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
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
78%
Niche Grade
C
B-
C+
C+
B
B+
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.16
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Reading Proficiency
32%
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Math Proficiency
22%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
198
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Full Time Teachers
198
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Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
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Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
21
Science
21
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Number of AP Courses
12
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AP Pass Rate
26.9%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
4.7%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
333:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.1%
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Male
48.9%
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Hispanic
88%
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Black
8.1%
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Asian
2.1%
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White
1.3%
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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
949 Students
DePaul University
633 Students
Loyola University Chicago
500 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
459 Students
Northern Illinois University
445 Students
Roosevelt University
409 Students
Saint Xavier University
374 Students
Illinois State University
309 Students
Northwestern University
300 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
278 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
237 Students
Nursing
196 Students
Psychology
170 Students
Accounting
113 Students
Computer Science
103 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
91 Students
Early Childhood Education
90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
73 Students
Biology
72 Students
Criminology
68 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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 .
12/4/2024
I am currently attending Curie for almost 4 years. I would like to see more community building and resources for the students. I would also like to see more college readiness from the school. I feel as though as a senior we are not being fully prepared for college.
9/29/2024
I like how the school is diverse, even though the majority is Latinos, but they include everybody. They have lots of clubs and afterschool activities such as sports. I don't like how sometimes they don't remind people of this and that happening when some people want to go. I also don't like the school fees because we have to may for things I don't need like arts when I didn't take any freshman, junior, nor senior year and makes us pay addition payments that we didn't know we had to pay. The students there are nice but there are fights that occur but no one is super injured because the staff tries to stop it.
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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Average Home Value
$333,334
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$76,205
% of College Grads
13%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,637 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
86.5%
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,219 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% 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 3.16, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $333,334. 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.