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CHICAGO MATH & SCIENCE HS
7212 N CLARK St, Chicago, Illinois, 60626
22
Red
Student Body: 620
About the school

About the school Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA) is Where Excellence Thrives. CMSA has been rated as Level1 school by Chicago Public School for 8 years in a row. We are a public charter school serving Chicago students in grades 6-12. Our school is located in Rogers Park and most of our students walk to school. CMSA is a diverse community with over 40 countries represented in our school community. Since 2004, our mission has been to change the trajectory of our students’ lives by providing a rigorous, STEM focused (science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculum while creating an effective, equitable learning community with high 185 days of instruction. * 90-minute math and reading classes * Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering Courses * AP College Prep Program * Award winning robotics program Community and parent engagement We see parents and the community as partners in our students’ education. We believe that forging strong relationships benefit students and the community. For further information please visit our website at cmsaonline.net

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Turkish
Refugee Services
Yes
School Grades
6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Demographics

10.8%
Asian
44.8%
Black
37.9%
Hispanic
4.5%
White
2.0%
Other

School Stats

10.2%
Diverse Learners
42.6%
Limited English
10.3%
Mobility Rate
18.1%
Chronic Truancy
84.7%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Guitar
  • Percussion
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design
  • Weekend Enrichment

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Physical Education
  • School-based Dental Services

Life And Leadership

  • Environmental Club
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Cooking Club
  • ESL Workshops
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Safety Workshops
  • Self-Esteem Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Academic Olympics
  • Advanced Placement
  • Algebra
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Bowl
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Science Club
  • Science Lab
  • Speech Team
  • Spelling Team
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Track
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Girls on Track
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Track
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Zumba
94.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
75.0%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
84.0%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
981
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
69.5%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • 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.

CHICAGO MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY HS-Charter-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • 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: Continuing Enrollment,Sibling Preference,General
  • Number of applications: 634
  • Number of offers: 60