Proviso West High School

Proviso West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4701 Harrison St,  Hillside, IL
Proviso Township High School District No. 209
3.0
1.9
2,006 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Roudell Kirkwood
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
3%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
D
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
19.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
56%
Black
38.8%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University 326 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 286 Students
Elmhurst University 266 Students
Triton College 256 Students
Illinois State University 243 Students
Dominican University 191 Students
DePaul University 180 Students
Loyola University Chicago 178 Students
Western Illinois University 158 Students
Northwestern University 155 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 124 Students
Business 118 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Biology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 30 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Graphic Design 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 277 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/26/2025
I believe the high school experience at Proviso West is what you make it. As with anything in you have to take the good with the bad. There are some parts of Proviso that I loved and enjoyed but there were parts where I had wished I went to another school. Not just because of the people but because of the resources, the well-developed arts programs and even the functioning sports programs. However, I have come to discover that because of how Proviso West is it teaches you how to find and make your own resources and paths.
4.0 Senior
10/25/2024
There is teachers who like to teach but there are some that don't teach at our level, instead they teach middle school work, and it messes student up for next year.
3.0 Senior
10/16/2024
Very hit or miss school. Some teachers are wonderful, some are disengaged. Many students act out, but many are respectful. The building is fine. If you do look for resources though, there's more than you'd think.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.9 10 Reviews
2.0 student
4/9/2024
This is not a good school. Unfortunately I must say it’s the students. Their lack of care towards their education and environment leads to the teachers to care less and you can see it everyday. Don’t get me started on the drug problem.
1.0 student
3/14/2024
Lunch lady's are rude when ordering food. The food was horrible by the way. Kids fight nonstop for fun some things can lead to death or serious injury. This is not a school. It's a prison
5.0 parent
2/8/2022
An amazing school i recommend sending your kid here
2.0 other
2/6/2018
This is only a good school if you go in there with a positive attitude and enroll in all of the Honor/AP courses that are available. That is what I did and I made it to the top 10. Take ACT Prep and get involved. Other than that, stay out of trouble!

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Proviso West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hillside, IL, in the Hillside neighborhood, and is served by the Proviso Township High School District No. 209 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,006 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 3% are proficient in reading. Proviso West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.15, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $298,648. Discover additional schools in the area, like West 40 Alop Achievers, Tapestry Alop, York Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Hillside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Proviso West High School.

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