English Second Language Speakers
Furthermore, there is a large immigrant population around the area that adds a colorful demographic to this high school. Many ethnicities exist at Proctor. Over 40 languages are spoken in the school by students who immigrated from Thailand, Burma, Bosnia, Russia, Ukraine, and other lands. Therefore, having a strong English Second Language (ESL) program in this school is very important. Since so many students are immigrants, Proctor offers classes with special instruction for them. Many ESL students are taught by teachers who are trained specifically to instruct those students on how they may understand the material better and improve their English. Some students have never spoken English before they came to Proctor High School.
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