Perspectives - Math and Science Academy
Charter · 6-12
At a glance
In 2026, 82% of students were chronically absent - above what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2026). In 2025–26, 508 applications were recorded for 74 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Academic performance
- Fewer than 10 students met the math standard on the 2026 IAR, so ISBE does not publish the exact rate; 37% met the ELA standard (ISBE Report Card 2026). The school serves both elementary and high school grades, so the state rated each part on its own for 2026. The public data file does not show the two ratings.
- Academic fit
- Average class size is 21.6 (ISBE Report Card 2026).
- Social-emotional fit
- 67% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - about what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2026).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 3663 S WABASH AVE
- Neighborhood
- Douglas
- Phone
- (773)358-6800
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://www.pcsedu.org
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Film and Video, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Paper Making, Student Art Club, Troupe Performances, Culinary Classes, Murals, Percussion, Student Music Club, Art Studio, Guitar, Media and Production Workshops, Musicals, Talent Show, Choir/Chorus, Drama, Weekend Enrichment
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
16” Softball, Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Volleyball, Wrestling, Boys' Baseball, Boys' Track, Girls' Softball, Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Girls on the Run, Touch Football, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Boys' Cross Country, Girls' Track, Softball, Volleyball
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Unknown - no CPS school ID on record
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Student-Teacher Trust, Importance of High School for the Future, and School Connectedness are rated below it this year.
From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Ambitious Instruction
47 ▼ below the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported40 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported57 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported60 ▼ below the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported31 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
38 ▼ below the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported48 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported40 ▼ below the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported30 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
40 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported59 ▼ below the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported43 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported38 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported27 ▼ below the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
39 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported42 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported49 ▬ about the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported30 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
42 ▼ below the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported43 ▼ below the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported43 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported41 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported54 ▼ below the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported38 ▼ below the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported20 ▼ below the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported39 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported37 ▼ below the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported44 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported31 ▼ below the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported43 ▼ below the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported45 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported45 ▼ below the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported40 ▬ about the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported53 ▼ below the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported46 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported44 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported24 ▼ below the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported20 ▼ below the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported26 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.
Programs (1)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MATH & SCI HS-STEM Charter | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Parent questions & conversation
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