Thornton Township High School District 205

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Thornton Township High School District 205
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Location
465 E. 170th St.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Cook County
District information
Motto"Knowledge Is Power"
PresidentMs. Nina Graham
Vice-presidentMrs. Annette Whittington
SuperintendentDr. Nathaniel Cunningham
Asst. superintendent(s)Laura F. Hill
Schools Thornridge High School Thornwood High School Thornton Township High School
Budget$130.1 million (2020)
Students and staff
Students4,748
Athletic conference Southland Athletic Conference
Other information
Website district205.net/sd205users

Thornton Township High School District 205 is a consolidated high school district based in South Holland, Illinois that serves much of Cook County's Thornton Township. The district is located south of the city of Chicago; the township's northern border matches up with the southern border of the city proper. District 205 is composed of three high schools, all located in different towns throughout Thornton Township. [1] Thornton Township High School is located in the western reaches of Thornton Township in the Village of Harvey, and is led by principal Mr. Tony Ratliff. [2] Another high school in the district is Thornridge High School in the City of Dolton, a village located at the northern border of the township. The principal of Thornridge High School is Dr. Justin Moore. [3] the third district school is Thornwood High School , which is located in the township seat of South Holland; Thornwood's principal is Dr. Don C. Holmes. [4] The district superintendent is Nathaniel Cunningham. [5]

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References

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