Oak Lawn Comm High School vs Proviso West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Lawn Comm High School
Oak Lawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,867 students
Proviso West High School
Hillside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,870 students
| Measure | Oak Lawn Comm High School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Proviso West High School Hillside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 691 | #559 of 691 |
| National rank | #14263 of 16,910 | #15545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,867 | 1,870 |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | 1,870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 4% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Hillside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Lawn Comm High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 18.4).
- •Oak Lawn Comm High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 4%).
- •Oak Lawn Comm High School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 8%).
- •Proviso West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 63%).
- •Proviso West High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.1).
- •Proviso West High School is the larger school with 1,870 students compared with 1,867.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oak Lawn Comm High School better than Proviso West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Lawn Comm High School ranks higher (25.6 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oak Lawn Comm High School and Proviso West High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Hillside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Lawn Comm High School: 1,867. Proviso West High School: 1,870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Lawn Comm High School and Proviso West High School rank in Illinois?
Oak Lawn Comm High School is 494th of 691 and Proviso West High School is 559th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).