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Mather High School

Grades 09–12 · Chicago, IL · NCES 170993000977

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5835 N Lincoln Ave · Chicago, IL 60659

At a glance

Reported students

1,777

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

121

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

411

Mather High School: 1,777 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

14.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,718
Teachers (FTE)
119.5
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1

What the reported data says about Mather High School

Mather High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 1,777 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.6%) and Asian (20.7%). English learners represent 29% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Mather High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 121 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
29%
Students with disabilities
16.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
78.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White12.8%
  • Hispanic49.6%
  • Black15%
  • Asian20.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial1.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

19 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Thomas Kelly College Preparatory

High · Grades 09–12

1,762 reported students

Hubbard High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,710 reported students

Von Steuben Metro Science HS

High · Grades 09–12

1,698 reported students

Kennedy High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,647 reported students

Jones College Prep High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,954 reported students

Juarez Community Academy HS

High · Grades 09–12

1,585 reported students

View all 641 district schools →