Westinghouse Career Academy High School (Closed 2009)

Westinghouse Career Academy High School serves 455 students in grades 10-12. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westinghouse Career Academy High School?
455 students attend Westinghouse Career Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Westinghouse Career Academy High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Westinghouse Career Academy High School offer ?
Westinghouse Career Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Westinghouse Career Academy High School part of?
Westinghouse Career Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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