At a glance
Reported students
1,663
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
106.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,663
Proviso East High School: 1,663 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,671
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Proviso East High School
Proviso East High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Maywood. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Proviso Twp HSD 209. NCES reports 1,663 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.9%) and Black (38.4%). English learners represent 22.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Proviso East High School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 106.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic56.9%
- Black38.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Proviso Twp HSD 209
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Proviso West High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,870 reported students
Proviso Math and Science Academy
High · Grades 09–12
925 reported students
Public schools near Proviso East High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Academy Reg Safe Sch Prg High · Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Morton Alternative Schools High · Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| West 40-Sr. Plus High · Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 | 12–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| West 40 High Needs Alternative Learning Program High · Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 | 06–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Proviso Math and Science Academy High · Proviso Twp HSD 209 | 09–12 | 925 | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Park & River Forest High Sch High · Oak Park - River Forest SD 200 | 09–12 | 3,307 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Proviso East High School
What grades does Proviso East High School serve?
Proviso East High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Proviso Twp HSD 209.
How many students attend Proviso East High School?
Proviso East High School reported 1,663 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,671 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Proviso East High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,663 students and 106.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Proviso East High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Proviso East High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Proviso Twp HSD 209 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Proviso East High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Proviso East High School in?
Proviso East High School is part of Proviso Twp HSD 209, based in Forest Park, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Proviso East High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harbor Academy Reg Safe Sch Prg (0.7 mi), Morton Alternative Schools (0.7 mi), West 40-Sr. Plus (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.