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PERSPECTIVES - MATH & SCI HS
3663 S WABASH Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60653
1, 29, 35
Green
Student Body: 387
About the school

Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy (MSA) prepares our students for success in college and in life by pairing strong social emotional learning with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, math & engineering. Located in Bronzeville, MSA serves approximately 500 students in grades 7-12. MSA offers cutting edge technology that allows students to gain certifications in web design, coding, Adobe Photoshop™, robotics, and relevant STEM courses. Students can also earn college credits through dual enrollment partnerships with City Colleges. MSA partners with leading organizations, including Horizon Pharma and AAR, to give students mentorship opportunities in STEM industries. We offer over 50 after-school programs and athletic teams. We also serve grades 7-8 at this campus. Our middle schools teach through personalized learning, combining tailored classroom instruction with an online curriculum called Summit, which allows students to work at their pace, track their work and receive personalized instruction. To apply for a middle school seat, please visit https://pcsedu.org/enroll/choosing-your-campus/.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
School Hours
8:00 AM-3:20 PM
Bilingal Services
No
Attendance Boundaries
No
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
WEAK
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.3%
Asian
96.9%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
0.8%
White
0.4%
Other

School Stats

11.6%
Diverse Learners
0.5%
Limited English
21.9%
Mobility Rate
74.3%
Chronic Truancy
87.6%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Animation
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drama
  • Film and Video
  • Guitar
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Paper Making
  • Percussion
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services

Life And Leadership

  • Boys/Girls Student Clubs
  • Environmental Club
  • Ethnic Club
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Safety Workshops
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

77.8%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
87.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
81.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
820
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
34.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
NOT APPLICABLE
Overall Rating

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

PERSPECTIVES-MATH & SCI HS-Charter-STEM

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • 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: 585
  • Number of offers: 81