Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter

www.cmsaonline.net

Charter School 623 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Chicago Math & Science Elementary Charter (CMSESC) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is part of a larger network (Concept Schools) that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school aims to create a college-preparatory environment, utilizing a structured approach to instruction that integrates modern technology into daily learning to prepare students for the demands of middle and high school.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive campus culture, CMSESC strives to foster an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Through partnerships with families and a commitment to high expectations, the school works to provide a high-quality, specialized education to a diverse population of students in the Chicago area.

623

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	234
Black	280
Asian	68
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Black
280 (44.9%)
Hispanic
234 (37.6%)
Asian
68 (10.9%)
White
28 (4.5%)
Two or More
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)761-8960
Website:	http://www.cmsaonline.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 6 36

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 87

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	87
Grade 9	120
Grade 10	117
Grade 11	110
Grade 12	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	51.2%
Male	304	48.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)