The Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA) at 7212 N Clark Street serves sixth through 12th grade students with a tuition-free college preparatory program. Part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) District, CMSA is operated as a charter school specializing in developing students' scholastic aptitude through science and math studies.
CMSA enrolls approximately 600 students who enjoy an average student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Students at the CMSA are encouraged to prepare for higher learning opportunities with AP courses in biology, calculus AB, English language and composition, English literature and Composition, U.S. history, world history and art.
Since 2013, the Chicago Math and Science Academy has earned CPS' highest quality rating of either Level 1 or Level 1+ and was rated the #1 Public Charter High School in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years.
The blue and white Titans cheer on basketball, softball, baseball, track and field and soccer teams and CMSA students excel both on and off the court.
CMSA students are taught core social values including respect, responsibility and integrity. Offering award-winning courses in robotics, engineering, music and art, CMSA seeks to educate the whole child.
Chicago Math and Science Academy
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
7212 N Clark St,
Chicago, IL
School Details
Head of School
Aydin Kara
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
100%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
A-
A-
B+
B
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
580
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
14%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
54%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
306:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Black
41.1%
Hispanic
38.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.9%
White
7.3%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Niche Standout MS in Illinois
#2
Best Charter HS in Illinois
#3
Best Charter MS in Illinois
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
210 Students
Northwestern University
153 Students
Loyola University Chicago
152 Students
DePaul University
139 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
134 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
102 Students
Northern Illinois University
96 Students
University of Chicago
96 Students
Roosevelt University
76 Students
Illinois State University
72 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
60 Students
Computer Science
60 Students
Nursing
52 Students
Biology
43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
38 Students
Psychology
32 Students
Computer Software Engineering
26 Students
Engineering
18 Students
Accounting
16 Students
Criminology
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/4/2024
It is a good diverse school. It gives you the readiness available to help you with college. I would recommend
9/7/2023
Overall lacking teachers and staff that truly care about teaching and their students. The very few that do are no longer working there or are shunned by the rest of the staff.
6/17/2023
In my honesty, I never had a bad experience in Chicago math and science academy. Throughout 6th-12th grade, all my teachers helped me, gave me amazing advice, and I knew I can count them on anything. I made a lot of friends and they are friends that supported me and where there for me. I got along with everybody and they all knew me as well as I knew them too.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/19/2022
My years at the school were wonderful. Even through the school has some flaws (as does every other high school), I feel the school makes you feel appreciated and cared for.
11/9/2019
My experience has not been good. My student likes most of her teachers with the exception of one who is egregiously unprofessional. I was basically told by administration if I didn’t like it we should leave.
7/2/2015
This is a high school in name only. There is really no variety when it come to classes. Everything at this place seems like it was planned at the last minute.
2/20/2013
My friend's doughter goes to that school. They really like it. It is safest school in this area. Staff is very dedicated.She was complaining about foods.
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Map
About Rogers Park
List Price Range
$129K - $844K
Homes For Sale
50
Average Home Value
$382,112
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Household Income
$70,403
% of College Grads
49.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,568 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
69.8%
Homes for Sale
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Triangle Park
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Leider Park
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Touhy Park
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Kamen Park
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Louis Goldberg Playlot Park
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Schreiber Park
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Paschen Park
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