How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Westinghouse High School | YCCS-West Town Academy Alt High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 115 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 23:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Westinghouse High School | YCCS-West Town Academy Alt High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,699 | $22,699 |
| District | Chicago Public Schools | Chicago Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Westinghouse High School | YCCS-West Town Academy Alt High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| African American | 47.2% | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.3% | 20.9% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Westinghouse High School | YCCS-West Town Academy Alt High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 239:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.7% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.