joliet township high school

What joliet township high school does

Joliet Township High School District 204 is a public secondary school district organized under Illinois state law and governed by an elected Board of Education, headquartered at 300 Caterpillar Drive in Joliet, Illinois. The district operates four learning environments — Joliet Central High School, Joliet West High School, Pathways Campus, and Transition Center — serving over 6,600 students in grades 9-12 who reside within district attendance boundaries. It also operates an Infant Childcare Center (Gold Circle of Quality since 2016), a Preschool, and a Childcare Center, with additional support for teen parents and students with disabilities through programs such as AVAC and the 18-22 Transition Center.

The district's core educational platform includes 24 Advanced Placement courses, a Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment program generating 4,460+ college credits per year with four partner institutions, Career Technical Education with industry-recognized certifications, and AVID Schoolwide college-readiness programming. Supporting infrastructure includes 22 blended learning courses, a decade-long 1:1 personal learning device program, ESL/Bilingual services, and the Infinite Campus student information system integrated with ParentSquare for unified communications and SchooLinks for college and career planning. A multi-layered safety architecture comprises BluePoint Alert, Evolv weapons detection, Raptor Visitor Management, and School Resource Officers, alongside a Behavioral Health Team framework developed with Lurie Children's Hospital.

JTHS is funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, with approximately $4 million in annual grant funding managed by district staff. It holds an AA rating from S&P and Aa3 from Moody's, has earned the ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 39 consecutive years, and has received the Illinois School Board of Education Financial Profile Recognition status for 11 consecutive years. The district collects a $160 Instructional Material and Supply Fee (waivable through Free & Reduced Lunch) and is supported by the JTHS Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has distributed over $800,000 in scholarships and grants over the past decade. There is no traditional revenue reporting as JTHS is a government entity rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

joliet township high school

Legal name

Joliet Township High School District 204

Website

https://jths.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Joliet Township High School District 204 is a public Illinois school district operating four campuses in Joliet, serving over 6,600 secondary students with AP, dual credit, CTE, AVID, special education, and bilingual programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Public High School District)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational) (EDAKAKAK), School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public school district
• Advanced placement programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Joliet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: Public school district funded through local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants. Receives approximately $4 million in grant funding managed by district grant managers. Educational services budget exceeds $70,000. District holds AA rating from S&P and Aa3 from Moody's indicating strong financial health.
2. Student Fees: $160 Instructional Material and Supply Fee covering textbooks and laptop computers, paid through MySchoolBucks system. Fee waivers available through Free & Reduced Lunch Application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Joliet Township High School District 204 is a public secondary school district providing comprehensive education for grades 9-12 across four campuses (Joliet Central High School, Joliet West High School, Pathways Campus, and Transition Center) serving over 6,600 students in Joliet, Illinois. The district delivers academic instruction including 24 Advanced Placement courses, dual credit/dual enrollment programs, Career Technical Education with industry certifications, AVID college readiness, five themed career academies (Arts/Communication, Business Management, STEM, Health/Medicine, Human Services), and specialized programs for students with disabilities and English Language Learners.

Product overview

Joliet Township High School District 204 operates as a unified public school district offering a comprehensive educational platform across multiple campuses (Joliet Central High School, Joliet West High School, Pathways Campus, and Transition Center) serving over 6,600 students. The core educational offering consists of the Advanced Placement (AP) Program with 24 AP courses, Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment partnerships with local colleges, Career Technical Education (CTE) with industry certifications, and the AVID college readiness system. The district provides specialized programs including Freshman Academy for transition support, AVAC Program for students with disabilities, Transition Center for students 18-22 with disabilities, and JROTC military training. Supporting infrastructure includes 22 blended learning courses, 1:1 device program, Virtual Tutoring, ESL/Bilingual services, and Summer Programs. The Career Pathways/Academy Structure organizes curriculum into five themed academies (Arts and Communication, Business Management, STEM, Health and Medicine, Human Services). Additional services include the Infant Childcare Center for teen parents, Pathways Campus for students needing alternative learning environments, and CEO Program for business entrepreneurship. The district leverages technology platforms including Infinite Campus for student information, ParentSquare for communication, SchooLinks for college/career planning, and various safety systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program Offers 24 Advanced Placement courses in English, Social Studies, Science, Math, World Languages, and Seminar that allow high school students to earn college credit before graduation. Available to JTHS students in grades 9-12.
• Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Program Allows students to earn college credit while enrolled in high school through partnerships with four colleges. During 2025-2026 school year, students earned 4,460+ college credits through this program.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education programs offering industry certifications including CNA, OSHA-10, Microsoft Office Specialist, ServSafe, Cosmetology certification, and Gateways ECE, plus vocational pathways.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College and career readiness system with AVID Elective course and Schoolwide Site implementation across instruction, systems, leadership, and culture domains, focused on closing the opportunity gap.
• Career Pathways/Academy Structure Curriculum organized into five career-themed academies: Arts and Communication, Business Management and Information Systems, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), Health and Medicine, and Human Services.
• Freshman Academy Ninth-grade transition program where freshmen arrive an hour earlier, take additional electives or receive math/reading support, with classes housed in a common wing to ease the high school transition.
• AVAC Program Serves students with Autism and cognitive and/or developmental disabilities through a comprehensive curriculum focusing on community experiences, vocational preparation, independent living skills, functional academics, communication, and daily living skills.
• Transition Center Provides education to students with disabilities ages 18 to 22 needing transitional support to develop vocational, community, and independent living skills, with vocational work sites and supported employment opportunities.
• JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) Military training program that students may enroll in lieu of Physical Education or an elective, providing a military training certificate upon completion of four years along with community service opportunities.
• JTHS Infant Childcare Center Provides childcare to teen parents while they attend high school classes and work toward graduation. Holds Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois since 2016.
• Pathways Campus In-district alternative program with a smaller learning environment for students who struggle academically or behaviorally in a traditional high school setting.
• Blended Learning Courses 22 courses where students meet two days per week as a class and three days virtually, combining face-to-face and online instruction.
• CEO Program Accredited year-long course for seniors eager to learn how to launch and manage a business, guided by Joliet-area business experts and paired with community business mentors.
• ESL/Bilingual Program Campus-based ESL/Bilingual programs providing English Language Learners with necessary support to attain proficiency, including Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) and Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI).
• Summer Programs Includes Golden Grads credit recovery, Summer Bridge for incoming freshmen, Summer School for acceleration or credit recovery, Summer Sports Camps, Band and Orchestra Camps, and Extended School Year for AVAC and Transition Center students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate improved 10% over 15 years under Dr. Guseman's leadership
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joliet Junior CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor dual credit partner providing students opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. Partnerships include CNA training program, Fire Science & Emergency Services, Culinary Experience for Transition Center students, Advanced Integrated Maintenance (AIM) program, Architecture/Construction Management/Engineering (ACE) program, and Talent Search program serving 500 disadvantaged students.
• University of St. FranciscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partner offering courses to JTHS students. Also partners with JTHS on Exploring the Teaching Profession program giving students hands-on teaching experience while earning high school and college credit.
• Lewis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partner providing college credit opportunities for JTHS students alongside Joliet Junior College, University of St. Francis, and College of DuPage.
• College of DuPagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partner contributing to total of 4,460+ college credits earned by JTHS students during 2025-2026 school year.
• Joliet Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrue community partner implementing unique programming and support. Teaches Hands-Only CPR to all PE 1 students (1,600+ students), provides Stop the Bleed and CPR training to teachers, and runs Civilian Fire Academy with Joliet West Human Services Academy. Through partnership with City of Joliet and district ESSER funds, provides free mental health services through Thriveworks for students and families.
• Joliet Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintains School Resource Officers at Joliet Central, Joliet West, and Pathways Campus posted on site every day during school hours. Supports safety drills, maintains communication during incidents, provides traffic control, event security, and arrival/dismissal safety. Received 2024 Superintendent's Medallion in appreciation of partnership.
• Will County Center for Economic Development (CED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads Will County Summer Internship Program, piloted by JTHS in summer 2024. Program expanded to include additional school districts. For summer 2026, 33 students earned internships through this program providing paid summer internships, career exploration, and meaningful connections with local businesses.
• NAMI Will-GrundycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health partnership since summer 2023. Presents Ending the Silence program to 10th-grade Health classes, helping students recognize warning signs of mental health conditions and understand how to seek support. Connected with student support teams to strengthen mental health support network.
• Salon Professionals Cosmetology SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosmetology certification partnership offering students opportunity to obtain certification while in high school. For 2025-2026, 14 JTHS students participated in the program.
• Center for Childhood Resilience at Lurie Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped framework for Behavioral Health Team (BHT) system established since 2017-18 school year. Framework enhances support for student behavioral health needs across the district.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's leading provider of STEM and Biomedical programs. JTHS offers 7 PLTW courses including 3 Engineering and 4 Biomedical courses. During 2025-2026, 511 students participated in PLTW programs.
• MAC MentoringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded on vision of late Michael Austin Clark. Provides guidance, support, and resources to African American males in grades 6-12 in Joliet area through mentoring, workshops, discussions, and skill-building activities. Partnership includes establishment of Michael Austin Clark Scholarship with Athletic Boosters.
• YMCA Teen AchieverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational academic and career development program for high school youth. JTHS partnership provides college/career guidance and university visits. Program helps teens believe in themselves and improves self-esteem.
• Junior AchievementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJTHS students benefit from Junior Achievement programs including classroom activities, academy week speakers, and career speakers. JA helps prepare students for financial management habits, career exploration, entrepreneurship skills, and global workforce success.
• ThriveworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree mental health services for JTHS students, families, and staff through partnership with Joliet Fire Department and JTHS grant funding. Works with top 4% of providers helping with relationship issues, mental illness, grief, child/adolescent/teen issues, and stress. Access via (855) 707-2461.
• Abri Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-run credit union branches located inside Joliet Central and West schools. Students gain real-world experience as Abri Credit Union employees. Abri staff serve as curricular partners teaching financial literacy and budgeting skills.
• StarConminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted regional welding competition where Joliet Central junior Salvador Figueroa earned first place and $20,000 scholarship to welding school.
• Three Rivers Education Partnership (TREP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTREP Safety Poster Contest required students to create posters demonstrating safety meaning in CTE classes or career pathways. For 2025-2026, 1 Central finalist and 14 West finalists were honored.
• Redeemed Connections MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Services partnership providing eight-week paid job preparation training and lawn maintenance training for students.
• Superintendent Articulation Partnership CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration among Joliet-area superintendents and staff from Elwood SD 203, Joliet PSD 86, JTHS D204, Laraway CCSD 70-C, Rockdale SD 84, and Troy CCSD 30-C. Builds Joliet-area education partnership preparing students for successful futures.
• Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Education CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFosters relationships between businesses and schools to develop and maintain strong community. Committee work results in scholarships, educational projects, and events.
• Community Organizations NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport from Rotary, YMCA Joliet and Shorewood Branches, Will County Center for Economic Development, Kiwanis, Alpha Kappa Alpha, National Hook-Up of Black Women, Lions Club, NAACP, African American Business Association, Visitation and Aid Society, Spanish Community Center, Chamber of Commerce, and Joliet Area Historical Museum. Groups assist through scholarships, sponsoring clubs, recognizing Students of the Month, hosting events.
• Joliet Region Interfaith Education CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to implement Problem-Solving Circles program since 2012-2013. Program provides opportunity for students, parents/guardians, family members, community volunteers, and staff to address difficult issues in atmosphere of respect.
• JCTV (Joliet Community Television)minorStrategic 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.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Township High School District 214: Illinois township high school district serving multiple communities with comprehensive secondary education. Comparable in operating multiple campuses, offering AP and CTE pathways, and serving a similarly diverse student body across grades 9-12.
• Township High School District 211: Large Illinois township high school district serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Operates multiple comprehensive high schools with similar AP, CTE, dual credit, and student services portfolios, making it the closest structural peer in terms of governance, scale, and programming.
• Lockport Township High School District 205: Adjacent Will County high school district serving Lockport and surrounding communities. Most direct geographic peer with similar Will County demographics, comparable dual credit and CTE programs, and overlapping college partnerships (e.g., Joliet Junior College).

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: National K-12 online learning provider offering tuition-free public school options. Provides partial overlap with JTHS's virtual tutoring, blended learning, and E-Learning emergency day capabilities, but competes as an alternative model rather than a direct geographic peer.

Regional players

• Minooka Community High School District 111: Will/Grundy/Kendall County high school district. Adjacent regional peer with overlapping Will County population and similar dual credit and CTE pathways feeding Joliet Junior College.
• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: DuPage County high school district offering comprehensive secondary education. Comparable in delivering AP, dual credit, and robust student support services, though serving more affluent demographics than JTHS.
• Naperville Community Unit School District 203: High-performing DuPage County K-12 district. Comparable in operating nationally recognized secondary programming and serves as a benchmark for AP expansion and college/career readiness outcomes in the Chicago suburbs.
• Indian Prairie School District 204: Large DuPage/Will County K-12 district recognized for academic excellence. Shares Will County footprint and serves similar suburban demographics, providing comparable benchmarking on AP expansion and college readiness outcomes.
• Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202: Will County K-12 district serving Plainfield. Regional peer with similar suburban Illinois demographics and state funding dynamics, though it includes K-8 unlike JTHS's 9-12 only focus.

Broad incumbents

• K12 Inc (Stride): Large national provider of online and blended K-12 learning. Broad incumbent in K-12 education with overlapping offerings in blended learning, dual credit support, and 1:1 device models — though delivered via virtual platform rather than physical campuses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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