Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School

Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
6130 S Wolcott Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.2
4.7
1,335 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alan Wesley Mather
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
47.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Black
68.8%
Hispanic
26.7%
White
2.9%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#53 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 Urbana-Champaign 543 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 518 Students
Howard University 353 Students
Northern Illinois University 333 Students
DePaul University 313 Students
Loyola University Chicago 300 Students
Northwestern University 299 Students
Illinois State University 297 Students
Bradley University 283 Students
University of Chicago 280 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 254 Students
Biology 203 Students
Business 183 Students
Computer Science 150 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 141 Students
Nursing 122 Students
Mechanical Engineering 84 Students
Pre-Law Studies 69 Students
Political Science and Government 68 Students
Criminology 67 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 417 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/24/2025
Lindblom is a generally good school. The main departments like math, reading, and science are really good and pretty well funded. Other departments like arts and languages aren't as well funded. I think this is less of a Lindblom problem and more of a CPS thing. The staff is really welcoming and they are pretty nice most of the time. If I could change one thing, I would stop the use of AI that has been sort of normalized in the school. Lindblom is full of talented artists and I'm sure none of them would mind making art for the school.
3.0 Junior
5/29/2025
The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inviting to anybody and everybody. Sports and extracurricular activities are very lacking though.
4.0 Alum
10/24/2024
The school invites you into learning about many different cultures. The academics are very in depth and well rounded and have certainly prepared me for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 8 Reviews
5.0 other
12/2/2016
My son is currently in his junior year. He has been thriving and doing well throughout. The teachers and counselors are awesome and supportive. They keep him engaged, involved, and encourage him to explore opportunities outside of the school walls too.
principal
9/16/2016
Excellent dedicated teaching staff. My child loves attending school. Lots of options regarding extr curricular activities. Great college readiness program.
5.0 parent
5/31/2016
I'm so happy my kids are going here. Yes, the neighborhood is depressed, but the staff is very cognizant of the dangers, and they do everything they can to keep the kids safe. This includes offering shuttle bus service, and walking kids to bus stops to wait with them. (The security guards walk to th...
5.0 other
4/27/2014
Lindblom is great school to attend because of its diversity, teachers, and overall environment. It's so easy to blend and and not worrying about pier criticism. Beacuse of its diversity, you learn about differnt cultures and how to work with people. Finally, the teachers at Lindblom are incredible b...

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Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,335 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $166,865. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harper High School, Excel Academy of Englewood, Gage Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School.

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