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Westinghouse College Prep

#6 in Niche Standout High Schools in Illinois
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Chicago, IL
  • 354 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Westinghouse College Prep is a highly rated, public school located in Chicago, IL. It has 1,151 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 36% of students are at least proficient in math and 44% in reading.
    Address
    3223 W Franklin Blvd
    Chicago, IL 60624
    Telephone
    (773) 534-6400
    Website
    cps.edu
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    Westinghouse College Prep Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    44%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    36%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1100
    171 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    181 responses
    AP Enrollment
    37%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      D
    Median Household Income
    $40,543
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $956
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $203,491
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.38 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.38 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 197 responses
    Report
    • Pep rallys
      19%
    • International night
      15%
    • Field Day
      13%
    • Spirit week
      10%
    • Homecoming
      9%
    • Games
      9%
    • Prom Showcase
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,151
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    81%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.47 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.47 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.47 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,254
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    16%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.60 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.60 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.60 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,924/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.65 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.65 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.65 responses
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    Westinghouse is a very good high school. It has amazing teachers who are willing to go above and beyond to help you when needed. As a graduating senior from westinghouse, i can say that Westinghouse helps you a lot when it comes to the college process. The students receive emails every week with and update about their grades, gpa, and attendance. They also receive emails talking about different scholarships and college events. Another amazing program that they have is Navy NJROTC, I was a part of this and I am so thankful for the many great opportunities that it gave me. Within the program there is a lot one can do. There's a drill team, exhibition team,orienteering team, Seaperch/Robotics team, academic team, fitness team, along many more.
    This school is new and the staff makes sure that its always clean, for the most part everyone respects each other. It has a great environment and i really recommend it!
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    I love the diversity of students at Westinghouse. There are students from various neighborhoods in Chicago which adds to the multicultural environment. Westinghouse haves great academic programs that prepare its students for college course work and it can be quite challenging but worth it. Its language department is superb! The school offers Spanish, French, and Mandarin for students to learn and possibly study abroad. Westinghouse offers a variety of extracurricular and after-school programs to keep students engaged and teach skills like robotics and chess. The school's sports teams have new equipment and coaches who are passionate about their respective sport.
    The school has great support and helps students prepare for the future. Most Chicago Public Schools don't help students pursue the arts, Westinghouse is different. My students from my graduating class ended up in an Art school. The only con I have about the school is how administrators handle bullying. Many students would lie about bullying and the "bully" would get in trouble, without the school going into detail on the situation. There were also times when someone got away with bullying and harassing because the victim fought back.