Neal Math & Science Academy in N Chicago, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Neal Math & Science Academy is a suburban public school in N Chicago, Illinois that is part of North Chicago Community Unit School District 187. It serves 525 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Its teachers have had 56 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

525 Students

43 Teachers

1905 Argonne Dr

N Chicago, IL 60064 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Neal Math & Science Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

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.

Neal Math & Science Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 15, 2025

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