Serving 1,199 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,199 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
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 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,199 students attend Westinghouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Westinghouse High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
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
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