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Von Steuben Metro Science High School

5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
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Top 30%
Tel: (773) 534-5100
www.vonsteuben.org
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Von Steuben Metro Science High School serves 1,650 students in grades 9-12.
Von Steuben Metro Science High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,650 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30% in IL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Von Steuben Metro Science High School's student population of 1,650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,650 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

Von Steuben Metro Science High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Von Steuben Metro Science High School is 0.65, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
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Hispanic
54%
27%
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Black
10%
17%
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White
17%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)
93%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
16%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Von Steuben Metro Science High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
City Of Chicago School District 299
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Von Steuben Metro Science High School's ranking?

Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Von Steuben Metro Science High School?

The graduation rate of Von Steuben Metro Science High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.

How many students attend Von Steuben Metro Science High School?

1,650 students attend Von Steuben Metro Science High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Von Steuben Metro Science High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What grades does Von Steuben Metro Science High School offer ?

Von Steuben Metro Science High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Von Steuben Metro Science High School part of?

Von Steuben Metro Science High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,650 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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