Proviso East High School vs Proviso Math and Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Proviso East High School
Maywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students
Proviso Math and Science Academy
Forest Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
925 students
| Measure | Proviso East High School Maywood, Illinois | Proviso Math and Science Academy Forest Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 691 | #53 of 691 |
| National rank | #15375 of 16,910 | #5104 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,663 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 67% |
| city | Maywood | Forest Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 19.3).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 4%).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 7%).
- •Proviso East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 53.6%).
- •Proviso East High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.5).
- •Proviso East High School is the larger school with 1,663 students compared with 925.
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 Proviso East High School better than Proviso Math and Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Proviso Math and Science Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 19.3 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 Proviso East High School and Proviso Math and Science Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Maywood and Forest Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Proviso East High School: 1,663. Proviso Math and Science Academy: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Proviso East High School and Proviso Math and Science Academy rank in Illinois?
Proviso East High School is 550th of 691 and Proviso Math and Science Academy is 53rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).