I graduated from Proviso West in 2005. Basically the science and health departments are the strongest. The school is what you make it. I am now a senior on the deans list at North Central College, people can't look down on you when your at the top of your class.
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Posted by a student on 09/30/08
proviso west is un sanitary. teachers there dont teach anything. kids get bullied with out a teacher doining anything its a real disappointment.
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Posted by a student on 09/09/08
One of my daughters graduated from PW and I have another one thats a junior..they both play softball and parent involment is non-excistant...every game, it's just me or when my husband can come, just the two of us..it's pitiful! And its been this way for the whole time my daughters have played here
... Read more (7 going on 8), but its not just this sport...both my daughters play volleyball and its just as bad! The only sport that gets a little support is boys basketball. Its a real shame when there are more parents on the visiting side then ours. And as far as acedemics, I've said this before and I'll say it again, where ever your child goes, they can learn or not learn or they can get in trouble or not get in trouble. My graduated daughter was excepted in every major college she applied to Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/27/08
I found the key element to success at Proviso West to be Parental involvement. Both of my sons graduated from P.W. The youngest went to U. Wisconsin and graduated December '07 with a civil engineering degree. The eldest did the four year air force tour and is in school for computer engineering. They
... Read more both played football and wrestled. I can only conclude that the honors classes work at Proviso and as parents we need to stay connnected to our childrens academic progress, meaning give the teachers your cell phone number. Then they will know that as a parent YOU are highly committed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/08
I'm very glad to have my son in this school. Teachers and other staff are very friendly and helpful. The school is great.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/07
Proviso West is a big disappointment,the school is unclean,the enviroment for learning is poor,the staff and teachers do not teach.Send your child to a better school and don't waste your time with Proviso West.
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Posted by a former student on 06/26/07
PW reputation NOT reality-I can't believe families are so afraid &spend $$ for private school. My daughter graduated and was offered excellent college scholarships-high class ranking. My son is a current student. The school is very clean, excellent facilities- pool, fieldhouse etc.The kids have never
... Read more felt in danger at any time.We've only had 1 bad teacher and she's gone, they are all very good, willing to work with students-Love the new Principal. Coaches doing their best-while sports teams not competitive in TOUGH ISHA conference--if your child has interest and is willing to show up to practice, he/she will be the team leader & star,looks great on college resume. Band too hip hop, need a concert band. My main criticism is ZERO school spirit...BAND is just learning the school song-my daughter never learned it-even though the words are printed on the wall of the gym. Want more input? Email me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/07
Teachers lack teaching skills, the schools security is good for nothing, when there is trouble then tend to get to late. Student and Teacher Relationship is poor.
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Posted by a student on 06/07/06
I think the new principal is doing a real fine job of changing the way the school is doing. I really appreciate the way she is handling most situations. I wish all the staff and faculty was 100% behind her. Most of the parents and community do support her and those that do support her. There are
... Read more some wonderful teachers that go out of their way every day for our children. Proviso west is a wonderful school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/30/06
Academic: good. Lots of extracurriculatr activities. Some parent involvement.
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* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
2,723
Students per teacher:
31
Full-time teachers:
89
Number of classrooms:
100
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English as Second Language
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Hillside schools — Proviso West High School is located at 4701 Harrison St, Hillside IL 60162. 4701 Harrison St is in the 60162 ZIP code in Hillside, IL The school district for Proviso West High School is the Proviso Township High School District 209. Proviso West High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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