Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS

www.cps.edu

1,432 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,432

Total Students

91.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	383
Black	985
Asian	8
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
985 (68.8 %)
Hispanic
383 (26.7 %)
White
41 (2.9 %)
Two or More
12 (0.8 %)
Asian
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)535-9300
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 7 123

Grade 8 151

Grade 9 247

Grade 10 257

Grade 11 326

Grade 12 328

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	123
Grade 8	151
Grade 9	247
Grade 10	257
Grade 11	326
Grade 12	328

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	815	56.9%
Male	617	43.1%

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