Proviso East High School is a public secondary school in Maywood, Illinois which serves the educational needs of Maywood and three other villages within Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois: Broadview, Forest Park and Melrose Park. It is the original campus of Proviso Township High Schools District 209.
Serving 1,663 students in grades 9-12, Proviso East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Proviso East High School's student population of 1,663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,663 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Royal blue
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
Proviso East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Proviso East High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3509 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
39%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proviso East High School's ranking?
Proviso East High School is ranked #3509 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Proviso East High School often compared to?
Proviso East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Proviso West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Proviso East High School?
The graduation rate of Proviso East High School is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Proviso East High School?
1,663 students attend Proviso East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Proviso East High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Proviso East High School?
Proviso East High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Proviso East High School offer ?
Proviso East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Proviso East High School part of?
Proviso East High School is part of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District.
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