Il Mathematics & Science Academy

Located at 1500 Sullivan Road in Aurora, Illinois, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy operates as a specialized public school district within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Set in a vibrant suburban community, this fully operational, single-school district delivers an intensive academic program tailored specifically for high school students in grades 10 through 12. As a standalone regular public school district, it provides a focused educational pathway designed to cultivate advanced learning opportunities for upper-level high schoolers from across the region.

According to federal data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the academy serves a high-achieving student body of 656 enrolled scholars, evenly distributed across the sophomore (215 students), junior (223 students), and senior (218 students) classes. The student population is demographically diverse and gender-balanced, bringing together students from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Academic and institutional operations are supported by a strong staffing foundation, including 64 full-time equivalent teachers and over 300 support personnel, bringing the total district staff to 366 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated faculty-to-student balance allows researchers, parents, and prospective students to see a clear commitment to individual mentorship, robust academic support, and comprehensive institutional resources.