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Joliet West High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
401 N Larkin Ave,
Joliet, IL
Joliet Township High School District No. 204
School Details
Head of School
Teresa Gibson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B-
B
B
C+
B-
B+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
178
Full Time Teachers
178
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
337:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Hispanic
45.4%
White
28.6%
Black
20.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Joliet Junior College
445 Students
Illinois State University
429 Students
Northern Illinois University
417 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
391 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
353 Students
Lewis University
318 Students
Loyola University Chicago
312 Students
Northwestern University
250 Students
University of Chicago
217 Students
Michigan State University
214 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
220 Students
Nursing
217 Students
Biology
163 Students
Business
153 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
104 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
61 Students
Computer Science
60 Students
Accounting
60 Students
Chemistry
59 Students
Criminology
56 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/15/2025
Need more change within clubs, but over all good school for academics (a lot of good courses), and good teachers and staff who want you to succeed, and give advice on what you want in life. Great student life, and memorable campus.
12/2/2024
I am currently a senior and i can say this school has truly helped me get ready for college, if a student truly works for it then their open to much more opportunities
7/25/2024
As a student at Joliet west I think that there is sometimes where the environment is toxic and unwelcoming. The food also can be a bit underwhelming but they have gotton better as I've gone through school there.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/23/2022
Half of the teachers are amazing and the others are horrible and don’t want to help students. I graduated in 2020 and the only good thing about this school is the diversity in students so you have a good chance of making at least one really good friend. Fights are normal, drugs are normal. Even if t...
3/18/2021
I went to school there and I sent my children there, too. It was good when i attended but it's awesome now! They have academies now where students are grouped by their career choices so that their training can be individualized. Our district is a frontrunner in the state where other districts come h...
2/8/2020
I rate this school 5/5 because of all the opportunities that the school offers, the diversity, great teachers, and the really good sports and clubs.
6/6/2019
Definitely not recommended -- attend JCA if you can afford it!
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$135K - $532K
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$307,745
Median Lot Size
10,236 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Average Household Income
$87,710
% of College Grads
25.1%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,091 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
3.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,895 - $2,495 per month
- Timber Pointe Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 835+ Sq Ft
- 510 Timber Pointe Dr
- Joliet, IL
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Paul E. Briese Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Inwood Park
Lower Rock Run Forest Preserve McClintock Road
Shorewood Park
- Disc Golf
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Rock Run Preserve
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Joliet West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Joliet, IL and is served by the Joliet Township High School District No. 204 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,436 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Joliet West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $307,745. Discover additional schools in the area, like Joliet Central High School, Joliet Catholic Academy, Families Of Faith Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Joliet has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joliet West High School.