Washington G High School
- Washington G High School serves 1,402 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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 1,402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,402 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington G High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington G High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3359 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 6% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Washington G Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Washington G Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 885 students
0.1 miles
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773)535-5010 0.1 PK-8 885 - Chicago Addams Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 770 students
0.7 miles
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773)535-6210 0.7 PK-8 770 - Chicago Southeast Area Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 433 students
1.2 miles
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773)535-8040 1.2 PK-6 433 - Chicago Gallistel Elementary Language Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 881 students
1.3 miles
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773)535-6540 1.3 PK-8 881 - Chicago Bright Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 291 students
1.5 miles
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773)535-6215 1.5 PK-8 291
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