CHICAGO MATH & SCIENCE HS
About the school
About the school Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA) is Where Excellence Thrives. CMSA has been rated as Level1 school by Chicago Public School for 8 years in a row. We are a public charter school serving Chicago students in grades 6-12. Our school is located in Rogers Park and most of our students walk to school. CMSA is a diverse community with over 40 countries represented in our school community. Since 2004, our mission has been to change the trajectory of our students’ lives by providing a rigorous, STEM focused (science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculum while creating an effective, equitable learning community with high 185 days of instruction. * 90-minute math and reading classes * Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering Courses * AP College Prep Program * Award winning robotics program Community and parent engagement We see parents and the community as partners in our students’ education. We believe that forging strong relationships benefit students and the community. For further information please visit our website at cmsaonline.net
Student Life
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Turkish
- School Hours
- 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM
- Bilingal Services
- Yes
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Refugee Services
- Yes
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- No
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- Parking Accessibility
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Demographics
School Stats
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
Creative
- Band/Orchestra
- Choir/Chorus
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Ethnic/Folk Dance
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Student Art Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Web Design
- Weekend Enrichment
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Physical Education
- School-based Dental Services
Life And Leadership
- Environmental Club
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Restorative Justice
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council/Government
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Cooking Club
- Enrichment Classes
- ESL Workshops
- Family Breakfasts
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Parenting Classes
- Safety Workshops
- Self-Esteem Workshops
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Academic Olympics
- Advanced Placement
- Algebra
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Math Bowl
- Math Team
- Newspaper
- Science Club
- Science Lab
- Speech Team
- Spelling Team
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boys’ Baseball
- Boys’ Basketball
- Boys’ Soccer
- Boys’ Track
- Boys’ Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Girls on Track
- Girls’ Basketball
- Girls’ Soccer
- Girls’ Track
- Running
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Zumba
Key:
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
- Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
CHICAGO MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY HS-Charter-General Education
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: Continuing Enrollment,Sibling Preference,General
- Number of applications: 641
- Number of offers: 60
