Serving 3,541 students in grades 9-12, Joliet West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,541 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Joliet West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joliet West High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Joliet West High School is ranked #2041 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Joliet West High School often compared to?
Joliet West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joliet West High School?
The graduation rate of Joliet West High School is 84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Joliet West High School?
3,541 students attend Joliet West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Joliet West High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joliet West High School?
Joliet West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joliet West High School offer ?
Joliet West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Joliet West High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,541 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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