Mather High School

Mather High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5835 N Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.7
3.5
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
22
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

C+
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
3.41
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
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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Test Scores

Science
27.8%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
49.6%
Asian
21.4%
Black
14.8%
White
12.6%
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 502 Students
Loyola University Chicago 336 Students
DePaul University 330 Students
Northwestern University 240 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 224 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 213 Students
Northern Illinois University 171 Students
North Park University 154 Students
University of Chicago 147 Students
Illinois Institute of Technology 137 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 110 Students
Nursing 108 Students
Computer Science 107 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Finance 39 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Accounting 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 289 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/30/2024
My experience with Mather was different from other schools mainly because it's a very inclusive environment
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.
4.0 Senior
3/28/2022
Mather High School is overall a very good school. Mather High School offers great programs such as Avid, IT, and Law( The program I attend. Mather High School also has good teachers and a good learning environment. This high school also offers many clubs and sports with great coaches.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/4/2026
Do not send your kids here. Administration has no control of the students. Teachers tell the kids “don’t bother coming into class.” Students are set up to fail. I am removing my student
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...

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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 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% 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 3.41, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $460,611. 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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