LINDBLOM MATH & SCIENCE ACAD HIGH SCHOOL

Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 1,325 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 75 teachers, Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lindblom Math & Science Academy (LMSA) is a selective-enrollment public high school located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Originally founded in 1919, the school has a long history of academic excellence and is widely recognized for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes advanced coursework in mathematics, science, and technology. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it attracts high-achieving students from across the city, fostering a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment that prepares pupils for competitive university programs and professional careers.

Beyond its academic focus, Lindblom is known for its strong sense of community and dedication to the humanities and global citizenship. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level sports, debate teams, and specialized academic clubs, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to social-emotional learning and student empowerment, Lindblom remains a cornerstone of the Englewood community and consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the state of Illinois.

For more information, contact Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS at (773) 535-9300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6130 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636-2100
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LINDBLOM MATH & SCIENCE ACAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 1,325 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
1,325
Teachers:
75.55
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,325 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LINDBLOM MATH & SCIENCE ACAD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.8%
Hispanic/Latino
24.5%
White
2.6%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
58.2%
Male
41.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.