Serving 1,749 students in grades 9-12, Mather 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 13% (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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Mather 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 Mather High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% 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 Mather High School?
The graduation rate of Mather High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mather High School?
1,749 students attend Mather High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mather High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mather High School?
Mather High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mather High School offer ?
Mather High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mather High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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