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

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
17 teachers

Showing 1998–2007. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
99%
16%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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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