DuPage High School District 88

About Us

Welcome to the DuPage High School District 88 school community that is comprised of Addison Trail High School and Willowbrook High School.

Mission

The mission of District 88 is to work for the continuous improvement of student achievement. The Board of Education, administration and staff of District 88 are committed to servicing the needs of diverse learners and providing opportunities for growth both inside and outside of the classroom.

District Overview

With a student population of approximately 4,100 students in grades 9-12, District 88 serves the communities of Addison, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace and sections of Bensenville, Elmhurst, Itasca, Lombard, Oak Brook and Wood Dale. The District receives students from Addison School District 4, Villa Park/Lombard School District 45 and Salt Creek School District 48.

Demographic Information

High school enrollments for the 2008-2009 school year are as follows:

District 88 embraces a diverse student body which includes a population that is 28.9% Hispanic, 6.0% African American, 5.1% Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.8% Multi-racial.

Curriculum

District 88 offers a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to prepare students with the skills they need to be successful after high school. Academic offerings include Advanced Placement and Honors courses as well as support services that are available in the high schools and through area cooperative programs. These programs include special education courses, English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual programs, and alternative educational programming.

Extra-curricular Clubs and Activities

Student involvement in extra-curricular activities continues to grow each year in athletics as well as clubs that focus on special interest, leadership and service. Engaging students in these activities creates personalized connections with the high school and opportunities for academic and social growth.

Parent Involvement

District 88 regards parent involvement as a high priority. During the year, the schools host Open Houses, Parent/Teacher Conferences and informational nights to keep parents involved in the school community. Parent participation levels have increased with access to student grades through PowerSchool, expanded programming from the Guidance Department, parent organizations and outreach efforts such as African-American and Hispanic parent initiatives.

Building The Future

In April 2007, the nine communities in District 88 voted to fund a $104.7 million referendum to modernize the infrastructure and the learning environment of both high schools. With completion expected in Fall 2010, "Building The Future" will represent the most significant renovations in the last 30 years. For an update on the construction project, please click here.