At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
1,777
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+25pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Mather High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,777 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60659
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000977
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,777
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino44.3%
Black / African American24.3%
Asian15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.5%
Hispanic
44.3%
Black
24.3%
Asian
15.2%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.