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Applications are now open for candidates interested in participating in the 2026 Local School Council (LSC) elections. The process invites parents, community members, staff, and students to consider running for a seat on their school’s council. The aim is to encourage those who want to contribute to the development of their schools.
At Westinghouse High School in Chicago, which serves grades 9 through 12, there were 1,238 students enrolled during the 2019-2020 academic year according to the Illinois Report Card. The school’s student body included 48.6 percent Black students, 43.1 percent Hispanic students, 5.7 percent Asian students, and 1.5 percent white students (Illinois Report Card).
Enrollment data shows that grade 9 had the highest proportion of students at Westinghouse High School with 27.1 percent of all enrolled students (Illinois Report Card). Other grades had similar distributions: grade 10 made up 24.4 percent, grade 11 comprised 26.4 percent, and grade 12 accounted for about a quarter of the student population (Illinois Report Card).
The nomination process is open to all eligible individuals who wish to strengthen their school communities by serving on the LSC.
"Apply to become a candidate in the 2026 Local School Council (LSC) election and make a difference in your school community. Parents, community members, staff, and students who want to strengthen their school are encouraged to run," states information provided about the election process.
Those interested are advised to review further details regarding nominations.
