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Proviso West High School

High School · Proviso Twp Hsd 209 · Hillside, IL

A Proviso Twp Hsd 209 high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4701 Harrison St, Hillside, IL 60162

  • Math 6% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-38.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation20.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$17,530
Chronic Absenteeism88.8%

Students at Proviso West High School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency6%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2010
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2011
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
7%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2022
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Proviso West High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,177/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillside), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,772

Median home value

$233,800

Median rent

$1,265/mo

College educated

26.8%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.6% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Timothy Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.99–122.2 mi412Compare →
Ic Catholic PrepPrivate · tuition8.09–122.9 mi371Compare →
Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.9 mi28Compare →
Joseph Academy-melrose ParkPrivate · tuition4.74–122.9 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Proviso Twp Hsd 209

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Proviso West High School is listed in Proviso Twp HSD 209; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Proviso West High School

Proviso West High School is a public high school in Hillside, IL, part of Proviso Twp Hsd 209, serving approximately 1,869 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,444 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Proviso West High School

What grades does Proviso West High School serve?

Proviso West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Proviso West High School?

Proviso West High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,869 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Proviso West High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Proviso West High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Proviso West High School rank in IL?

Proviso West High School ranks #2,444 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Proviso West High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Proviso West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Proviso West High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Proviso West High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Proviso West High School a charter school?

No, Proviso West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Proviso West High School a Title I school?

No, Proviso West High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Proviso West High School?

14.0% of students at Proviso West High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,869
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
88.8%
Area population (ZIP 60162)
8,133
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
42.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60162; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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