- Enrollment
- 1,870
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forest Park, IL
Proviso Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Proviso Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173291005781
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Proviso Math and Science Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 925
- students enrolled
Proviso Math and Science Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Proviso Math and Science Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, IL.
School address
District: Proviso Twp Hsd 209 · Illinois
NCES ID 173291005781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Proviso Math and Science Academy held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 173291005781 · Forest Park, IL High · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Proviso West High School (1,870 students)
Proviso Math and Science Academy held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Proviso Math and Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Proviso West H
Proviso West High School
1,870 students
- Proviso East H
Proviso East High School
1,663 students
- This school
Proviso Math and Science Academy
925 students
What this shows Proviso Math and Science Academy reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Proviso Math and Science Academy compares
Proviso Math and Science Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
African American 20.2%
White 8.7%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Proviso Math and Science Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Proviso Twp Hsd 209 reports $17,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Proviso Math and Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proviso West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Proviso East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Proviso Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Proviso Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Proviso Math and Science Academy?
Proviso Math and Science Academy has 925 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forest Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Proviso Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Proviso Math and Science Academy is 19.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Proviso Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Proviso Math and Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Forest Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Proviso Math and Science Academy?
Proviso Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Proviso Math and Science Academy rank among public schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Proviso Math and Science Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Proviso Twp Hsd 209?
Besides Proviso Math and Science Academy, Proviso Twp Hsd 209 also operates Proviso West High School (1,870 students) and Proviso East High School (1,663 students). See the Proviso Twp Hsd 209 district page for the complete list.