Proviso West High School is a public high school located in Hillside, Illinois, United States. It is a part of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, and was opened in 1958. Its sister schools are Proviso East High School and Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy.
Serving 1,869 students in grades 9-12, Proviso West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Proviso West High School's student population of 1,869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Proviso West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Proviso West High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
28%
Black
39%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proviso West High School's ranking?
Proviso West High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Proviso West High School often compared to?
Proviso West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Proviso East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Proviso West High School?
The graduation rate of Proviso West High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Proviso West High School?
1,869 students attend Proviso West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Proviso West High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Proviso West High School?
Proviso West High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Proviso West High School offer ?
Proviso West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Proviso West High School part of?
Proviso West High School is part of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District.
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