LINDBLOM HS
6130 S WOLCOTT Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60636
48, 59, 63, 9, X9
Green
Student Body: 1264
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. We offer three CTE program strands: Computer Networking, Game Programming, and Web Dev/Design Pre-Engineering Teaching Academy .Lindblom graduates have included Posse scholarship winners, a QuestBridge recipient, and Gates Scholars. Our Class of 2025 earned over $96 million in verified scholarships! 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
- N/A
- Classroom Languages
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- 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
0.4%
Asian
68.1%
Black
26.7%
Hispanic
3.1%
White
1.7%
Other
School Stats
7.0%
Diverse Learners
3.6%
Limited English
1.4%
Mobility Rate
40.8%
Chronic Truancy
59.3%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- 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
- Fashion
- Fiber Arts
- Film and Video
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Mixed Media
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Mosaics
- Murals
- Musicals
- Painting
- Percussion
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Pottery
- Rock Band
- Sketching
- Step Dance
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance
- 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 Club
- Poetry Workshops
- Science Club
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Writers Workshop
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Boys' Golf
- Boys' Soccer
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Boys' Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance
- Football
- Girls on Track
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Golf
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Swimming
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Girls' Water Polo
- Pom-Pon
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Step Dance
- 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-Academic Center
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Regional Gifted Centers Test
- Number of applications: 609
- Number of offers: 135
LINDBLOM HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports
Grades Served
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Selections
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LINDBLOM HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
Grades Served
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Selections
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LINDBLOM HS-Selective Enrollment High School
Grades Served
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