Westinghouse High School

Westinghouse High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3223 W Franklin Blvd,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.0
4.5
1,203 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
W. Terrell Burgess
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
32.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
251:1

Student Diversity

Female
58%
Male
42%
Black
46.1%
Hispanic
41.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 415 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 338 Students
Illinois State University 271 Students
Northern Illinois University 239 Students
Loyola University Chicago 238 Students
Northwestern University 218 Students
DePaul University 215 Students
Bradley University 197 Students
Michigan State University 154 Students
Roosevelt University 144 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 160 Students
Psychology 126 Students
Nursing 125 Students
Biology 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Accounting 46 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Criminology 43 Students
Engineering 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 378 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/29/2025
I had a great experience here with all the clubs available. The resources provided are great if you takeadvantagee of them.
4.0 Sophomore
3/19/2025
During my experience at Westinghouse, I've seen everyone come together and build a sense of community and belonging with one another no matter where you come from, race, religion, or ethnicity. Everyone here can feel welcomed and find a group of people they can relate to.
4.0 Alum
1/12/2025
I loved going to Westinghouse it is a medium sized school and you can build relationships with teachers but also blend in and it has such a great enviornemnt and its really good socially and for college readiness. they also let you express yourself in various ways without judging.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/11/2018
My Freshman from a Charter elementary and seems to be adjusting well. Teachers reply to email & give feedback almost immediately. I've had great to average experiences when I've pop in to the office for anything (picking up & submitting forms, early dismissal [they ask for & digitally check I.D.], q...
1.0 parent
8/17/2017
My son got bullied when he was here and no one seemed to care even the principal
2.0 parent
9/1/2015
I am a parent of a Senior. The school is highly unorganized, everything from the top Administrator to the bottom. The principal is new and learning on the job, the two AP's are new as well and learning on the job. The front office staff can be unfriendly and unprofessional at times which makes it ha...
5.0 parent
3/2/2015
My son is a freshman at Westinghouse. He has made great friends at this schools, through freshman connection (free no charge, unlike many other schools) and through different sports and clubs. The teachers are smart and hold high standards for their students. They are also very attentive to their st...

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Westinghouse High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,203 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Westinghouse High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $444,599. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marshall Metropolitan High School, Raby High School, Pathways in Education - Humboldt Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westinghouse High School.

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