Von Steuben Metro Science High School vs. Lincoln Park High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lincoln Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,652 students in grades 9-12, Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,078 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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,652 students
2,078 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
134 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#473 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
448
562
Grade 10 Students
420
468
Grade 11 Students
368
521
Grade 12 Students
416
527
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
54%
31%
% Black
10%
21%
% White
17%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%