Summary:
The Proviso Township HSD 209 district in Illinois operates three high schools: Proviso West High School, Proviso East High School, and Proviso Math and Science Academy. The data reveals stark contrasts in performance between these schools, with Proviso Math and Science Academy standing out as the high-performing standout in the district.
Proviso Math and Science Academy consistently outperforms the other two Proviso high schools, as well as the district and state averages, across a variety of key metrics. The school ranks 81st out of 698 Illinois high schools and earns a 4-star rating from School Digger, while Proviso West and East both have 1-star ratings. Proviso Math and Science Academy students demonstrate much higher proficiency rates on standardized tests, with 65.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts compared to just 12.5% at Proviso East and 21.6% at Proviso West. Despite this academic excellence, Proviso Math and Science Academy has the lowest per-student spending of the three schools.
In contrast, the other two Proviso high schools struggle with lower test scores, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and lower statewide rankings. All three Proviso schools have similar 4-year graduation rates of 89.0%, matching the state average, but the high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates suggest many students are disengaged and unable to succeed. Understanding the factors contributing to the performance differences between these schools could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the entire Proviso Township HSD 209 district.
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