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Westmont High School Awards and Accomplishments

Five Essentials Survey – #1 in Illinois

Westmont High School is proud to have achieved the #1 rating in Illinois on the 2024 *5Essentials Survey*, reflecting a strong and cohesive school community dedicated to the success of every student. Our results highlight the powerful support systems and commitment that define the Westmont experience, from our inclusive culture to our focus on fostering trust and responsibility within our school.

Among our highest-rated categories, *Student-Teacher Trust* stands at an impressive 99%, showing the exceptional rapport between students and educators. This trust forms the foundation of our school environment, allowing students to feel supported, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential. Additionally, with 99% of teachers affirming their belief in *Collective Responsibility*; our faculty demonstrates a deep commitment to shared goals and the success of every student, reinforcing a culture where collaboration and mutual support are core values.

These exemplary ratings reflect a culture of inclusivity, where the voices of both students and teachers shape the future of our school. Our achievements in student success are only possible because of the strong relationships, high expectations, and unified commitment to growth that we uphold at Westmont High School. The *5Essentials Survey* affirms our dedication to maintaining an environment where every member of our community feels valued, empowered, and invested in our shared mission.

College Board - AP Honor Roll Platinum and AP Access Award

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access.

Ambassador Model PLC - 2024

Westmont High School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for going above and beyond to ensure increased student achievement. Westmont High School’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. Being recognized as an Ambassador Model PLC at Work is the highest distinction of recognition Solution Tree gives.

PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. 

US News and World Report – #45 in Illinois; #1,028 in the country

This ranking uses 6 criteria to establish rankings:  college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. 

Washington Post Jay Mathews Challenge Index – #6 in Illinois; #255 in the country

It ranks high schools by a simple ratio: the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. 

Exemplary – Highest Rating given by the Illinois State Board of Education

Schools performing in the top 10% of schools statewide, with no underperforming student groups.

Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence – 2021

The National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) Program is one of the U.S. Department of Education’s longest-running recognition programs. NBRS recognizes outstanding public and non-public elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall high academic achievement or success in closing the achievement gap among diverse groups of students.

GreatSchools –  10 out of 10

The leading nonprofit providing high-quality information that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to diminish inequities in education.

Niche –  A+  

The market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families.

Chicago Magazine – Hidden Gem

Westmont was named one of the Best Places to Live in the Suburbs partially due to its highly rated schools in their summer issue.

Chronic Absenteeism – 10.2% 

Down to 10.2% in the 2023-2024 school year from 16% in the  2022-2023 school year.  This year we are going to drop it even further.

Graduation Rate – 96%

99% of our freshmen are on track to graduate.

DuFour Award – 2020 

Best Professional Learning Community in the United States