School Overview
Von Steuben Metropolitan Science High School, located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public magnet school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses heavily on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curricula, offering students a wide array of honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Beyond its specialized science focus, the school is recognized for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for competitive collegiate environments through a blend of traditional instruction and research-based learning opportunities.

In addition to its academic programs, Von Steuben fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level sports teams, competitive academic clubs, and arts programs. The school’s location on the city’s North Side serves a multicultural community, and it is frequently noted for its strong partnerships with local universities and organizations, which provide students with internship and enrichment experiences. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Von Steuben remains a top-choice institution for students seeking a challenging, well-rounded high school experience in Chicago.
1,698
Total Students
106.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Von Steuben Metro Science HS
Demographic Student Count
White302
Hispanic940
Black145
Asian262
Two or More31
American Indian5
Pacific Islander13
  • Hispanic
    940 (55.4%)
  • White
    302 (17.8%)
  • Asian
    262 (15.4%)
  • Black
    145 (8.5%)
  • Two or More
    31 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    13 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    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: Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone: (773)534-5100
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 449
Grade 10 449
Grade 11 397
Grade 12 403

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Von Steuben Metro Science HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9449
Grade 10449
Grade 11397
Grade 12403
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Von Steuben Metro Science HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female82648.6%
Male87251.4%
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