School Overview
Steinmetz College Prep High School, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a large public four-year high school that serves a diverse student body. Named after the German-American mathematician and electrical engineer Charles Proteus Steinmetz, the school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and college readiness. It offers a wide range of educational pathways, including an International Baccalaureate (IB) program, honors courses, and various career-technical education tracks, all designed to prepare students for the rigors of higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Steinmetz is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and student development. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, competitive academic clubs, performing arts programs, and service-oriented organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build community. By balancing a structured academic environment with diverse enrichment opportunities, Steinmetz College Prep aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages personal growth and civic engagement among its students.
1,230
Total Students
82.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steinmetz College Prep HS
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic917
Black199
Asian8
Two or More5
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    917 (74.6%)
  • Black
    199 (16.2%)
  • White
    93 (7.6%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.4%)
  • 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: Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone: (773)534-3030
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 205
Grade 10 345
Grade 11 343
Grade 12 337

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Steinmetz College Prep HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9205
Grade 10345
Grade 11343
Grade 12337
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Steinmetz College Prep HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62851.1%
Male60248.9%
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