George Westinghouse High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 964 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 105 Tech Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Principal or Admin: Janine Kieran
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 964
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 685 (71.1%)
- Females: 279 (28.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 13 | 1.3% |
| Black | 739 | 76.7% |
| Asian | 20 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 17.7% |
| White | 21 | 2.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 241 | 25.0% |
| 10th Grade | 246 | 25.5% |
| 11th Grade | 202 | 21.0% |
| 12th Grade | 172 | 17.8% |
| Ungraded | 103 | 10.7% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
63.0%
District:
78.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
45.0%
District:
83.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
5.0%
District:
2.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
81.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
3.0%
District:
3.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
3.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
61.0%
District:
39.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
21.0%
District:
18.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
21.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
15.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
15.0%
District:
7.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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