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'''Westinghouse High School''', also known as '''The Academy at Westinghouse''' or '''Westinghouse Academy''' is one of 10 high schools and of four 6-12 schools in the [[Pittsburgh Public Schools]]. It is located in the [[Homewood West (Pittsburgh)|Homewood]] neighborhood of [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], and is named for Pittsburgh resident and entrepreneur [[George Westinghouse]]. As of October 2019, Westinghouse has an enrollment of 697 students, 95% of whom are [[African American]]. Westinghouse High School serves East Hills, East Liberty, Highland Park, Homewood North, Homewood South, Homewood West, Larimer, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, and Point Breeze North, as well as the nearby town of Wilkinsburg<ref>{{Cite web |title=Westinghouse High School |url=https://www.wilkinsburgschools.org/apps/pages/WestinghouseHighSchool}}</ref> |
'''Westinghouse High School''', also known as '''The Academy at Westinghouse''' or '''Westinghouse Academy''' is one of 10 high schools and of four 6-12 schools in the [[Pittsburgh Public Schools]]. It is located in the [[Homewood West (Pittsburgh)|Homewood]] neighborhood of [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], and is named for Pittsburgh resident and entrepreneur [[George Westinghouse]]. As of October 2019, Westinghouse has an enrollment of 697 students, 95% of whom are [[African American]]. Westinghouse High School serves East Hills, East Liberty, Highland Park, Homewood North, Homewood South, Homewood West, Larimer, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, and Point Breeze North, as well as the nearby town of Wilkinsburg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Westinghouse High School |url=https://www.wilkinsburgschools.org/apps/pages/WestinghouseHighSchool}}</ref> The school's mascott is a bulldog. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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By this time Westinghouse had produced several notable alumni including musciians [[Billy Strayhorn]], [[Mary Lou Williams]], and [[Erroll Garner|Errol Garner]]. |
By this time Westinghouse had produced several notable alumni including musciians [[Billy Strayhorn]], [[Mary Lou Williams]], and [[Erroll Garner|Errol Garner]]. |
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Westinghouse's sports legacy started during this period as well with _____________________ winning ____________. |
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=== 1960's === |
=== 1960's === |
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White families continued to move to the suburbs during this time which considerably changed the racial makeup of the school. The school's budget was also affected by the changing demographics of the area. Even in this time of great change, many students continued to recieve scholarships and other accolades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Throughout the Decades |url=https://www.westinghousehighschoolhistory.com/decades}}</ref> |
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=== Recent Decades === |
=== Recent Decades === |
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During the 2011-2012 school year, the school absorbed students from the [[East Liberty (Pittsburgh)|East Liberty]] neighborhood due to the closure of nearby [[Peabody High School (Pennsylvania)|Peabody High School]]. Due to increasing violence throughout the city, especially in the neighborhood of Homewood, students from Westinhouse High School contributed to a youth-led protest against violence on April 2, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh-area youth hold protest against violence in Homewood |url=https://fnb-reporter.com/pittsburgh-area-youth-hold-protest-against-violence-in-homewood/}}</ref> |
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During the 2011-2012 school year, the school absorbed students from the [[East Liberty (Pittsburgh)|East Liberty]] neighborhood due to the closure of nearby [[Peabody High School (Pennsylvania)|Peabody High School]]. |
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Westinghouse High School's building recieved Historic Landmark Status in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Plaques |url=https://phlf.org/plaques/westinghouse-high-school/}}</ref> The architectural style of the school is classical revival, and the design firm was Ingham & Boyd.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Westinghouse High School |url=https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wmYJ1_Westinghouse_High_School_Pittsburgh_PA}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:47, 13 April 2022
Westinghouse High School, also known as The Academy at Westinghouse or Westinghouse Academy is one of 10 high schools and of four 6-12 schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. It is located in the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is named for Pittsburgh resident and entrepreneur George Westinghouse. As of October 2019, Westinghouse has an enrollment of 697 students, 95% of whom are African American. Westinghouse High School serves East Hills, East Liberty, Highland Park, Homewood North, Homewood South, Homewood West, Larimer, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, and Point Breeze North, as well as the nearby town of Wilkinsburg.[1] The school's mascott is a bulldog.
History
Early years
Westinghouse High School opened in 1917 and served a diverse population of middle and working class individuals who lived in the neighborhood of Homewood in Pittsburgh, PA.[2] The school was built and opened by industrialist George Westinghouse whose home and electric business was loacted in Homewood. While the school opened in 1917, the building was not completed until 1924, and another annex was added in 1932 to give space for the 3,300 puils that were enrolled at that time.[3] The school employed well-regarded faculty and offered English, mathematics, history, science and technical programs like engine repair for boys and home economis for girls. [4]
1940's and 1950's
Midcentury marked a change in the racial makeup of Homewood as more Italian immigrants moved to the neighborhood and their children attended Westinghouse. Furthermore, African Americans made up larger percentages of the students at Westinhouse as White residents began moving to the suburbs. [5] By 1955, African American students made up 53.4% of enrolled students at Westinghouse.[6]
By this time Westinghouse had produced several notable alumni including musciians Billy Strayhorn, Mary Lou Williams, and Errol Garner.
1960's
White families continued to move to the suburbs during this time which considerably changed the racial makeup of the school. The school's budget was also affected by the changing demographics of the area. Even in this time of great change, many students continued to recieve scholarships and other accolades.[7]
Recent Decades
During the 2011-2012 school year, the school absorbed students from the East Liberty neighborhood due to the closure of nearby Peabody High School. Due to increasing violence throughout the city, especially in the neighborhood of Homewood, students from Westinhouse High School contributed to a youth-led protest against violence on April 2, 2021.[8]
Courses and Training Programs
National Landmark Status
Westinghouse High School's building recieved Historic Landmark Status in 2001.[9] The architectural style of the school is classical revival, and the design firm was Ingham & Boyd.[10]
Sports
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Alma Mater
Oh,Westinghouse forever, loyal and true.
Nothing can ever change our love for you.
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Oh,Westinghouse forever we're true to you,
we love our colors of GOLD and BLUE
Notable Alumni
- ^ "Westinghouse High School".
- ^ "History of Westinghouse High School".
- ^ "Westinghouse High School".
- ^ "Throughout the Decades".
- ^ "Throughout the Decades".
- ^ The Quest for Racial Equality in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Pittsburgh Board of Public Education. 1965.
- ^ "Throughout the Decades".
- ^ "Pittsburgh-area youth hold protest against violence in Homewood".
- ^ "Plaques".
- ^ "Westinghouse High School".