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VON STEUBEN HS
5039 N KIMBALL Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60625
81, 82, 92, 93
Brown
Student Body: 1670
About the school

MISSION  Prepare every student comprehensively for their next enriching educational opportunity.    VISION We will develop the most supportive learning community for the students of Friedrich W. Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center because everyone deserves the opportunity to realize their potential.  Von Steuben offers two rigorous programs: Scholars and Magnet Science. Scholars is an all-honors, selective program for students who want the challenge of honors and AP level coursework. Magnet Science Program offers the same coursework as our Scholars Program with the option to vary the level of classes to individual goals. At Von Steuben, we pride ourselves on our students' academic and athletic achievements, providing a well-rounded high school program in a safe, diverse, and enriching atmosphere. Postsecondary goals are supported each year through counselor lessons, college tours, and enrichment activities, including our Von Connection summer program for incoming 9th graders. We offer many athletic, creative, and academic extracurricular activities. Special coursework and programs include Advanced Placement and Opt4STEM.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish,Chinese,Spanish for Heritage Speakers,French
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Not Accessible
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00-3:18

Demographics

15.4%
Asian
8.5%
Black
55.2%
Hispanic
17.9%
White
3.0%
Other

School Stats

7.3%
Diverse Learners
14.8%
Limited English
3.1%
Mobility Rate
39.3%
Chronic Truancy
62.6%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE (Computer Programming)
  • CTE (IT Applications)
  • Project Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering)

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Comprehensive Gifted Program
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Knitting
  • Mixed Media
  • Murals
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Photography
  • Plays/Acting
  • Sewing
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design
  • Weekend Enrichment

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • Community Service
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Academic Olympics
  • Advanced Placement
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • History Club
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Bowl
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club
  • Young Authors

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Golf
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Swimming
  • Boys' Tennis
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Boys' Water Polo
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Football
  • 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
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
88.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
90.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
97.3%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
1025
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
76.0%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
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.

VON STEUBEN 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

VON STEUBEN HS-STEM-Magnet College Prep Program

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: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Tier
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 3241
  • Number of offers: 330

VON STEUBEN HS-Honors-Scholars

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
  • 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
  • Number of applications: 2833
  • Number of offers: 375