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
3.4
Graduation Rate
83%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
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
22
Reading
22
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%

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 489 Students
Loyola University Chicago 328 Students
DePaul University 325 Students
Northwestern University 231 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 229 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 205 Students
Northern Illinois University 168 Students
North Park University 157 Students
University of Chicago 135 Students
Illinois State University 124 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 105 Students
Business 104 Students
Computer Science 102 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Accounting 37 Students
Pre-Law Studies 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 294 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/31/2023
I had a great experience at Mather high school I sadly only experienced 2 years of high school because of Covid but,overall it has been a great experience.I have met wonderful teachers,freinds ...etc,it has been a really fun ride this past 4 years went by to fast I wish I could relive all the moments I had because they were amazing.couldn't have chosen another high school to go to I experience great soccer moments and great moments as a athlete loved every single moment there.
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.
4.0 Alum
1/8/2021
Mather honestly has had a bad rep over the past few years but the new principal has done a lot and is moving Mather in the right direction (although could be better). The AP teachers are stellar here and if a student takes school seriously, Mather is easily one of the best schools in the neighborhood.
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.4, 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 $449,196. 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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