Mather High School

www.cps.edu

1,749 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stephen T. Mather High School, located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public four-year high school that serves a highly diverse student body. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is well-known for its international focus and cultural variety, frequently cited as one of the most diverse high schools in the city. The campus draws students from numerous cultural and linguistic backgrounds, creating an environment that emphasizes global citizenship and multicultural collaboration.

Academically, Mather High School offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous coursework and social development. By prioritizing inclusivity and academic growth, Mather strives to equip its students with the skills and perspectives necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

1,749

Total Students

125.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mather High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	821
Black	261
Asian	368
Two or More	37
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
821 (46.9 %)
Asian
368 (21.0 %)
Black
261 (14.9 %)
White
249 (14.2 %)
Two or More
37 (2.1 %)
American Indian
8 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

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:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-2350
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 427

Grade 10 479

Grade 11 430

Grade 12 413

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mather High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	427
Grade 10	479
Grade 11	430
Grade 12	413

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mather High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	785	44.9%
Male	964	55.1%

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