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MATHER HS
https://matherhs.org
5835 N LINCOLN Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60659
11, 84, 93
Brown,Red
Student Body: 1496
About the school

Mather High School is a global family in a neighborhood community, educating students in a safe, nurturing, and intellectually challenging environment. Through collaborative and meaningful experiences, our students develop compassion, creativity, wisdom, perseverance and integrity to make a positive impact in Chicago and beyond. We are Mather Rangers.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
French, Latin, Spanish
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00AM TO 3:16 PM

Demographics

22.5%
Asian
15.6%
Black
47.9%
Hispanic
10.3%
White
3.7%
Other

School Stats

16.0%
Diverse Learners
55.3%
Limited English
12.7%
Mobility Rate
54.4%
Chronic Truancy
72.3%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • AVID

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Crochet
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Knitting
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Photography
  • Plays/Acting
  • Pottery
  • Rock Band
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Violin/Strings
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Nutrition Program
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Book Club
  • CPR Classes
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Dance Classes
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Gang Awareness Workshop
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safety Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Evening School
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Homework Help
  • Math Bowl
  • Math Team
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Football
  • Girls on Track
  • Karate
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
84.1%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
87.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
85.6%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
916
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
70.8%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • 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.

MATHER HS-Digital Media

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 291
  • Number of offers: 40

MATHER HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 601
  • Number of offers: 91

MATHER HS-Game Programming & Web Design

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 426
  • Number of offers: 83

MATHER HS-Pre-Engineering

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 472
  • Number of offers: 60

MATHER HS-Pre-Law

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 432
  • Number of offers: 90