LINDBLOM HS
6130 S WOLCOTT Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60636
9, 48, 63
Green
Student Body: 1286
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
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Arabic,Chinese
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 7,8,9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- Yes
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Dress Code
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00 - 3:05PM
Demographics
0.5%
Asian
66.3%
Black
29.0%
Hispanic
2.6%
White
1.6%
Other
School Stats
6.7%
Diverse Learners
3.0%
Limited English
1.4%
Mobility Rate
40.8%
Chronic Truancy
58.6%
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
- 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
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Nights
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Running
- Safe Passage
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Debate Team
- Expanded Library Service Hours
- 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' Golf
- Boys' Soccer
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Boys' Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance
- Flag Football
- Football
- Girls on Track
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Golf
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Swimming
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Girls' Water Polo
- Pom-Pon
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Yoga/Pilates
School Performance
88.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
98.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
93.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
1046
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
83.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating
Admissions
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.
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: Tier is only considered in the selection of 7th grade applicants. 30% of seats are filled based on test scores alone. The remaining seats are evenly divided among applicants from each of the four socio-economic tiers.
- Number of applications: 551
- Number of offers: 135
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: Proximity,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: Proximity,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: /
- Priority: General,Tier
- Number of applications: 3335
- Number of offers: 315
