George Washington High School

What George Washington High School does

George Washington High School (GWHS) is a public neighborhood high school operating within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, located in the Hegewisch neighborhood on Chicago's Southeast Side (3535 E 114th St., ZIP 60617). The school serves grades 9-12, drawing students primarily from a district-assigned catchment area, and offers a college-preparatory academic program anchored by a top-ranked International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma track, more than 14 Advanced Placement course options, Dual Credit pathways with City Colleges of Chicago, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Culinary Arts and Game Design. Extracurricular programming includes state-championship athletics, 17+ student clubs, and an After School Matters partnership delivering CAPE Arts-Integration 21st Century programming; supplemental student services span Driver's Education, college and career counseling, library services, and community service learning tied to CPS's Learn.Plan.Succeed postsecondary mandate.

The school's technology stack is fully district-supplied: it runs on CPS infrastructure including the Aspen student information system, the Naviance college/career readiness platform, and the Edlio website content management system, with 1:1 device access provided through CPS-issued devices. There is no proprietary technology product, no public API, and no in-house engineering function; the Edlio website serves as the informational and administrative portal. Administrative technology choices are determined by district procurement rather than local strategy.

The school is funded almost entirely through CPS district allocation tied to student enrollment and attendance, supplemented by federal and state grants and Title I program funding; there is no tuition and no commercial revenue model. The only discretionary fee revenue comes from Driver's Education ($50 behind-the-wheel, $200 Saturday class, and pass-through Illinois Secretary of State permit fees), which is immaterial relative to the operating budget. Governance is exercised through CPS, the Local School Council (LSC), the Parent Advisory Council (PAC), and the Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC), with engagement conducted in both English and Spanish. The institution employs 251-500 staff, including named school counselors, a College and Career Coach, and library staff, and is parented by Chicago Public Schools, a public/government school district.

Name

George Washington High School

Legal name

George Washington High School

Website

https://gwashingtonhs.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

George Washington High School is a public neighborhood high school within Chicago Public Schools, serving grades 9-12 in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood with an IB, AP, and CTE-focused college-prep program funded by district allocation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Career technical education
• Driver education services
• International baccalaureate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district allocation based on student enrollment and attendance. No direct tuition or fee-based revenue model. Additional funding from federal/state grants and Title I programs.
2. Driver's Education Fees: Behind-the-wheel instruction generates $50 per student for credit/debit payments. Off-site Saturday classes charged at $200 including permit and behind-the-wheel fees. Permit fees collected on behalf of Illinois Secretary of State ($20 new, $5 lost, $10 expired).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

George Washington High School is a public neighborhood high school within Chicago Public Schools serving grades 9-12 in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood. It delivers college-preparatory academics through a top-ranked International Baccalaureate (IB) program, 14+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Dual Credit partnerships with City Colleges of Chicago, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways in Culinary Arts and Game Design. Supplementary offerings include state-championship athletics, 17+ student clubs, After School Matters enrichment, driver's education, library services, and college/career counseling through Naviance.

Product overview

George Washington High School operates as a single-unit public high school within Chicago Public Schools, offering a unified educational program rather than a modular product portfolio. The school's core offerings include college-preparatory academics through its IB program (top-ranked), AP courses (14+ options), and Dual Credit programs, alongside Career and Technical Education in Culinary Arts and Game Design. The institution supplements academics with extracurricular programs including athletics (state championship level), 17+ clubs, After School Matters enrichment, and student services such as Driver's Education, College/Career counseling, and Library services. The school maintains an Edlio-powered website serving as the primary informational and administrative portal for the school community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Top-ranked International Baccalaureate diploma program within Chicago Public Schools providing rigorous college-preparatory curriculum for high school students.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses More than 14 college-level AP course options enabling students to earn college credit while in high school.
• CTE Culinary Arts Program Career and Technical Education pathway in culinary arts providing hands-on training and certification for high school students.
• CTE Game Design Program Career and Technical Education pathway in game design offering technical skills in game development and digital media for high school students.
• Driver's Education Program Driver's education program offering classroom instruction at no cost, behind-the-wheel training for $50, and off-site Saturday classes for $200 for students to obtain their Illinois driver's permit and license.
• Athletics Program State championship athletics program offering various sports including boys basketball under the Patriots mascot.
• Clubs and Activities 17+ after-school clubs including Anime Club, Chess, Drama Club, ESL Club, Fashion Club, Tech Club, National Honor Society, LGBTQIA+ Collective, and others.
• After School Matters Program CAPE Arts-Integration 21st Century After-School Programs in partnership with After School Matters providing arts integration and enrichment activities celebrating student cultural heritage.
• College and Career Services Counseling department services including Naviance for career exploration, college application support, financial aid assistance, and Learn.Plan.Succeed postsecondary planning.
• Library Services School library open Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 3:30pm, offering novel and textbook circulation, research resources, and computer access.
• Service Learning Program Community service program helping students fulfill graduation requirements through volunteer opportunities, civic engagement, and a community garden spring giveaway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students must submit postsecondary plan (Learn.Plan.Succeed) and FAFSA/Alternative Application for graduation

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago Public Schools (CPS)coreOthersGeorge Washington High School operates as a member school within the Chicago Public Schools district. The school follows CPS curriculum standards, graduation requirements, and administrative systems including Aspen student information portal and Naviance college/career platform.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career readiness platform used by students for career exploration, college research, and post-secondary planning. Required for submitting Learn.Plan.Succeed postsecondary plans.
• After School MatterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitywide after-school program partnership providing enrichment opportunities. Spring 2026 session runs February 24 to May 6, Tuesdays through Thursdays, 3:30pm-6:00pm. Program celebrates student cultural heritage through CAPE Arts-Integration 21st Century After-School Programs.
• City Colleges of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Credit partnership allowing students to earn college credits while in high school through City Colleges of Chicago locations and programs.
• College BoardminorOthersPartnership for SAT testing and PreACT/ACT preparation resources. Khan Academy integration for SAT practice prep.
• Chicagoland Career PathwaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer exploration platform recommended for students to research different careers and educational pathways.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Juarez High School: CPS neighborhood high school on the Southwest Side with IB program, bilingual support, and a comparable urban, predominantly Hispanic student population profile.
• Lindblom Math and Science Academy: South Side CPS selective enrollment high school with strong STEM and AP/IB programming; serves a similar South Chicago demographic and competes for high-achieving students.
• Hyde Park Academy High School: South Side CPS high school with IB and CTE programming, serving a similar urban demographic and competing within the same regional enrollment area as GWHS.
• Lane Tech High School: Another large CPS neighborhood high school in Chicago with a selective enrollment program, strong AP/IB offerings, and a robust athletics program, making it one of the most direct comparables to GWHS within the district.
• Curie Metropolitan High School: South Side CPS high school with strong CTE and IB programs, serving a similar urban demographic and competing directly with GWHS for students on the Southeast Side.
• Northside College Prep: North Side CPS selective enrollment school with rigorous IB program; comparable academic depth and selective enrollment model within the same district.
• Whitney M. Young Magnet High School: Top-tier CPS magnet high school known for rigorous academics, IB program, and state-level athletics, competing with GWHS for college-bound students across the district.
• Walter Payton College Prep: Highly selective CPS high school with elite IB and AP programs; a top academic peer within the district, drawing students from across Chicago.
• Lincoln Park High School: CPS neighborhood high school with IB program and similar college-prep mission; comparable in program structure though located in a different part of the city.
• Simeon Career Academy: South Side CPS high school with a renowned athletics program (state championships) and CTE pathways; directly comparable in mission and community profile to GWHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GWHS_Patriots
• Facebookfacebook.com/CPS.GWHS.Patriots
• Instagraminstagram.com/gwhs_patriots
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/george-washington-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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