S T E M Academy
243 Students
Middle School 8th - 8th
School Overview
The S T E M Academy, located at 1650 Pulaski Rd in Calumet City, Illinois, is an educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence through a focused curriculum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The school is designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving global workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on technical skills. By integrating these four core pillars into daily classroom instruction, the academy aims to bridge the gap between traditional theoretical learning and real-world application, equipping students with the tools necessary for future success in competitive technical fields.
Beyond its academic focus, the S T E M Academy serves as a vital resource for the Calumet City community, emphasizing innovation and student engagement. The school environment is structured to encourage curiosity and collaboration, often utilizing modern instructional methods to keep students motivated and challenged. By prioritizing high standards and a specialized learning path, the academy plays a significant role in helping local students build a strong foundation for higher education and career opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven society.
Beyond its academic focus, the S T E M Academy serves as a vital resource for the Calumet City community, emphasizing innovation and student engagement. The school environment is structured to encourage curiosity and collaboration, often utilizing modern instructional methods to keep students motivated and challenged. By prioritizing high standards and a specialized learning path, the academy plays a significant role in helping local students build a strong foundation for higher education and career opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven society.
243
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Black | 226 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black226 (93.0%)
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Hispanic12 (4.9%)
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White2 (0.8%)
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Two or More2 (0.8%)
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American Indian1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Dolton SD 149 |
| Phone: | (708)868-7595 |
| Website: | http://www.schooldistrict149.org |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 243 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
243
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 243 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 121 | 49.8% |
| Male | 122 | 50.2% |
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