Westinghouse High School
Westinghouse High School serves 1,192 students in grades 9-12.
Westinghouse High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Westinghouse High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Westinghouse High School's student population of 1,192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,192 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westinghouse High School is ranked within the top 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 Westinghouse High School is 0.56, 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 | #1125 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 26% |
| Black | 54% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 12% | 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 Westinghouse High School is Yccs-west Town Academy Alternative High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Morton Elementary Career Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Morton Elementary Career Academy Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 310 students10
0.1 miles
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791 0.1 PK-8 310 - Chicago Polaris Elementary Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 434 students10
0.2 miles
620 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820 0.2 K-8 434 - Chicago Yccs-west Town Academy Alternative High School Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 129 students10
0.2 miles
500 N Sacramento Bvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044 0.2 10-12 129 - Chicago Beidler Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 444 students10
0.3 miles
3151 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811 0.3 PK-8 444 - Chicago Learn Charter Excel Campus Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 31%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 450 students10
0.3 miles
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300 0.3 K-5 450
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