LINDBLOM HS
6130 S WOLCOTT Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60636
9, 48, 63
Green
Student Body: 1336
About the school
Lindblom, a US News & World Report Gold Medal School, offers high-achieving students unique programs in critical world languages, math and science. With the largest Mandarin language program in Chicago and the largest non-heritage Arabic program in the United States, our language program affords students unique and rich opportunities. Our Biotechnology Center of Excellence, run in partnership with Baxter International and the Office of STEM Education Partnerships at Northwestern University, provides the anchor for our deep STEM program. With two forward-looking CTE programs, computer science and pre-engineering, Lindblom continues to find ways to make our students stand out to colleges and universities. Lindblom graduates have included Posse scholarship winners, a QuestBridge recipient, and Gates Scholars. With over $57 million in scholarships offered this past year, Lindblom is putting our students on the map! Lindblom is the #1 school for College Enrollment. Lindblom is Ranked #11 in the state of Illinois by US News & World Reports. Lindblom is Ranked #7 in Chicagoland by Chicago Magazine.
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Arabic, Chinese
- School Hours
- 8:00 - 3:05PM
- Bilingal Services
- No
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- Yes
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 7,8,9,10,11,12
Demographics
0.4%
Asian
68.5%
Black
27.2%
Hispanic
2.4%
White
1.5%
Other
School Stats
6.6%
Diverse Learners
2.3%
Limited English
1.6%
Mobility Rate
42.1%
Chronic Truancy
51.3%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- CTE (Gaming)
- CTE (Pre-Engineering - Project Lead the Way)
- JROTC
Creative
- Animation
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Ceramics
- Choir/Chorus
- Culinary Classes
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Ethnic/Folk Dance
- Fiber Arts
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Mixed Media
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Mosaics
- Murals
- Musicals
- Painting
- Percussion
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Rock Band
- Sketching
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- First Aid Training
Life And Leadership
- Activism/Social Impact Clubs
- Environmental Club
- JROTC
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Mikva Challenge
- Peer Jury
- Peer Mentors
- Restorative Justice
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council/Government
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Conflict Resolution
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Safe Passage
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Debate Team
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Learning Lab
- Math Bowl
- Math Team
- Newspaper
- Poetry Workshops
- Science Club
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys’ Baseball
- Boys’ Basketball
- Boys’ Bowling
- Boys’ Cross Country
- Boys’ Golf
- Boys’ Soccer
- Boys’ Softball
- Boys’ Swimming
- Boys’ Track
- Boys’ Volleyball
- Boys’ Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance
- Football
- Girls on Track
- Girls’ Baseball
- Girls’ Basketball
- Girls’ Bowling
- Girls’ Cross Country
- Girls’ Golf
- Girls’ Soccer
- Girls’ Softball
- Girls’ Swimming
- Girls’ Tennis
- Girls’ Track
- Girls’ Volleyball
- Girls’ Water Polo
- Pom-Pon
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Yoga/Pilates
School Performance
88.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
98.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
93.5%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
1040
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
84.4%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
- Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
LINDBLOM HS - Selective Enrollment - Academic Center
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
7-8
Admissions Exam
- Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
- GPA: 2.5
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General,Tier
- Note: The Academic Center program serves only grades 7-8. The distribution of available seats into the 4 socio-economic tiers will only be applicable at the entry-level grade (7th grade).
- Number of applications: 473
- Number of offers: 150
LINDBLOM HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
LINDBLOM HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
LINDBLOM HS-Selective Enrollment High School
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Admissions Exam
- Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: / 48
- Priority: General,Tier
- Number of applications: 3384
- Number of offers: 290
