Top Rankings
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,458 students in Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
4,458 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#799 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Graduation Rate
88%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)68.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
59%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
35%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,371 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,657 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$141 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,371
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,657
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Proviso Math And Science Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 338-4164
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 338-4164
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Proviso West High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 202-6224
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 202-6224
Gr: 9-12 | 1,870 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Proviso East High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District manages 3 public schools serving 4,458 students.
What is the rank of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District is ranked #808 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
59% of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,657 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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