Curie Metropolitan High School
Curie Metropolitan High School serves 2,918 students in grades 9-12.
Curie Metropolitan High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Curie Metropolitan High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Curie Metropolitan High School's student population of 2,918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,918 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 155 teachers |
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School Comparison
Curie Metropolitan High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Curie Metropolitan High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2930 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 26% |
| Black | 13% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Curie Metropolitan High School is Noble Street Chtr - Mansueto (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edwards Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Edwards Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 21%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,550 student10
0.3 miles
4815 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875 0.3 PK-8 1,550 - Chicago Noble Street Chtr - Mansueto Charter School Grades: 9-10 | 525 students
0.4 miles
5101 S Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 349-8200 0.4 9-10 525 - Chicago Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Campus Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 625 students10
0.6 miles
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470 0.6 K-8 625 - Chicago Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 600 students10
0.6 miles
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3480 0.6 9-12 600 - Chicago Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 582 students10
0.6 miles
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475 0.6 K-8 582
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