Washington G High School
Washington G High School serves 1,440 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington G High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington G High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington G High School's student population of 1,440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,440 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington G High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington G High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2940 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington G High School is George Rogers Clark Md/hs (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Washington G Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Washington G Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 861 students
0.1 miles
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010 0.1 PK-8 861 - Chicago Addams Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 714 students
0.7 miles
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210 0.7 PK-8 714 - Chicago Southeast Area Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 517 students
1.2 miles
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040 1.2 PK-7 517 - Chicago Gallistel Elementary Language Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 796 students
1.3 miles
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540 1.3 PK-8 796 - Chicago Bright Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 284 students
1.5 miles
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215 1.5 PK-8 284
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