Mather High School

Mather High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5835 N Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.7
3.7
1,878 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christie D Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
34.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Hispanic
46.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21%
Black
14.9%
White
14.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#11 Niche Standout 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 Chicago 513 Students
Loyola University Chicago 350 Students
DePaul University 347 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 251 Students
Northwestern University 244 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 210 Students
Northern Illinois University 179 Students
North Park University 175 Students
Illinois State University 136 Students
University of Chicago 132 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 110 Students
Nursing 109 Students
Computer Science 105 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Accounting 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Pre-Law Studies 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 293 Reviews
2.0 Alum
8/27/2022
Consulars and students there are not the best. There are making biasing between students. Consulars are not there to help you, especially with schedules. But only few teachers are very nice, and can really help you.
4.0 Alum
7/6/2022
My experience with Mather was not so bad. I had made many amazing friends as well as came in contact with teachers that really wanted to help me succeed in the future. One teacher had had always believed in me was Ms. Belmonte. Writing was something I was not really good at but she has helped me express how I feel on paper and ever since then I've been more at ease with writing essays and much more in life.
5.0 NicheUser
2/17/2022
A good diversity school. People from all around the culture have them. You will get to learn so much and the teachers are very much helpful.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/19/2024
Great school! Happy I sent my child to this school, the teachers are great.
5.0 parent
5/9/2023
I went to this school for 4 years. Honestly, it was the best experience ever. I had such a hard time with my mental health in middle school during 8th grade that I felt hopeless and was ready to give up, but this high school gave me another chance and lifted me up. It's like I started a brand new li...
5.0 parent
9/2/2022
Let me start off by saying that this school challenged my daughter enough. She's now graduating UIC with a masters! We are extremely proud of her and her achievement and it all started here! Principle is incredibly approachable and friendly! Anytime I emailed him when I had a question or concern he...
1.0 parent
8/9/2022
I tried my best to create an account with parental portal but failed.I gave one star because there is no 0 star.

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Mather 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 1,878 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Mather High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $438,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northside College Preparatory High School, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Senter, Amundsen High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mather High School.

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