Curie Metropolitan High School
Tel:
(773)535-2100
- Curie Metropolitan High School serves 2,918 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
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 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2989 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 26% |
| Black | 13% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 48% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Edwards Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 1,550 student
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
Grades: K-8 | 625 students
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
Grades: 9-12 | 600 students
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
Grades: K-8 | 582 students
0.6 miles
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773)579-3475 0.6 K-8 582
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