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Joliet West High School

401 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435

About Joliet West High School

Joliet West High School is a public high school in Joliet, Illinois, that teaches students in grades 9–12. It is one of two high schools in the Joliet Township High School District 204. The school has about 3,200 students and about 19 students for every teacher. This makes for a full secondary learning environment. The school has a lot of different kinds of students, and about 74% of them are from groups that are not white. This shows that the Joliet community is made up of people from many different cultures. Joliet West High School offers a lot of different classes, including Advanced Placement® courses and tests. About 31% of students take them. It also has sports, fine arts, career and technical education, and activities for students. About 16% of students are good at math and 21% are good at reading and writing for the school year 2025–2026. Students can also take the SAT and ACT at the school to help them get ready for college. Public money helps pay for things like student services, extracurricular activities, and teaching programs.

Joliet West High School Contact Information

Address

401 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435

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Phone

(815) 727-6940

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 16% in Reading.
178
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3436
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 200 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Joliet West High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 1:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.14%
Asian 1.48%
Hispanic 47.24%
Black 21.04%
Two+ Races 4.05%
Native Am. 0.06%
White
26.14%
Asian
1.48%
Hispanic
47.24%
Black
21.04%
Two+ Races
4.05%
Native Am.
0.06%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 3436
51.48%
1769 Female
48.52%
1667 Male

Student Population

3436 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

343 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Joliet West High School has a lot of fun things going on! The school has added SchooLinks, a tool that helps students plan their college and career paths and get ready for life after high school. The Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy at the school is also making a difference. It got a $1,500 grant to pay for a school-wide project that gets students involved in the community and makes them feel better about their school.

FAQ

Q1. What subjects do they focus on at Joliet West?

Ans. Joliet West focuses on STEM, the arts, and programs that help students prepare for their careers.

Q2. Are there chances to learn more in school?

Ans. Students can take AP, honors, and dual-credit classes to push themselves.

Q3. Are there tests at the school that prepare students for college?

Ans. We offer SAT and ACT tests to help students plan for college and beyond.

Q4. How does the school help students grow their interests?

Sports, clubs, and arts programs help people learn new skills and work together.

Q5. What kinds of help are available?

Ans. Mentoring, tutoring, and academic workshops help students grow both personally and academically.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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