Von Steuben Metro Science High School vs. Northside College Preparatory High School
Should I attend Von Steuben Metro Science High School or Northside College Preparatory High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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
Northside College Preparatory 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 1,027 students in grades 9-12, Northside College Preparatory High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,652 students
1,027 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
95%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
448
245
Grade 10 Students
420
251
Grade 11 Students
368
267
Grade 12 Students
416
264
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
21%
% Hispanic
54%
29%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
17%
35%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%