Charles P Steinmetz College Preparatory HS
CPS choice · 9-12
At a glance
Family involvement was rated ‘Very Weak’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). In 2025–26, 281 applications were recorded for 36 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Academic performance
- The state's 2025 summative designation is Targeted - ISBE has identified the school for additional support (ISBE Report Card 2025).
- Academic fit
- On the 5Essentials survey, school leadership was rated ‘Very Weak’ and teacher collaboration was rated ‘Very Weak’ (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Social-emotional fit
- The school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Weak’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 3030 N MOBILE AVE
- Neighborhood
- Belmont Cragin
- Phone
- (773)534-3030
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://steinmetzcp.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
Drawing, Film and Video, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Painting, Plays/Acting, Theater, Band/Orchestra, Ethnic/Folk Dance, Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Rock Band, Student Art Club, Troupe Performances, Culinary Classes, Graphic Design, Murals, Percussion, Student Music Club, Violin/Strings, Art Studio, Ceramics, Dance, Guitar, Talent Show, Web Design, Drama, Origami
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, Bowling, Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Baseball, Boys' Track, Girls' Softball, Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Boys' Volleyball, Conditioning and Fitness, Girls' Cross Country, Basketball, Boys' Cross Country, Girls' Track, 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
- Involved families
- Very Weak
- Supportive environment
- Weak
- Ambitious instruction
- Neutral
- Effective leaders
- Very Weak
- Collaborative teachers
- Very Weak
- Safety (student-reported)
- Very Weak
- Overall organization
- Not Yet Organized
UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Quality of Student Discussion is rated above the CPS average; Teacher-Principal Trust, Teacher Influence, and Quality Professional Development 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
59 ▬ about the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported51 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported57 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported69 ▬ about the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported60 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
47 ▼ below the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported38 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported40 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported56 ▼ below the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported52 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
36 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported60 ▬ about the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported36 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported27 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported25 ▼ below the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
21 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported28 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported26 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported18 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported13 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
36 ▼ below the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported33 ▼ below the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported40 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported68 ▬ about the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported55 ▬ about the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported43 ▬ about the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported55 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported52 ▬ about the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported38 ▬ about the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported66 ▬ about the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported58 ▬ about the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported27 ▼ below the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported47 ▼ below the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported24 ▼ below the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported60 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported39 ▬ about the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported43 ▼ 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 (3)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Media Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
MYP Diploma Program IB Your child must take the HSAT to apply. No IB middle school is needed. CPS picks students by HSAT score and 7th-grade grades, with 35 bonus points for living in the school's area. | 9 | Point-based | Yes | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
STEAM Neighborhood CPS requires a GPA of at least 2.00. Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.
Next meetings
CPS has not posted any upcoming meetings for this council yet.
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Anna Vilchez · Principal
- Itzayana Ortiz Bello · Parent
- Cecilia Guadalupe · Parent
- Hermelinda Flores · Parent
- Cassandra Hernandez · Parent
- Jose Quiles · Community member
- Vanessa Valentin · Community member
- Tara S Dunne · Teacher
- Gina Szulkowski · Teacher
- Angel DeJesus · School staff (non-teaching)
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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