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Top 34% in state

Washington G High School

High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3535 E 114th St, Chicago, IL 60617

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)10% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation18.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism67.7%

Students at Washington G High School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2010
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2011
Math
11%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
4%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Washington G High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,237

Median home value

$168,200

Median rent

$1,010/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
18.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·210 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Francis De Sales High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–121.6 mi141Compare →
Whiting High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.4 mi422Compare →
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College HSCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–123.1 mi136Compare →
Carver Military Academy HSEnrollment path unverified5.49–123.3 mi408Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#171 of 621
District spending per student
$22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington G High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington G High School

Washington G High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,553 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington G High School

What grades does Washington G High School serve?

Washington G High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Washington G High School?

Washington G High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington G High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington G High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington G High School rank in IL?

Washington G High School ranks #1,291 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Washington G High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington G High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Washington G High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington G High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washington G High School a charter school?

No, Washington G High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington G High School a Title I school?

No, Washington G High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington G High School?

85.4% of students at Washington G High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.7%
Area population (ZIP 60617)
79,284
Area average commute
37.3 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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