Illinois Mathematics and Science

628 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is a premier residential public educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, serving academically talented students in grades 10 through 12. Established by the Illinois General Assembly, the academy functions as a statewide laboratory for educational excellence, focusing on a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum rooted in mathematics and science. As a residential campus, it fosters a unique collaborative community where students engage with peers from diverse backgrounds, preparing them for leadership roles in STEM fields and beyond.

Beyond its traditional classroom instruction, IMSA is recognized for its commitment to "innovation, excellence, and discovery." The academy offers students opportunities to participate in advanced research, mentorship programs with industry professionals, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. By bridging the gap between secondary education and university-level intellectual exploration, IMSA consistently produces high-achieving graduates who go on to attend some of the most competitive colleges and universities in the world, with many pursuing impactful careers in scientific research, engineering, and technology.

628

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Illinois Mathematics and Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	101
Black	52
Asian	270
Two or More	30

Asian
270 (43.0 %)
White
175 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
101 (16.1 %)
Black
52 (8.3 %)
Two or More
30 (4.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Il Mathematics & Science Academy
Phone:	(630)907-5053
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 229

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 202