Proviso Wesr High School

What Proviso Wesr High School does

Proviso West High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 in Hillside, Illinois, operating as one of three high schools within Proviso Township High School District 209 alongside Proviso East High School and Proviso Math & Science Academy. The school delivers a comprehensive secondary education program comprising a standard academic curriculum, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) catalog with 12+ pathways (including Advanced Manufacturing — recognized as an SME PRIME Program — Automotive Applied Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cosmetology, Barbering, Criminal Justice, Business Management, Early Childhood Education, IT Specialist, Engineering Technology, Nutrition and Culinary Arts, and STEM), a structured Comprehensive School Counseling Program organized by Alpha Slice caseloads, a College & Career Center integrating Naviance for post-secondary planning, an English Language Learners program serving over 800 district ELLs (21% of district enrollment), a full continuum of special education services, alternative programs (DREAM, PEACE, Seniors Plus), an Athletics Department running fall/winter/spring sports via the 8to18 platform, and over 50 student clubs and activities.

The school's technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS: Finalsite for the public website, PowerSchool as the student information system with student and parent portals, Schoology for learning management, Naviance for college and career readiness, Microsoft Office 365 for student email and productivity (single sign-on), Sora for e-book and audiobook lending, Follett Destiny for the print library catalog, Gale for research databases, BibGuru for citation generation, and 8to18 for athletics registration. The school has achieved WCAG 2.0 Level AA website accessibility compliance. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or public APIs are documented.

The business model is that of a tax-funded public entity: core revenue derives from state and local tax revenues, federal education funding, and grants channeled through District 209, with education provided at no direct cost to students. Marginal secondary revenue streams include transaction fees for transcript requests (processed via the school's online store with ID verification and 48 business hour turnaround) and athletics registration fees via the 8to18 platform. Distribution is via district-wide enrollment with attendance zones; CTE pathways and alternative programs operate on application or referral intake. The school employs approximately 184 staff members across academic, counseling, special education, student services, athletics, and administrative functions, and is led by Principal Jeremy Christian with Assistant Principals Michelle Brumfield and Jinu Joseph.

Name

Proviso Wesr High School

Legal name

Proviso West High School

Website

https://west.pths209.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Proviso West High School is a public 9-12 secondary school in Hillside, Illinois, operating within Proviso Township High School District 209, delivering academics, 12+ CTE pathways, counseling, special education, athletics, and 50+ clubs to its attendance-zone students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (K-12 Public High School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Career technical education
• Public high school
• College career readiness
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cpu Town Of Hillside Llc

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school in District 209, the school is funded through state and local tax revenues, federal education funding, and grants. Education services are provided at no direct cost to students.
2. Transcript and Administrative Fees: Transcript requests are available for purchase through the online store. The school processes transcript orders with valid ID verification and charges a fee for processing.
3. Activity and Program Fees: Fees collected for various school programs, activities, and services including athletics registration through the 8to18 platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Proviso West High School is a public secondary school (grades 9–12) that provides tuition-free academic instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, comprehensive counseling, special education and English Language Learner services, a full athletics program (fall, winter, and spring sports), and over 50 student clubs and activities. The school also operates a College & Career Center leveraging Naviance for post-secondary planning, dual-credit opportunities with Triton College, and apprenticeship partnerships with local manufacturers. Education services are delivered on-campus at 4701 Harrison Street, Hillside, IL, with supplemental administrative services (e.g., transcript processing, athletics registration) offered online.

Product overview

Proviso West High School is a public high school in Hillside, Illinois offering a comprehensive educational program through multiple integrated components. The school's core educational products include Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with specialized pathways in Advanced Manufacturing and Automotive Technology, a Comprehensive School Counseling Program with Alpha Slice organization, a Library Media Center with digital lending through Sora, and Social Worker Department services. The school provides an Athletics Program with fall, winter, and spring sports and over 50 Clubs and Activities. Student Services include Special Education, English Language Learners programs, and Alternative Programs (DREAM, PEACE, Seniors Plus). The College & Career Center integrates Naviance for post-secondary planning. Additional support services include the Parent Center, School Nurse Services, and Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOS). The school also hosts the annual Proviso West Holiday Tournament. The school uses Finalsite for its website platform and integrates with PowerSchool for student information, Schoology for learning management, and Naviance for college/career readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE) CTE programs provide career-focused educational pathways for students in grades 9–12. Current pathways include Automotive Mechanic/Technician, Barbering, Business Management and Administration, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Engineering Technology, Information Technology Specialist, Manufacturing, Nutrition and Culinary Arts, and STEM programs.
• Advanced Manufacturing Program A specialized CTE program preparing students for careers in manufacturing. Courses include IED-PLTW, CIM-PLTW, and Mastery of Metal. The program includes apprenticeship partnerships with The Technology and Manufacturing Association and was recognized by SME as a PRIME Program.
• Automotive - Applied Technology (TEC) Hands-on automotive and metals technology program cultivating students' ability to think, collaborate, and problem-solve innovatively. Includes yearly field trips and guest speakers from institutions such as Universal Technical Institute, WyoTech, and Lincoln Tech Institute.
• Comprehensive School Counseling Program Structured developmental counseling curriculum covering social/emotional development, academic development, and career readiness. Delivered through classroom activities and group sessions. The program includes Alpha Slice counseling assignments where counselors are assigned to specific student name ranges.
• Library Media Center Provides books, research materials, academic databases, project supplies, printers, and study space. Open Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-3:15pm. Students can access e-books and audiobooks through the Sora app.
• Social Worker Department Provides social work services with staff assigned by caseload including Freshman/Non SPED, 9th & 10th SPED, Gen Ed Sophomore, and Gen Ed & Sp Ed Sophomore students. Offers community resources for mental health, crisis hotlines, and behavioral health support.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program including Fall Sports (football, girls swim, girls volleyball, girls/boys golf, tennis, boys soccer, boys/girls cross country, girls flag football), Winter Sports (girls/boys basketball, girls/boys wrestling, boys swim), and Spring Sports (softball, boys volleyball, boys tennis, boys/girls track, girls soccer, baseball).
• Clubs and Activities Program Over 50 student clubs including African-American Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Automotive Club, Band Club, Cheerleading, Chess Team, Drama Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Eco Club/SEED, Finance Club, French Club, Gospel Choir, Key Club, Medical Club, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, Student Council, and Video Gaming Club (Esports).
• College & Career Center Helps students prepare for post-graduation life through information on colleges and application process, career exploration, military recruitment, FAFSA/financial aid/scholarships, and resume writing/interview skills. Uses Naviance with every grade level.
• Student Services (Special Education) Provides special education services for students with disabilities including Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Emotional Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Visual Impairment. Includes Child Find, Continuum of Services, English Language Learners, Alternative Programs (DREAM, PEACE, Seniors Plus), Homeless Assistance, and Homebound/Hospital Tutoring.
• Proviso West Holiday Tournament Annual basketball tournament featuring 16 high schools from the Chicago area including Proviso West, Proviso East, East St. Louis, Southland Prep, Corliss, Bogan, Marshall, Farragut, Michele Clark, Von Steuben, St. Francis De Sales, Rockford Guilford, Zion Benton, Elmwood Park, Dunbar, and Hyde Park.
• Parent Center Located in Room E134 near the Visitor's Entrance. Provides assistance for parents with questions, helps with PowerSchool registration, offers computers for parent use, and hosts parent workshops as part of District 209's family and community engagement initiative.
• School Nurse Services Health services including immunization requirements, health examinations, eye examinations, medication administration with proper authorization, vision screening, communicable disease protocols, head lice policies, and emergency health information management.
• Extended Learning Opportunities for Students (ELOS) Additional academic support held weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00-8:50am plus Learning Support on Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm. Includes small group instruction, makeup exams, enrichment activities, counselor/social worker meetings, and SAT preparation.
• English Language Learners Program Serves over 800 English Learners (21% of District 209's student body) through Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) and Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI). Programs include language arts, ESL instruction, core subject instruction, and U.S./native culture instruction.
• Alternative Programs (DREAM, PEACE, Seniors Plus) Alternative programs including DREAM (credit-deficient students recovering credits during the school day through personalized learning centers), PEACE (students at risk of not graduating due to behavior-related issues served in supportive, smaller learning environment, 60 students capacity), and Seniors Plus (fifth-year or later high school students completing graduation requirements).
• Transcript Request Processing Transcripts are available for purchase online through the school's online store. Requests require valid ID verification and 48 business hours processing time. Transcripts mailed to home or available for pickup.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Technology and Manufacturing AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2022Apprenticeship partnership providing fully-paid education and career pathways for Proviso West students. Brenda Guerrero and Aaron Lee (Class of 2022) received apprenticeships as CNC apprentice and tool and die maker respectively through this partnership.
• Principal Manufacturing CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2022Apprenticeship partner providing fully-paid education and career pathways for Proviso West students in Broadview, IL. Part of first cohort of career-ready students through Advanced Manufacturing Program.
• Triton CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership offering Early Childhood Education program where students can earn college credits while in high school.
• Erskine Reeves Barber AcademyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner academy for Barbering CTE pathway, providing hands-on training for students pursuing barbering careers.
• Ms. Roberts Beauty AcademyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner academy for Cosmetology CTE pathway, providing training for students pursuing beauty industry careers.
• West 40 Intermediate Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate alternative programs including DREAM, PEACE, and Seniors Plus alternative learning opportunities.
• Local Manufacturing CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost 70 Proviso West manufacturing students annually for National Manufacturing Day celebrations, providing exposure to real-world manufacturing environments.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career planning platform used with every grade level for career exploration, assessments, college application tracking, and scholarship discovery.
• SME Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSME PRIME Program recognition validates the school's Advanced Manufacturing curriculum and connects students with manufacturing industry standards and career pathways.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Glenbard West High School: Suburban Chicago public high school in Glen Ellyn with comparable scale, full CTE offerings, and athletics. Similar district governance and student population characteristics in the western suburbs.
• Hinsdale Central High School: Highly-ranked suburban public high school in Hinsdale, IL with similar comprehensive programming, extensive CTE pathways, robust athletics, and competitive college placement. Comparable institutional model though higher-performing demographics.
• Downers Grove North High School: Suburban Chicago public high school in Downers Grove with comprehensive CTE, college prep, and athletics. Operates under the same Illinois public school funding and accountability regime.
• Joliet Township High School: Multi-campus Illinois public high school district serving a similar demographic mix including significant ELL and low-income populations, with comparable CTE pathway breadth and alternative education programs.
• Proviso Math & Science Academy: Third school within District 209, focused on math/science college-prep. Operates under the same district administration and competes with Proviso West for student enrollment within the same attendance zone.
• Proviso East High School: Sister school within Proviso Township High School District 209, serving the same grades (9-12) under the same district governance, board, and funding model in the same Hillside-adjacent communities. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and student demographics.
• Lyons Township High School: Large suburban Chicago public high school serving La Grange and surrounding communities with comprehensive CTE, athletics, and college prep offerings. Similar in scale and curricular breadth as Proviso West and the most directly comparable non-district peer in the western suburbs.
• Maine South High School: Large suburban Chicago public high school in Park Ridge, IL with extensive CTE pathways, athletics, and college/career services under Maine Township High School District 207. Comparable institutional structure and curricular breadth.
• York Community High School: Public high school in Elmhurst, IL serving a comparable suburban demographic with a full academic, CTE, and extracurricular portfolio. Operates under a similar Illinois district governance and funding structure.
• Oak Park and River Forest High School: Suburban Chicago public high school with a similar mission of serving a diverse student body including significant ELL and low-income populations. Comparable in scale, comprehensive programming, and demographic complexity to Proviso West.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pthsd209
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProvisoWestHS

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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