Athletics
West Chicago competes in the DuPage Valley Conference (DVC), and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most interscholastic sports and competitive activities in Illinois. West Chicago's teams are stylized as the Wildcats.
The Athletic Department sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Young men may also compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in badminton, cheerleading, and softball. While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors a lacrosse team for young men.
The following teams have placed in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournament or meet:
- Football: State Champions (1974–75)
- Swimming & Diving (girls): 3rd place (1991–92)
- Volleyball (boys): 4th place (2000–01)
- Wrestling: 4th place (1976–77)
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