WESTINGHOUSE HS
About the school
At GWCP, we commit to providing high quality learning experiences. Our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support and inspire every student to reach their full potential. We offer diverse and rigorous academic programs, extracurricular activities and support services designed to foster excellence, perseverance, integrity, curiosity and kindness, we call the Warrior Way. Our school is not just a place for academic learning but a community where every student is valued. We believe in nurturing the whole student – academically, socially, and emotionally. Through collaboration, innovation, and respect, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to achieve their goals and contribute positively to our school community. We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the exciting opportunities awaiting you. From our rigorous academic programs to our array of clubs and sports teams, there is something for everyone at George Westinghouse College Prep High School. Be sure to stay connected through our calendar of events, news updates, and social media channels.
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- N/A
- Classroom Languages
- French, Mandarin/Chinese, Spanish
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- 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
School Stats
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
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Boys' Soccer
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Tennis
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Boys' Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Dance
- Flag Football
- Football
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Step Dance
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
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.
