The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
32 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)43%
26%

Black
(17-18)54%
17%

White
(17-18)n/a
49%
Hawaiian
(17-18)3%
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
3%

Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
53%
46%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School?
32 students attend Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School offer ?
Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School part of?
Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School is part of Region 06 West Cook Isc 2 School District.
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