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Joliet West High School vs. Joliet Central High School

Should you attend Joliet West High School or Joliet Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Joliet West High School
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Joliet Central High School
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Joliet West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,377 students in grades 9-12, Joliet Central 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,541 students
3,377 students
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% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
169 teachers
184 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#2041 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2500 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joliet West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joliet West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
(Top 50% in IL)
46%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
84%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
77%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart displays graduation rate of Joliet West High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Joliet Central High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
863
833
Grade 10 Students
925
863
Grade 11 Students
836
860
Grade 12 Students
917
821

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
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% Hispanic
45%
71%
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% Black
21%
15%
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% White
29%
12%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
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0.67
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Joliet West High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Joliet Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
59%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joliet West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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