WESTINGHOUSE HS
3223 W FRANKLIN Blvd,
Chicago, Illinois, 60624
52, 82
Green
Student Body: 1218
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
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,Chinese,French
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- Yes
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Dress Code
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00 AM-3:15 PM
Demographics
6.2%
Asian
47.0%
Black
42.4%
Hispanic
2.7%
White
1.7%
Other
School Stats
8.9%
Diverse Learners
8.3%
Limited English
3.2%
Mobility Rate
55.3%
Chronic Truancy
75.0%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- JROTC
Creative
- Band/Orchestra
- Ceramics
- Choir/Chorus
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Painting
- Percussion
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Pottery
- Recorder
- Rock Band
- Sketching
- Step Dance
- Student Art Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- First Aid Training
- Targeted Interventions
Life And Leadership
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Book Club
- Community Service
- Field Trip
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Parent Patrol
- Safe Passage
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Academic Olympics
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Chicago History Fair
- Debate Team
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Math Bowl
- Math Team
- Newspaper
- Poetry Club
- Science Club
- Tutoring
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bicycle
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Dance
- Football
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Step Dance
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
School Performance
86.2%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
93.9%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
96.5%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
1005
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
86.4%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating
Admissions
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.
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: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- 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: 2613
- 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: Proximity,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: Proximity,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: /
- Priority: General,Tier
- Number of applications: 3485
- Number of offers: 540
