Westinghouse High School vs. Kenwood High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westinghouse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12, Westinghouse High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,259 students in grades 7-12, Kenwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,146 students
2,259 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1519 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#848 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Graduation Rate
98%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
131
Grade 8 Students
-
112
Grade 9 Students
289
528
Grade 10 Students
298
527
Grade 11 Students
294
533
Grade 12 Students
265
428
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
4%
% Black
43%
87%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%