Proviso West High School

west.pths209.org

1,870 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.

1,870

Total Students

111.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

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	52
Hispanic	1,052
Black	729
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	5

Hispanic
1,052 (56.4%)
Black
729 (39.1%)
White
52 (2.8%)
Two or More
20 (1.1%)
Asian
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

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)202-6224
Website:	http://west.pths209.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 9 605

Grade 10 528

Grade 11 383

Grade 12 354