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Mather High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,777
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Mather
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
1,777
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+25pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Mather High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,777 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60659
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000977

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,777
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino44.3%
Black / African American24.3%
Asian15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
44.3%
Black
24.3%
Asian
15.2%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)