Washington G High School serves 1,629 students in grades 9-12.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington G High School's student population of 1,629 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington G High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3282 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
88%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington G High School's ranking?
Washington G High School is ranked #3282 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington G High School?
The graduation rate of Washington G High School is 79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Washington G High School?
1,629 students attend Washington G High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Washington G High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington G High School?
Washington G High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington G High School offer ?
Washington G High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington G High School part of?
Washington G High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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