Education under Illinois state law and led by Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman, with approximately 557 staff members across the organization. Academic offerings include 24 Advanced Placement courses with 1,000+ enrolled students, 50+ Career and Technical Education courses with industry certifications (CNA, OSHA-10, Microsoft Office, ServSafe), dual credit partnerships with four regional higher education institutions yielding 3,811 college credits in 2024-2025, and specialized programs including AVID college preparation, CEO entrepreneurship, JROTC, blended learning, and virtual tutoring. The technology stack integrates Infinite Campus for student information, ParentSquare for stakeholder communications, SchooLinks for college and career readiness, MySchoolBucks for fee collection, and a layered safety infrastructure including Raptor visitor management, BluePoint emergency alerts, and 2024-installed Evolv concealed weapons detection.

The district is funded through Illinois state per-pupil allocations, local property tax collections subject to tax cap limitations, federal grants (Title, IDEA, Carl D. Perkins, ESSER, with nearly $4M in total grant funding overseen), and ancillary revenue including a $160 per-student instructional fee, facility rentals, and the JTHS Foundation 501(c)(3) donations. The district has earned an S&P Global AA rating and Moody's Aa3 rating, with 10 consecutive years of ISBE Financial Profile Recognition and 38 consecutive years of ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. Distribution is direct enrollment within attendance boundaries, supported by campus-specific registrars, bilingual Family Engagement Liaisons, 200+ Pocketalk translation devices, and Weglot website translation. Strategic positioning is reinforced by College Board AP District of the Year recognition, partnerships with 25+ community organizations including Will County CED, Junior Achievement, Thriveworks, and Lewis University, and a 2023-2028 Strategic Plan targeting 90%+ graduation rates and universal post-secondary planning by 2027.

Name

Joliet Township High School District 204

Legal name

Joliet Township High School District 204

Website

https://jths.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Joliet Township High School District 204 is a public school district in Joliet, Illinois serving 6,600+ students across two main high schools, an alternative Pathways Campus, and a Transition Center, offering 24 AP courses, 50+ CTE programs, and dual credit partnerships with four regional colleges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school education
• Career technical education
• Dual credit programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Joliet, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary funding from state and local government allocations, including per-pupil funding formulas established by the Illinois State Board of Education. State funding distributed based on student enrollment and demographic factors.
2. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax collections from residents within district boundaries, subject to tax cap limitations. Major source of operational funding for district operations.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title programs, IDEA Special Education funding, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education grants, and ESSER relief funds. District oversees nearly four million dollars in grant funding.
4. Student Fees: Instructional Material and Supply Fee of $160 per student covering textbooks, laptops, and supplies. Additional fees for specific programs and activities. Fees required for participation in school events including dances.
5. JTHS Foundation Donations: The 501(c)(3) JTHS Foundation provides financial support through scholarships and grants. During 2024-2025 school year, awarded $58,750 in scholarships and $6,000 to Principals' Emergency Funds. Over $500,000 in scholarships provided over 10 years.
6. Facility Rentals and Events: Revenue generation through facility rentals, community use agreements, and special event hosting at district campuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Joliet Township High School District 204 is a public school district that operates secondary education for grades 9-12 across Joliet Central High School, Joliet West High School, Pathways Campus (alternative education), and the Transition Center (special education for ages 18-22). The district serves over 6,600 students with comprehensive academic programs including 24 Advanced Placement courses, dual credit partnerships with four regional colleges, and 50+ Career and Technical Education pathways with industry certifications.

Product overview

Joliet Township High School District 204 operates as a unified public school district providing secondary education through a multi-campus structure. The district serves over 6,600 students across two main traditional high schools (Joliet Central and Joliet West), an alternative Pathways Campus, and a Transition Center. The academic portfolio includes a comprehensive Advanced Placement program (24 courses, 1,000+ students), dual credit partnerships with four regional colleges, and 50+ Career and Technical Education courses with industry certifications. Supporting programs include Freshman Academy for transition, AVAC and Transition Center for special services, virtual tutoring, blended learning courses, AVID college preparation, CEO entrepreneurship program, JROTC, infant childcare for teen parents, and summer programming. The district's technology infrastructure integrates Infinite Campus for student information, ParentSquare for communications, SchooLinks for college/career planning, and various safety systems including Raptor visitor management, BluePoint emergency alerts, and Evolv weapons detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freshman Academy: Ninth grade transition program with smaller learning environment and earlier start time
• AVAC Program
• CEO Program
• AVID Elective

Products and services

• Joliet Central High School
• Joliet West High School
• Pathways Campus
• Transition Center
• Advanced Placement Program
• Dual Credit/Articulated Courses
• Career and Technical Education Programs
• Freshman Academy
• AVAC Program
• JTHS Infant Childcare Center Childcare services for teen parents while attending high school classes and working toward graduation, recognized with Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois.
• Blended Learning Courses Hybrid learning model with 22 blended learning courses where students meet 2 days per week as a class and 3 days virtually, providing flexible learning similar to college and workplace environments.
• AVID Elective Program Advancement Via Individual Determination program designed to equip students with skills and strategies to excel in high school, college, and beyond through academic writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, time management, and critical thinking.
• CEO Program Accredited year-long entrepreneurship course for seniors where students learn to launch and manage a business, guided by Joliet-area business experts with each student paired with a community business mentor.
• JROTC Program Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program available in lieu of Physical Education or elective, providing military training certificate upon completion, community service opportunities, and averaging over 3,700 hours of community service per campus.
• Summer School Programs Comprehensive summer programming including credit recovery, advancement courses, sports camps, band/orchestra camps, Golden Grads program for seniors short of graduation, Summer Bridge for incoming freshmen, and Extended School Year for special needs students.
• Virtual Tutoring Online homework help and academic support in English, math, social studies, science, foreign language, and ELL, provided by JTHS instructors licensed in content areas, available Sunday through Saturday.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,811 college credits earned through dual credit programs in 2024-2025 school year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Joliet Junior College (JJC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary dual credit partner offering multiple college-level courses across career pathways including CNA, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Advanced Integrated Maintenance (AIM), Architecture/Construction Management/Engineering (ACE), and culinary programs. Students earn both high school and college credits. JJC also hosts Math Invitational competitions, drafting contests, and serves as sending school for TRIO Talent Search program assisting 500 students.
• University of St. FranciscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partner offering college courses through Exploring the Teaching Profession program. Students gain hands-on teaching experience while earning dual credit. University provides scholarship opportunities and professional development for district staff.
• Lewis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partner providing college-level coursework opportunities for JTHS students. Lewis University, in partnership with JTHS 204, was awarded Mental Health Service Professional Grant from US Department of Education, establishing the JolLE partnership with target of 51% diverse candidates among 43 participants.
• College of DuPagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partner contributing to the 3,811 total college credits students earned across all partner institutions during 2024-2025 school year.
• Joliet Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner teaching Hands-Only CPR to over 1,600 students, providing Stop the Bleed and CPR training for teachers during Institute Day, and re-launching Civilian Fire Academy for Human Services Academy students. Through partnership with City of Joliet and district ESSER funds, provides free mental health services through Thriveworks for students and families. Received Superintendent's Medallion for partnership contributions.
• Joliet Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintains School Resource Officers at Joliet Central, Joliet West, and Pathways Campus. Supports safety drills including Active Shooter/Code Blue Lockdown drills, traffic control, event safety, and communication during incidents. Received Superintendent's Medallion for partnership contributions.
• ThriveworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services provider offering free support to JTHS students, families, and staff through partnership with Joliet Fire Department and district grant funding. Works with top 4% of providers for relationship issues, mental illness, grief, child/adolescent/teen issues, and stress. Access via (855) 707-2461 or school counselor referral.
• NAMI Will-GrundycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization partnering since summer 2023 to support student mental health through Ending the Silence program presented to 10th-grade students in Health classes. Interactive mental health awareness presentations help students recognize warning signs and seek support. Also connects with student support teams including social workers, counselors, and deans.
• VNA Health CarecoreOthersHealthcare provider offering dedicated school, sports physical, and immunization appointments reserved for JTHS students at VNA Health Care locations including Joliet, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook clinics.
• Will County Health DepartmentcoreOthersCommunity health partner providing immunization and physical services at multiple locations including Joliet Branch (501 Ella Avenue), Northern Branch in Bolingbrook, and Eastern Branch in Monee.
• Salon Professionals Cosmetology SchoolsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosmetology certification partnership offering students opportunity to obtain cosmetology certification while in high school. For 2024-2025, 11 JTHS students participated in the program, continuing after graduation toward their cosmetology license.
• MAC MentoringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring program founded on vision of Michael Austin Clark providing guidance, support, and resources to African American males in grades 6-10 in Joliet area. Offers mentoring, workshops, discussions, skill-building activities, academic support, tutoring, study skills, and professional development in health, wellness, financial literacy, and personal growth.
• Junior AchievementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides classroom activities, academy week speakers, and career speakers helping students develop successful financial management habits, explore careers and entrepreneurship potential, and build workforce skills.
• YMCA Teen AchieverssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational academic and career development program partnership providing college/career guidance, university visits, and goal-setting support for JTHS students to graduate high school and gain college acceptance.
• Abri Credit UnionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-run credit union branches at Central and West providing students real-world work experience as employees. Abri staff serve as curricular partners teaching financial literacy and budgeting skills.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's leading provider of STEM and Biomedical programs offering 7 PLTW courses (3 Engineering, 4 Biomedical). Total of 438 JTHS students participated in PLTW programs during 2024-25 school year.
• Will County Center for Economic Development (CED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads Will County Summer Internship Program that piloted at JTHS in summer 2024 and expanded to additional districts. Offers paid summer internships for career exploration, resume building, and community connections. For summer 2025, 25 Joliet West and 17 Joliet Central students participated.
• Lurie Children's Hospital (Center for Childhood Resilience)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped framework for Behavioral Health Team system since 2017-18 school year to enhance support for student behavioral health needs across district. Teams meet weekly to identify and coordinate behavioral and mental health support.
• Joliet Region Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFostering relationships between businesses and schools through Education Committee resulting in scholarships, educational projects, and community events. Co-hosts Top 25 Senior Banquet with Joliet Catholic Academy.
• Joliet Area Historical MuseumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner assisting students through various initiatives and recognizing student achievements.
• Joliet Region Interfaith Education CouncilsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established Problem-Solving Circles program since 2012-13 for students, parents, community volunteers, and staff to address difficult issues in respectful atmosphere. Program has aided in significant reduction of expulsions.
• Superintendent Articulation Partnership CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration among Joliet-area superintendents and staff from Elwood SD 203, Joliet PSD 86, JTHS 204, Laraway CCSD 70-C, Rockdale SD 84, and Troy CCSD 30-C to build education partnership preparing students for successful futures.
• JCTV (Joliet Community Television)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers produce professional videos of school and District events airing on JCTV Channel 6, including State of the District Address and Salute to Service Event.
• National Hook-Up of Black WomensecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization partner assisting students through scholarships, sponsoring student clubs, and annually hosting African American Read-In with JTHS.
• Three Rivers Education Partnership (TREP)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts Safety Poster Contest requiring students to demonstrate safety concepts in CTE classes. For 2024-2025, 4 Central finalists and 25 West finalists were honored with recognition and prizes.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oswego Community Unit School District 308: Southwest suburban Illinois K-12 district operating multiple high schools with comparable AP, dual credit, and CTE programming. Serves a similar demographic profile and competes for enrollment at the JTHS western boundary.
• Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202: Adjacent Will/Kendall County K-12 district comparable in suburban demographic profile and feeder-school relationships. Operates multiple high schools with similar AP/dual credit/CTE programming and serves as a key enrollment competitor for JTHS boundary-adjacent families.
• Valley View School District 365U: Southwest suburban Illinois K-12 district with overlapping attendance geography and comparable student demographics. Operates similar career academies, dual credit, and special education programs, making it directly comparable for programming and outcome benchmarking.
• Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210: South suburban Illinois high school district serving grades 9-12 across multiple campuses with comparable AP, CTE, and dual credit programming. Similar in scale and operating model, serving as a directly comparable peer for academic outcome benchmarking.
• Naperville Community Unit School District 203: Large, high-performing DuPage/Will County K-12 district with comparable AP and dual credit programming at scale. Serves as a benchmark for the upper bound of academic outcomes and parent expectations in the suburban Chicago region.
• Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201: Adjacent Grundy/Will County K-12 district operating multiple campuses including a high school with comparable AP and CTE programming. Serves as a direct competitor for enrollment at JTHS southern boundary and operates at similar scale.
• Indian Prairie School District 204: DuPage/Kendall/Will County K-12 district sharing the same district number (204) and serving a comparable suburban Illinois footprint. Highly relevant peer for benchmarking programming, outcomes, and operational performance at scale.
• Lockport Township High School District 205: Neighboring Illinois high school district serving grades 9-12 with similar two-campus structure and suburban Will County footprint. Directly comparable in size, governance structure, and student demographics, making it the closest peer for benchmarking outcomes and competitive enrollment dynamics.
• Community High School District 99 (Downers Grove): DuPage County two-campus high school district (grades 9-12) with comparable structure, programming, and suburban Chicago demographic profile. Directly comparable on AP programming depth, dual credit partnerships, and operational scale.

Others

• Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C: Will County K-8 feeder district that is a named sending-school partner of JTHS within the Superintendent Articulation Partnership Committee. Comparable as a regional feeder district whose graduates flow into JTHS enrollment pipelines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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