Englewood STEM High School is a public four-year high school located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened on September 3, 2019, Englewood STEM is a part of the Chicago Public Schools district and serves students in both the Englewood and West Englewood community areas.
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Englewood Stem 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Englewood Stem High School's student population of 764 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2019
Colors
White, Black, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Englewood Stem 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 Englewood Stem High School is 0.27, 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
#3464 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
84%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
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 Englewood Stem High School's ranking?
Englewood Stem High School is ranked #3464 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Englewood Stem High School often compared to?
Englewood Stem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School, King College Prep High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Englewood Stem High School?
The graduation rate of Englewood Stem High School is 72%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Englewood Stem High School?
764 students attend Englewood Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Englewood Stem High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Englewood Stem High School?
Englewood Stem High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Englewood Stem High School offer ?
Englewood Stem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Englewood Stem High School part of?
Englewood Stem High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Englewood Stem High School located?
Englewood Stem High School is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Englewood.
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