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Why Mather?

Mather High School is a global family in a neighborhood community, educating students in a safe, nurturing, and intellectually challenging environment. Through collaborative and meaningful experiences, our students develop compassion, creativity, wisdom, perseverance and integrity to make a positive impact in Chicago and beyond. 
 
 
As the most diverse high school in the city, Mather offers a variety of opportunities for students.
 
 At Mather, we prepare you for life after high school. With six different CTE programs along with 19 college-level courses and 30+ electives including an Arts program, there is something for everyone! All of our programs are 4 years long. 
 
 
Click on each icon to learn about the different programs offered at Mather:
digital media
CTE: Digital Media
IT
CTE: IT - Gaming and Web Design
pre-engineering
CTE: Pre- Engineering
pre-law
CTE: Pre- Law
 
AVID
AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination
 
Seminar
Seminar
 
Students are also encouraged to participate in after school clubs and sports. If you come across a club/sport that's not currently offered, you can create it! 
 
 
Hear about our students' favorite things about Mather:
 
 
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Questions?
 
 
Are you an incoming freshman interested in applying?
 
Make sure to go to GoCPS and add Mather to your top schools!
 
Round 1 Applications will open September 14th and will close on Friday, December 2nd.