Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Summary:

Von Steuben Metro Science High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 1,656 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Von Steuben Metro Science High School's academic performance is significantly better than the district average. The school ranks 145th out of 697 schools in Illinois and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students outperform their peers in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state on standardized tests, with 30.2% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 18.6% in the district and 26.1% statewide. The school also boasts a high 94.1% four-year graduation rate, much higher than the district average. Von Steuben Metro Science High School excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Amundsen High School, which is located just 1.7 miles away, Von Steuben Metro Science High School stands out as a high-performing institution with higher statewide rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.1% in 2019-2020 to 42.1% in 2023-2024, which is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5039 N Kimball Ave
       Chicago, IL  60625-4905


(773) 534-5100

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,318 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,656

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.3%
White:
16.2%
Asian:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Compare Details Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks better than 79.2% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 12th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.43. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Von Steuben Metro Science High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Von Steuben Metro Science High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Von Steuben Metro Science High School is $16,318. 127 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Von Steuben Metro Science High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Von Steuben Metro Science High School 145th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Von Steuben Metro Science High School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Von Steuben Metro Science High School

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Rank History for all students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.66 349th 586 40.4%
2004 72.57 147th 592 75.2%
2005 77.16 111th 590 81.2%
2006 55.07 311th 596 47.8%
2007 48.00 364th 612 40.5%
2008 66.45 212th 624 66.0%
2009 48.26 375th 632 40.7%
2010 57.79 312th 643 51.5%
2011 65.68 249th 655 62.0%
2012 69.34 199th 665 70.1%
2013 59.78 304th 670 54.6%
2014 60.27 284th 670 57.6%
2015 60.05 208th 614 66.1%
2016 47.21 315th 643 51.0%
2017 62.93 208th 642 67.6%
2018 60.89 232nd 647 64.1%
2019 71.80 154th 701 78.0%
2021 82.18 105th 688 84.7%
2022 65.18 211th 699 69.8%
2023 65.65 197th 699 71.8%
2024 73.43 145th 697 79.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.99 54th 183 70.5%
2021 60.66 34th 189 82.0%
2022 61.44 44th 205 78.5%
2023 36.03 132nd 217 39.2%
2024 76.93 27th 248 89.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.83 253rd 473 46.5%
2021 51.32 141st 453 68.9%
2022 50.47 142nd 493 71.2%
2023 96.00 28th 476 94.1%
2024 86.68 60th 482 87.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.22 83rd 585 85.8%
2019 85.07 43rd 639 93.3%
2021 94.49 28th 611 95.4%
2022 76.88 84th 626 86.6%
2023 78.61 81st 644 87.4%
2024 88.74 51st 639 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.22 254th 620 59.0%
2019 65.65 199th 665 70.1%
2021 71.04 160th 639 75.0%
2022 57.01 261st 658 60.3%
2023 58.42 245th 656 62.7%
2024 67.73 173rd 664 73.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.73 184th 428 57.0%
2024 39.46 190th 429 55.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.41 213th 619 65.6%
2019 75.58 129th 675 80.9%
2021 87.44 76th 653 88.4%
2022 69.10 158th 664 76.2%
2023 69.76 156th 668 76.6%
2024 75.86 133rd 668 80.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.46 95th 132 28.0%
2019 48.58 79th 130 39.2%
2021 47.29 76th 135 43.7%
2022 28.40 109th 141 22.7%
2023 30.89 101st 134 24.6%
2024 34.93 95th 137 30.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.56 71st 253 71.9%
2019 68.38 59th 299 80.3%
2021 92.04 17th 281 94.0%
2022 75.22 40th 294 86.4%
2023 67.61 59th 301 80.4%
2024 83.43 30th 299 90.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.97 69th 291 76.3%
2019 63.15 84th 317 73.5%
2021 70.30 60th 317 81.1%
2022 54.09 131st 335 60.9%
2023 59.00 100th 333 70.0%
2024 64.53 80th 336 76.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.04 131st 548 76.1%
2019 88.98 55th 552 90.0%
2021 95.95 32nd 553 94.2%
2022 74.46 111th 560 80.2%
2023 71.28 136th 557 75.6%
2024 91.16 51st 554 90.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 20, 2019

Open Quote Our son is about to graduate from the Von Steuben Scholars program. Von's Scholar's program was his choice over a selective enrollment HS school in Chicago due to enrollment and class size, ability to interact with the teachers during tour, and the diversity of the program/school. He has found the school environment warm, personable and safe and has friends throughout the school population. Programming is forward thinking, deep/rich classroom interaction/discussion at teacher and peer level is daily and, as a parent I have found all his teachers to be available and responsive. AP classes are abundant, and our son has only accelerated in his academics, critical thinking and world views. Thank you Von administration, teachers and students! You are doing a GREAT job. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Von Steuben Metro Science High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 395 196 223 5 n/a n/a 0 1228
1989 404 371 237 268 1 n/a n/a 0 1281
1990 416 360 251 271 2 n/a n/a 0 1300
1991 440 337 287 291 2 n/a n/a 0 1357
1992 445 337 337 323 2 n/a n/a 0 1444
1993 391 445 289 298 2 n/a n/a 0 1425
1994 388 418 313 319 2 n/a n/a 0 1440
1995 407 327 299 351 5 n/a n/a 0 1389
1996 407 327 299 351 5 n/a n/a 0 1389
1997 406 326 316 361 9 n/a n/a 0 1418
1998 427 390 280 333 13 n/a n/a 0 1443
1999 433 390 259 340 17 n/a n/a 0 1439
2000 419 388 266 363 9 n/a n/a 0 1445
2001 448 397 286 296 22 n/a n/a 0 1449
2002 500 366 296 302 15 n/a n/a 0 1479
2003 500 366 296 302 15 n/a n/a 0 1479
2004 515 398 282 328 16 n/a n/a 0 1539
2005 480 454 283 356 11 n/a n/a 0 1584
2006 386 438 254 359 9 n/a n/a 85 1531
2007 348 461 223 370 7 n/a n/a 70 1479
2008 335 440 256 426 5 n/a n/a 124 1586
2009 405 470 234 517 2 n/a n/a 1 1629
2010 424 403 218 585 4 n/a n/a 1 1635
2011 395 316 215 689 15 2 28 0 1660
2012 355 259 191 774 20 3 29 0 1631
2013 334 231 205 836 13 3 28 0 1650
2014 315 194 226 882 10 4 32 0 1663
2015 312 199 225 910 9 2 29 0 1686
2016 292 186 216 923 7 1 30 0 1655
2017 296 179 235 982 9 2 32 0 1735
2018 282 190 221 987 10 3 33 0 1726
2019 291 175 237 1022 11 2 36 0 1774
2020 298 173 258 939 8 6 33 0 1715
2021 287 168 253 893 7 11 31 0 1650
2022 280 168 261 890 10 13 30 0 1652
2023 269 165 258 916 8 16 24 0 1656

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Von Steuben Metro Science High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1228 66.2 18.5 n/a
1989 1281 71.2 17.9 n/a
1990 1300 75.2 17.2 n/a
1991 1357 74.2 18.2 n/a
1992 1444 73.8 19.5 n/a
1993 1425 74.8 19.1 n/a
1994 1440 69.8 20.6 n/a
1995 1389 70.2 19.8 n/a
1996 1389 70.2 19.8 n/a
1997 1418 70.6 20.1 n/a
1998 1443 69.8 20.7 n/a
1999 1439 73.6 19.6 n/a
2000 1445 75.4 19.2 n/a
2001 1449 74.2 19.5 n/a
2002 1479 76.0 19.5 50.6
2003 1479 76.0 19.5 50.6
2004 1539 75.4 20.4 64.8
2005 1584 90.8 17.4 69.3
2006 1531 97.0 15.8 67.3
2007 1479 81.0 18.3 57.9
2008 1586 95.0 16.7 58.8
2009 1629 99.0 16.5 66.2
2010 1635 95.0 17.2 72.6
2011 1660 92.0 18.0 74
2012 1631 90.0 18.1 78.7
2013 1650 109.1 15.1 75.5
2014 1663 94.0 17.6 77.6
2015 1686 95.0 17.7 79.1
2016 1655 96.0 17.2 77
2017 1735 92.6 18.7 75.4
2018 1726 95.0 18.1 75.5
2019 1774 102.5 17.3 66.3
2020 1715 103.0 16.6 67.5
2021 1650 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1652 98.0 16.8 61.6
2023 1656 104.0 15.9 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Von Steuben Metro Science High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1228 66.2 18.5 n/a
1989 1281 71.2 17.9 n/a
1990 1300 75.2 17.2 n/a
1991 1357 74.2 18.2 n/a
1992 1444 73.8 19.5 n/a
1993 1425 74.8 19.1 n/a
1994 1440 69.8 20.6 n/a
1995 1389 70.2 19.8 n/a
1996 1389 70.2 19.8 n/a
1997 1418 70.6 20.1 n/a
1998 1443 69.8 20.7 n/a
1999 1439 73.6 19.6 n/a
2000 1445 75.4 19.2 n/a
2001 1449 74.2 19.5 n/a
2002 1479 76.0 19.5 50.6
2003 1479 76.0 19.5 50.6
2004 1539 75.4 20.4 64.8
2005 1584 90.8 17.4 69.3
2006 1531 97.0 15.8 67.3
2007 1479 81.0 18.3 57.9
2008 1586 95.0 16.7 58.8
2009 1629 99.0 16.5 66.2
2010 1635 95.0 17.2 72.6
2011 1660 92.0 18.0 74
2012 1631 90.0 18.1 78.7
2013 1650 109.1 15.1 75.5
2014 1663 94.0 17.6 77.6
2015 1686 95.0 17.7 79.1
2016 1655 96.0 17.2 77
2017 1735 92.6 18.7 75.4
2018 1726 95.0 18.1 75.5
2019 1774 102.5 17.3 66.3
2020 1715 103.0 16.6 67.5
2021 1650 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1652 98.0 16.8 61.6
2023 1656 104.0 15.9 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Von Steuben Metro Science High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%98.5%99.4%
201699.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%95.6%15.9%
201799.5%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.1%99.4%20.2%
201899.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.6%99.5%19.6%
201999.5%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.5%47.5%
202497.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%92.7%98.7%97.4%94.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Von Steuben Metro Science High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $674 (6.4%) $9,891 (93.6%) $10,565
2020 $608 (5.4%) $10,651 (94.6%) $11,258
2021 $1,930 (16.4%) $9,829 (83.6%) $11,760
2022 $1,930 (16.4%) $9,829 (83.6%) $11,760
2023 $2,831 (18.8%) $12,200 (81.2%) $15,031
2024 $2,657 (16.3%) $13,661 (83.7%) $16,318

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Von Steuben Metro Science High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 701 High schoolsRanks 197th of 699 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Von Steuben Metro Science High School)50.532.7
 17.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.719.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Von Steuben Metro Science High School)42.539.5
 3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.322.3
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Von Steuben Metro Science High School)29.739.5
 9.8%
   End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)19.931.1
 11.2%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17741656
 6.7%
African American175165
 5.7%
American Indian118
 27.3%
Asian237258
 8.9%
Hispanic1022916
 10.4%
Pacific Islander216
 700%
White291269
 7.6%
Two or More Races3624
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%63.9%
 2.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,656 students attended Von Steuben Metro Science High School.

Students at Von Steuben Metro Science High School are 55% Hispanic, 16% White, 16% Asian, 10% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Von Steuben Metro Science High School ranks 145th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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