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  3. Teachers
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  4. College Prep
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  5. Clubs & Activities
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  6. Health & Safety
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  7. Administration
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  8. Sports
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Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is an elite, public school located in Aurora, IL. It has 650 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Address
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
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Telephone
(630) 907-5000
Website
imsa.edu

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
—
Percent Proficient - Math
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Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1450
303 responses
Average ACT
33
265 responses
AP Enrollment
55%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
96%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 53 responses
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  • Clash of the Halls
    40%
  • Cultural shows
    21%
  • Fall carnival
    15%
  • Residential Programming
    6%
  • Day of service
    4%
  • Gutter Splits
    4%
  • Homecoming
    4%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
650
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
9%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.33 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.33 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.33 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
—
National
$12,239
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.33 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.33 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.33 responses
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They really push academics and have a lot of college level courses in multiple STEM topics. If the subject of the class interests you, it's very likely that you will love the course. Although they offer numerous sports, the coaches aren't always qualified, nor are the students playing. There are numerous opportunities for research and internships and clubs, which is probably IMSA's highest quality. The main issue that I would like fixed at IMSA is the lack of communication between administration and the students and the number of resources they have for struggling students. The students live on campus and therefore their whole lives revolve around the school and with them not being allowed in discussions for the direction the school is moving in, or having access to mental health resources, the school often feels as though it is trapping them rather than helping them to expand their abilities.
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IMSA is a boarding school so there are many responsibilities students take on along with academics. The challenge of the school was definitely a combination of both living and curriculum although the advanced curriculum was the greater of the two. Countering these challenges, the school offers on site tutoring, many places to study quietly, a writing center, and interactive preparation for college. These resources help students academically while its many clubs and on campus activities create a memorable and positive living environment.
The campus is very serene and wide and the tight-knit community is accepting of students of all backgrounds and experiences.
I love IMSA! There is a great balance of academic and social opportunities. The people that you meet and the opportunities/experience you will gain is priceless Personally, I feel like the academic support for minorities could definitely be stronger, nevertheless it's still a great institution.