Illinois Math & Science Academy in Aurora, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Illinois Math & Science Academy is a suburban public school in Aurora, Illinois that is part of Illinois Dept Of Education. It serves 656 students in grades 10 - 12. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 10 - 12

656 Students

# of teachers unavailable

1500 Sullivan Rd

Aurora, IL 60506 View local requests

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Mr. Grant Bell

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Illinois Math & Science Academy Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

71%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Illinois Math & Science Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 9, 2026

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