Proviso Math and Science Academy

What Proviso Math and Science Academy does

Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy (PMSA) is a selective enrollment public high school operating as one of three schools within Proviso Township High School District 209, a governmental state entity under Illinois law. The school is located at 8601 Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, Illinois, and serves high-achieving secondary students admitted through the district's centralized Math & Science Academies admissions process. PMSA delivers a college-preparatory curriculum with an emphasis on mathematics, science, technology, and engineering, organized across ten academic departments (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology and Engineering, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, World Languages, Wellness/Health/Driver Education, and Research & Theoretical Studies). The school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in grades 11-12 and provides Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, and is recognized as a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School (2018).

PMSA supplements classroom instruction with more than 25 extracurricular clubs and activities (including Robotics, Math Club, Medical Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, and performing arts), district-shared athletics through Proviso East and Proviso West, and a portfolio of student support services (counseling, college and career counseling, mental health resources, school nurse, school-based health center, library, and community service tracking). Administrative and instructional technology is implemented through industry-standard K-12 platforms: PowerSchool for grade management, Schoology for parent/student portals, Follett Destiny for library cataloging, and Sora for digital reading. A proposed dual degree program with Triton College for the 2026-2027 school year would enable eligible students to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree.

As a public institution, PMSA's funding model is governmental rather than commercial: the school is financed through state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no tuition charged. Nominal fees are assessed for specific services (e.g., a $150 early registration fee for 2026-2027 and a $20 driver education permit fee). Go-to-market is admissions-led rather than sales-led: PMSA attracts applicants through academic reputation, competitive rankings (7th in Illinois and 175th nationally per US News & World Report 2019; #9 of 646 Illinois high schools per School Digger 2019; #3 in Suburban Cook County per Chicago Magazine 2019), district-wide selective enrollment, and community outreach across six surrounding municipalities. Leadership comprises Principal Dr. Jorge Sanchez, Assistant Principals Dr. Erin Mason and Ms. Kim McElroy, and Dean of Safety, Wellness, & Student Success Dr. Akiva Carson.

Name

Proviso Math and Science Academy

Legal name

Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy

Website

https://pmsa.pths209.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Proviso Math and Science Academy is a selective enrollment public high school in Forest Park, Illinois, within District 209, serving high-achieving students with a STEM-focused college-preparatory curriculum, IB and AP coursework, and over 25 extracurricular clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & Master Data Management (EDAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF), Competition Coaching & Training Programs (AMC/AIME/USAMO/MathCounts) (EDAMAEAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• STEM education
• College preparatory
• International baccalaureate
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public high school within Proviso Township High School District 209, PMSA is funded through a combination of state and local tax revenues, state aid, and federal funding. No tuition is charged for enrollment. The school charges nominal fees for specific services such as early registration ($150 early registration fee mentioned), driver education ($20 permit test fee to Secretary of State), and various activity/program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) is a selective enrollment public high school within Proviso Township High School District 209 offering a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with emphasis on mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. The school delivers instruction through ten academic departments, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and provides over 25 extracurricular clubs, athletics, driver education, and comprehensive student support services including counseling, mental health, and college/career advising.

Product overview

Proviso Math & Science Academy (PMSA) is a single-site selective enrollment public high school that operates as a unified educational institution. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum with STEM emphasis, supplemented by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. A proposed Dual Degree Program would enable students to earn both a high school diploma and Associate of Arts degree. The school provides ten academic departments, over 25 extracurricular clubs and activities, driver education, and comprehensive student support services including counseling and mental health resources.

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Products and services

• Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) Selective Enrollment High School Program A selective enrollment public high school program in Proviso Township High School District 209 offering a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with emphasis on mathematics, science, technology, and engineering for high-achieving secondary students.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme A two-year pre-university program for grades 11-12 that prepares students for higher education through globally recognized IB curriculum, assessments, and credentials. PMSA holds a Certificate of Authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses offered to PMSA high school students, providing opportunities to earn college credit through AP exams.
• Academic Departments Curriculum Ten academic departments offering courses in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology and Engineering, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, World Languages, Wellness/Health/Driver Education, and Research & Theoretical Studies.
• Driver Education Program A two-phase driver education program meeting Illinois state requirements, consisting of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel (BTW) training, with 50 hours of practice driving required.
• Clubs and Activities Program Over 25 student clubs and activities including Robotics, Math Club, Medical Club, Art Club, Chess Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, performing arts programs, multicultural clubs, and intramurals.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive services including counseling, college and career counseling, mental health resources, health services, library services, and community service tracking.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Triton CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Proposed dual degree program partnership for 2026-2027 school year where eligible students can earn both their high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree completely free. This partnership would allow students to start college as juniors and save thousands in tuition costs.
• Proviso Township High School District 209coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMSA is one of three selective enrollment schools within Proviso Township High School District 209. The district provides governance, funding, and shared services including transportation, nutrition services, technology infrastructure, and human resources. PMSA students participate in athletics at Proviso East and Proviso West high schools within the district.
• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMSA received Certificate of Authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme, a globally recognized pre-university course of study. The partnership provides access to IB curriculum, assessments, and credentials for students in their final two years of high school.
• Proviso Township Surrounding MunicipalitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerships with Village of Forest Park, Village of Bellwood, Village of Berkeley, Village of Maywood, Village of Hillside, and Village of Westchester for community events, facility use, and youth engagement programs.
• UIC Credit Union 1 PavilionminorOthersGraduation ceremony venue for PMSA Class of 2026. Located at 525 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Northside College Preparatory High School: Chicago selective-enrollment school with a strong college-prep focus and high standardized test performance — directly comparable on selectivity, curriculum rigor, and parental demand.
• Whitney M. Young Magnet High School: Chicago magnet high school with rigorous college-prep curriculum and strong STEM/IB presence; competes for the same selective high-achieving student pool as PMSA.
• Stuyvesant High School: New York City specialized public high school with a STEM emphasis and ultra-selective admissions — a national benchmark for selective public STEM education comparable to PMSA's mission.
• Lane Tech College Prep High School: Chicago selective-enrollment school with explicit STEM/engineering focus and a large, competitive admissions pool — directly comparable to PMSA's STEM-centric college-prep model.
• Walter Payton College Prep: Chicago Public Schools selective-enrollment high school consistently ranked among Illinois' top schools, with strong STEM and AP/IB offerings — directly comparable to PMSA on selectivity and college-prep mission.
• Bronx High School of Science: NYC specialized public high school with selective admissions and a STEM-centered curriculum; comparable to PMSA on selectivity, academic rigor, and STEM identity.
• Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA): Public, state-funded residential STEM academy in Aurora, IL — the most direct institutional peer to PMSA given its STEM focus, selective admissions, IB-equivalent advanced curriculum, and Illinois footprint.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Nationally top-ranked public STEM magnet school in Virginia; comparable on selective admissions, rigorous STEM curriculum, and elite college placement outcomes.
• Jones College Prep: Chicago selective-enrollment high school with college-prep curriculum, IB offerings, and strong STEM programs — competes for the same top-tier applicant pool as PMSA.

Regional players

• Adlai E. Stevenson High School: Highly ranked suburban Chicago-area public high school (Lincolnshire, IL) with strong STEM, AP, and college-prep programs — operates in a different district but competes for the same Illinois high-achieving student demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pthsd209
• Facebookfacebook.com/PMSAONE
• Instagraminstagram.com/pths209
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/proviso-math-and-science-academy

Compliance4 records

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Profiles7 records

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Investors

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