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Proviso West High School vs. Proviso Math And Science Academy

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School Overview

School
Proviso West High School
4701 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Proviso Math And Science Academy
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Proviso Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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).
Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, Proviso Math And Science Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,869 students
921 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Proviso West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Proviso Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Proviso West High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Proviso Math And Science Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Proviso West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Proviso Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Proviso West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Proviso Math And Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3508 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#748 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Proviso West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Proviso Math And Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Proviso West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Proviso Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Proviso West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Proviso Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 50% in IL)
96%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Proviso West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Proviso Math And Science Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Proviso West High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Proviso Math And Science Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
618
252
Grade 10 Students
463
253
Grade 11 Students
418
221
Grade 12 Students
370
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Proviso West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Proviso Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Proviso West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Proviso Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
39%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Proviso West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Proviso Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Proviso West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Proviso Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Proviso West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Proviso Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Proviso West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Proviso Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Proviso West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Proviso Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
14%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Proviso West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Proviso Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Proviso Township High School District 209 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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