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WASHINGTON HS
https://www.gwashingtonhs.org
3535 E 114TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60617
30
Student Body: 1469
About the school

George Washington High School is "Your Neighborhood High School Where College is the Mission."  Our college prep vision provides students with options which include rigorous AP, IB, Dual Credit, and CTE  Game Design programs.  We offer a top ranked IB program, more than 14 AP course options, and 4 Dual Credit courses.  At Washington, we're proud to say that we provide students with both the academic rigor and social supports for post-secondary success, and we can boast over $15 million in scholarship dollars for the class of  2019, as well as over 60% of the Class of 2017 earning college credit through AP, IB, or Dual Credit. Extracurricular programs include: state championship athleitcs, CAPE Arts-Integration 21st Century After-School Programs, After School Matters, and other programs that celebrate our students'  rich cultural heritage.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Not Accessible
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:15AM - 3:30PM

Demographics

0.1%
Asian
6.8%
Black
89.0%
Hispanic
3.4%
White
0.7%
Other

School Stats

16.7%
Diverse Learners
33.2%
Limited English
9.5%
Mobility Rate
64.9%
Chronic Truancy
82.2%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Art Studio
  • Culinary Classes
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Mixed Media
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Weekend Enrichment

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Ethnic Club
  • Mikva Challenge
  • Mock Trial
  • Peer Jury
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Workshops
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Evening School
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Golf
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Softball
  • Boys’ Swimming
  • Boys’ Track
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Boys’ Water Polo
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Dance
  • Football
  • Girls’ Baseball
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Golf
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Softball
  • Girls’ Swimming
  • Girls’ Track
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Girls’ Water Polo
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Zumba
82.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
93.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
84.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
866
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
63.0%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Provisional Support
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • 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.

WASHINGTON HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • 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: Attendance Area
  • Number of applications: 375
  • Number of offers: 83

WASHINGTON HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • 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: /
  • Priority: Elementary Preference,General
  • Note: 50 bonus points for attendance area Elementary preference: Marsh ES (IB Partner School)
  • Number of applications: 395
  • Number of offers: 150

WASHINGTON 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: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None