WESTINGHOUSE HS
3223 W FRANKLIN Blvd,
Chicago, Illinois, 60624
52, 82
Green
Student Body: 1221
About the school
George Westinghouse College Prep serves a diverse student population from nearly 300 public and private elementary schools. GWCP students experience a rigorous and supportive college preparatory education in preparation for post-secondary success.
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,Chinese,French
- School Hours
- 8:00 AM-3:15 PM
- Bilingal Services
- No
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- Yes
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
6.3%
Asian
46.4%
Black
42.0%
Hispanic
2.5%
White
2.8%
Other
School Stats
8.5%
Diverse Learners
6.0%
Limited English
3.8%
Mobility Rate
47.9%
Chronic Truancy
77.4%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- JROTC
Creative
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Painting
- Plays/Acting
- Step Dance
- Theater
- Band/Orchestra
- Pottery
- Rock Band
- Student Art Club
- Graphic Design
- Percussion
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Guitar
- Photography
- Talent Show
- Web Design
- Choir/Chorus
- Drama
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Sketching
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- First Aid Training
- Targeted Interventions
Life And Leadership
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Field Trip
- Parent Advocacy
- Transition to College Workshops
- Book Club
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Parent Patrol
- Safe Passage
- Community Service
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
Scholastic
- Academic Olympics
- Chicago History Fair
- Journalism Club
- Math Team
- Advanced Placement
- Science Club
- Yearbook Club
- Bilingual Support
- Debate Team
- Newspaper
- Tutoring
- Book/Reading Club
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Poetry Club
- Chess Team
- Homework Help
- Math Bowl
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Pom-Pon
- Step Dance
- Wrestling
- Chess
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Dance
- Soccer
- Bicycle
- Softball
- Volleyball
School Performance
86.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
97.3%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
94.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
994
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
82.2%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
- Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
WESTINGHOUSE HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Career Academy
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: 3
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: / 48
- IEP and EL Students: / 48
- Priority: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Proximity,General
- Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
- Number of applications: 2608
- Number of offers: 140
WESTINGHOUSE HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
WESTINGHOUSE HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
WESTINGHOUSE HS-Selective Enrollment High School
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Admissions Exam
- Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: / 48
- Priority: General,Tier
- Number of applications: 3450
- Number of offers: 538
