Proviso East High School

east.pths209.org

1,663 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Proviso East High School, located in Maywood, Illinois, is a historic institution that serves as one of the three high schools within Proviso Township High Schools District 209. Originally established in 1910, the school has a long-standing legacy in the community and is famously known for its "Pirate" mascot and its rich tradition of athletic success, particularly in boys' basketball, where it has produced numerous collegiate and professional players. The school building itself is a recognizable landmark in the area, reflecting the architectural styles of its era while serving a diverse student population.

Academically and socially, Proviso East functions as a central hub for the Maywood community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including competitive sports, fine arts, and career-technical education tracks designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. While the school has faced the systemic challenges common in many urban districts, it remains a focal point of community pride and identity, striving to foster student achievement and engagement through its comprehensive curriculum and dedicated school spirit.

1,663

Total Students

106.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Proviso East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	947
Black	638
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Hispanic
947 (57.1%)
Black
638 (38.5%)
White
48 (2.9%)
Two or More
21 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)344-7000
Website:	http://east.pths209.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 9 547

Grade 10 428

Grade 11 340

Grade 12 348