Enrollment
1,777
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Mather High School
Federal NCES profile for Mather High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993000977
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mather High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #38 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 1,777
- students enrolled
Mather High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mather High School ranks #38 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mather High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mather High School
Mather High School is a large high school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 1,777 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,777 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding City of Chicago Sd 299 spends $21,050 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chicago's high schools, it stands alongside Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students): Mather High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.5:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students) and Taft High School (4,487 students) alongside Mather High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mather High School compares
Mather High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,777
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,777 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 125.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993000977
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
Asian 20.7%
African American 15.0%
White 12.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Mather High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 296:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 76
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Mather High School.
$21,050
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 29.9%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mather High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mather High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Standard public school
1,698 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Mather High School
How many students attend Mather High School?
Mather High School has 1,777 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mather High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mather High School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mather High School?
The largest demographic group at Mather High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mather High School?
Mather High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mather High School rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Mather High School ranks #38 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chicago on the city page.
Is Mather High School a good school?
Mather High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Mather High School, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.