The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, or IMSA, is a three-year residential public secondary education institution in Aurora, Illinois, United States, with an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
Serving 630 students in grades 10-12, Illinois Mathematics And Science ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Illinois Mathematics And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Illinois Mathematics And Science's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
45 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Campus Size
97 acres
School Rankings
Illinois Mathematics And Science ranks within the top 1% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Illinois Mathematics And Science is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 3542 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (05-06)
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illinois Mathematics And Science's ranking?
Illinois Mathematics And Science is ranked #1 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Illinois Mathematics And Science?
The graduation rate of Illinois Mathematics And Science is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Illinois Mathematics And Science?
630 students attend Illinois Mathematics And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Illinois Mathematics And Science students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Illinois Mathematics And Science offer ?
Illinois Mathematics And Science offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Illinois Mathematics And Science part of?
Illinois Mathematics And Science is part of Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy School District.
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