Lincoln Park High School vs. Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Should you attend Lincoln Park High School or Von Steuben Metro Science High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,214 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Park High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,698 students in grades 9-12, Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,214 students
1,698 students
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
106 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1135 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
88%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
568
449
Grade 10 Students
557
449
Grade 11 Students
560
397
Grade 12 Students
529
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
15%
% Hispanic
29%
55%
% Black
22%
9%
% White
31%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
16%