Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School is a Chicago Public Schools magnet school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades. Named after the renowned Marie Curie, a Polish-born chemist and physicist known for her studies in radioactivity, the school enrolls nearly 3,000 students. Curie prides itself on a rigorous curriculum with an emphasis on technology and the arts.
The school seeks to establish a culture of college and career readiness, encouraging students to pursue post-secondary education by offering authentic educational experiences and a foundation for lifelong learning. Curie High students go on to become leaders and engaged citizens of a global society, contributing positively and resourcefully to their communities. Programs include an Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Program, the college readiness program AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and several Career Technical Education Programs. Curie High School also offers bilingual and diverse learning programs.
Students can participate in over 20 Condor sports teams, including traditional team sports, swimming, track and wrestling. Extracurricular activities include the National Honor Society, Black Student Union, Curie Book Club and clubs devoted to photography, improv, robotics, gardening, anime and art. Curie encourages parental involvement via volunteer opportunities, family activities and an engaged online Parent Portal.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4959 S Archer Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Phillip Craig Perry
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.11
Graduation Rate
78%
Niche Grade
C
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C+
C+
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C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.11
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
200
Full Time Teachers
200
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
26.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
333:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
86.5%
Black
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
975 Students
DePaul University
662 Students
Loyola University Chicago
512 Students
Northern Illinois University
493 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
435 Students
Roosevelt University
421 Students
Saint Xavier University
362 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
348 Students
Illinois State University
341 Students
Northwestern University
333 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
263 Students
Nursing
198 Students
Psychology
170 Students
Accounting
110 Students
Computer Science
109 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
106 Students
Early Childhood Education
93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
84 Students
Biology
78 Students
Criminology
67 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/28/2025
My experience at Curie High School has been an overall good experience but has its downsides. The school has great teachers and staff who care about the students, but as a black student, the school is not really diverse.
4/6/2025
Curie metropolitan high-school is a home welcome place to go, everyone treats you equally and accepts who you are. Some best parts about curie high school is having advance placement programs like IB program which helped me a lot to be get ready for college.
1/9/2025
My person experience at curie metropolitan High school has been pretty great . I have met a lot of great people and a lot of nice and patient teachers who really do care about student's performance and what's best for them . The staff here have also been great . They may be strict but when you get to know them you see they are amazing people with great advice on life . When it comes to the students here I haven't had a problem with any one so far but do remember you are who you hang around with . As long as you're kind and respectful no one will be rude or disrespectful to you .
GreatSchools Reviews
9/19/2015
The classes are great and so are the teacher, but some are boring. I always have fun in my culinary class.
12/2/2012
Academically wise, Curie is an excellent school. The teachers are always there to give help when a student needs it and there are plenty of courses students can choose from to prepare them for college. But the downside of this school are the students. More than half of them don't take advantage of t...
6/28/2012
The best school in the world is the one that you graduate from! I am a 1981 Graduate from Curie High and I have attended every reuninon since graduation. My academic, social, and cultural experience prepared me very well for all of my human endeavors which were many with many more ahead of me to acc...
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$325,813
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$76,205
% of College Grads
13%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,538 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.1%
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Curie Metropolitan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 3,219 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Curie Metropolitan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.11, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $325,813. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hancock College Preparatory High School, Solorio Acad High School, Gage Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Curie Metropolitan High School.