Proviso West High School

west.pths209.org

1,868 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Proviso West High School, located in Hillside, Illinois, is a major secondary educational institution serving the students of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209. As one of the district's primary high schools, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that foster school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Proviso West places a strong emphasis on student development and support services to address the unique needs of its population. The school frequently engages in initiatives aimed at improving student achievement and enhancing the overall learning environment through modern facilities and technology integration. Serving the Hillside community and surrounding areas, Proviso West remains a focal point for local education, striving to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens after graduation.

1,868

Total Students

87.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Proviso West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	1,047
Black	724
Asian	13
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,047 (56.4 %)
Black
724 (39.0 %)
White
36 (1.9 %)
Two or More
29 (1.6 %)
Asian
13 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Proviso Twp HSD 209
Phone:	(708)545-3473
Website:	http://west.pths209.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 650

Grade 10 517

Grade 11 355

Grade 12 336