Overview

Washington Gifted School is a magnet school in Peoria, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 32 schools in Peoria School District 150.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Washington Gifted School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
9/10
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Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities

This section reflects how well this school serves students with disabilities.


STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2024. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

3706 North Grand Boulevard
Peoria, IL 61614
School leader: Mr. Dave Poehls
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Nearby Schools

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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • 4 /10
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  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 9 /10
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