George Westinghouse College Preparatory High School is a public four-year college preparatory selective enrollment high school located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the west side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Serving 1,237 students in grades 9-12, Westinghouse High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westinghouse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Westinghouse High School's student population of 1,237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Gold, Kelly green
School Rankings
Westinghouse High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westinghouse High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
42%
28%
Black
47%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westinghouse High School's ranking?
Westinghouse High School is ranked #1567 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Westinghouse High School often compared to?
Westinghouse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westinghouse High School?
The graduation rate of Westinghouse High School is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westinghouse High School?
1,237 students attend Westinghouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Westinghouse High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westinghouse High School?
Westinghouse High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westinghouse High School offer ?
Westinghouse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westinghouse High School part of?
Westinghouse High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Westinghouse High School located?
Westinghouse High School is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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