Serving 3,178 students in grades 9-12, Curie Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,178 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Curie Metropolitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curie Metropolitan High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Curie Metropolitan High School is ranked #2901 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Curie Metropolitan High School often compared to?
Curie Metropolitan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bogan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curie Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Curie Metropolitan High School is 75%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Curie Metropolitan High School?
3,178 students attend Curie Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Curie Metropolitan High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curie Metropolitan High School?
Curie Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Curie Metropolitan High School offer ?
Curie Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Curie Metropolitan High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Curie Metropolitan High School located?
Curie Metropolitan High School is located in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Archer Heights.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,178 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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