From Steuben Metropolitan Science Center

What From Steuben Metropolitan Science Center does

Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center is a public magnet high school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, located at 5039 North Kimball Avenue in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood. The school enrolls 1,727 students and offers two academic programs: a selective all-honors Scholars program and a Magnet College Prep program that allows flexible class-level placement. Curriculum emphasizes college preparation, with Advanced Placement coursework, dual credit through City Colleges of Chicago, pre-engineering pathways, and over 75 extracurricular clubs and sports. Outcomes include a 100% graduation rate (Class of 2024), 99.72% postsecondary enrollment, 48% of seniors earning AP college credit, and $23.5M in cumulative student scholarships, with the school earning the College Board's Gold AP Honor Roll Award in 2024. Technology is limited to standard CPS-provided tools: a 1:1 Chromebook program and Google Classroom platform, including a Virtual Academy for remote learning. The school maintains a network of community, workforce, and alumni partnerships including FORGE, Lumity, Youth Guidance, City Colleges of Chicago, and the Friends of Von alumni association.

As a public institution, Von Steuben does not generate commercial revenue; funding flows from federal, state, and local tax sources through the CPS district. The school collects nominal direct fees from families — a $250 annual student fee, a $125 senior graduation fee, a $5 Ventra transit card, and small ID replacement charges — and operates a building space rental program as a secondary revenue channel. The school is governed by a Local School Council under Chicago Board of Education oversight and is led by Principal Jennifer Sutton. Pricing for the school store, prom, and graduation add-ons is handled separately.

Name

From Steuben Metropolitan Science Center

Legal name

Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center

Website

https://vonsteuben.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center is a public CPS magnet high school in Chicago serving 1,727 students through a selective Scholars program and a Magnet College Prep program focused on STEM, AP, and dual-credit college preparation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• STEM magnet school
• Advanced placement courses
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center is a public magnet high school operated by Chicago Public Schools that delivers college preparatory education through two primary programs: the Scholars Program (a selective all-honors program with honors and AP-level coursework) and the Magnet College Prep Program (offering the same coursework with flexible class levels). It also provides Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Pre-engineering, and elective coursework, along with over 75 extracurricular clubs and sports, academic tutoring, and college and career counseling services.

Product overview

Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center is a public high school in Chicago offering two primary academic programs: the Scholars Program (an all-honors, selective program with honors and AP-level coursework) and the Magnet College Prep Program (offering the same coursework with flexible class levels). The school provides special coursework including Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Pre-engineering, and various electives. Academic support services include PAWS Tutoring, NHS tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, college counseling via Schoolinks, Dual Credit courses through City Colleges of Chicago, and Dual Enrollment opportunities. The school also offers over 75 extracurricular clubs and sports, service learning programs, National Honor Society, and various student support services including behavioral health, 504/IEP accommodations, and nurse services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scholars Program Selective all-honors program for high-achieving students seeking rigorous academic challenge through honors and Advanced Placement coursework, designed to prepare students for admission to top colleges.
• Magnet College Prep Program Magnet college preparatory program offering the same coursework as the Scholars Program with the flexibility to vary class levels to individual student goals, serving students seeking balanced academic preparation.
• Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses College-level coursework including Advanced Placement classes and dual credit courses delivered in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago, enabling qualified students to earn both high school and college credit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FORGEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development and career readiness partner supporting Von Steuben students through programming and opportunities
• LumitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM-focused partner providing programs and opportunities for students in science and technology fields
• Friends of VoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni and community support organization raising funds and resources for school programs and student support
• Albany Park Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork including Albany Park Community Center, Albany Park Library, Albany Park Theater, and River North Commission supporting community engagement
• Kedzie CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity mental health and support services partner for student wellness
• Youth GuidanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization providing programs supporting student success
• City Colleges of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities allowing qualified students to earn both high school and college credit

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Whitney M. Young Magnet High School: CPS selective enrollment magnet high school with strong AP performance and postsecondary outcomes. Comparable in scale, mission, and selective admissions model.
• Walter Payton College Prep: Top-ranked CPS selective enrollment high school with rigorous college-prep academics and nationally recognized outcomes. Closest direct peer in CPS selective enrollment magnet segment.
• Jones College Prep: CPS selective enrollment college-prep high school in downtown Chicago with rigorous academics and high graduation/postsecondary enrollment rates. Direct comparable in CPS magnet segment.
• Lane Tech High School: Chicago Public Schools selective enrollment STEM/college-prep magnet high school serving a similarly large, diverse student body with strong AP and extracurricular offerings. Direct comparable in mission, scale, and governance structure.
• Northside College Prep: CPS selective enrollment high school consistently ranked among Illinois' top schools with a strong AP curriculum and college placement record. Comparable selective magnet offering within the same district.
• Lindblom Math and Science Academy: CPS selective enrollment high school with STEM focus similar to Von Steuben's Metropolitan Science Center identity. Comparable STEM magnet offering within the same district.

Regional players

• Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA): State-funded residential STEM magnet for Illinois juniors/seniors with rigorous STEM/AP curriculum. Comparable STEM-focused mission and selective admissions, though residential and statewide rather than neighborhood-based.

Others

• Chicago Public Schools (CPS): The parent district operating Von Steuben and governing its funding, enrollment, and policy. Not a competitor but the institutional context within which Von Steuben operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vonsteubenmsc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6AjFbI7tdxZcAbLAzO0xIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/VonSteubenMSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/vonsteubenmsc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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