Steinmetz College Prep High School
Steinmetz College Prep High School serves 1,262 students in grades 9-12.
Steinmetz College Prep 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 9% (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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Steinmetz College Prep 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
Steinmetz College Prep High School's student population of 1,262 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,262 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Steinmetz College Prep 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 Steinmetz College Prep High School is 0.44, 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 | #3434 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 5% |
Hispanic | 73% | 26% |
Black | 15% | 17% |
White | 9% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 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 Steinmetz College Prep High School is Chicago Academy High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lyon Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Lyon Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 1,411 student10
0.4 miles
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120 0.4 K-8 1,411 - Chicago Chicago Academy Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 603 students10
0.5 miles
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3885 0.5 PK-8 603 - Chicago Chicago Academy High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 542 students10
0.5 miles
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-0146 0.5 9-12 542 - Chicago Camras Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 936 students10
0.7 miles
3000 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960 0.7 PK-8 936 - Chicago Locke J Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,337 student10
0.8 miles
2828 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3300 0.8 PK-8 1,337
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