ITW David Speer Academy is a high school that serves students in ninth through 12th grade. It is one of 18 schools in the Noble public charter school network in Chicago and one of the highest ranked high schools in Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report. Opening in 2014, ITW David Speer Academy was Noble’s first campus focused on a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum.
The school's goal is to expose students to STEM careers while preparing them for college. The school offers Advanced Placement classes in chemistry, calculus, physics, environmental science and computer science. Elective courses include aquatic science, engineering, welding and performing arts. ITW David Speer Academy has a slate of extracurricular activities for students, including math club, yoga club, gardening club, girls who code, Black student union and student council. Those looking for more physical activities can participate in school sports, such as football, soccer, volleyball, rugby, baseball, softball, cross country, and track and field. ITW David Speer Academy is a public charter school that
ITW Speer Academy
School Details
Head of School
Tom Mulder
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
13%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
B
B+
B+
A-
B+
A-
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
62.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
560
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
22
Reading
20
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
225:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Hispanic
87.9%
Black
10.5%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP 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
382 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
297 Students
Dominican University
221 Students
DePaul University
210 Students
Illinois State University
204 Students
Northern Illinois University
199 Students
Loyola University Chicago
169 Students
Northwestern University
110 Students
North Park University
92 Students
Michigan State University
86 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
94 Students
Business
85 Students
Computer Science
71 Students
Psychology
61 Students
Biology
60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
44 Students
Criminology
43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
37 Students
Architecture
32 Students
Accounting
28 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/27/2025
Hello, my experience with ITW David Speer Academy was definitely a journey I would appreciate and learn from. I have not just learned so much from the school but also just life. Learning and coping in many different ways helped me and is shaping me who I am today in college. The academics and rewards and not just what matter but the inner beauty and the person who is developing on the inside is what most matters.
5/27/2025
As a sophmore ITW David Speer Academy is good when it comes to academics and college readiness but really pushes heads onto it. Although, they do take mental health into care, it seems as if they care more about the basis of your academics than what you're going through. Many of the teachers differ from the schoolwide policy which makes school much better but it is is more strict than what is to be meant.
5/26/2025
I would say that my overall experience at ITW david speer academy was pretty decent and alright because the school wasn't too bad but it definitely wasn't perfect either.
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Map
List Price Range
$140K - $697K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$376,581
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
59%
Average Household Income
$82,822
% of College Grads
16.1%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,299 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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ITW Speer Academy is a charter 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 1,159 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 13% are proficient in reading. ITW Speer Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $376,581. Discover additional schools in the area, like Changing Oasis, Inc, Rickover Naval Academy High School, Pactt Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near ITW Speer Academy.