Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School is a public four-year magnet high school located in the Archer Heights neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Curie is operated by Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools district.
Serving 3,136 students in grades 9-12, Curie Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curie Metropolitan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Curie Metropolitan High School's student population of 3,136 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 200 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
200 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Curie Metropolitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curie Metropolitan High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2945 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
87%
28%
Black
9%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curie Metropolitan High School's ranking?
Curie Metropolitan High School is ranked #2945 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Curie Metropolitan High School often compared to?
Curie Metropolitan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bogan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curie Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Curie Metropolitan High School is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Curie Metropolitan High School?
3,136 students attend Curie Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Curie Metropolitan High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curie Metropolitan High School?
Curie Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curie Metropolitan High School offer ?
Curie Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Curie Metropolitan High School part of?
Curie Metropolitan High School is part of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Curie Metropolitan High School located?
Curie Metropolitan High School is located in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Archer Heights.
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