Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School

The school is committed to excellence and provides a structured environment focused on student growth and achievement. It emphasizes a "Curie Way" that guides its mission and vision, fostering a community where parents and stakeholders are encouraged to contribute to the enrichment of the student experience.

The school offers a robust academic curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), the IB Career Programme (CP), and the IB Diploma Programme. Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways are available in fields such as automotive technology, computer science, culinary arts, early childhood education, digital media, and broadcasting. Additionally, the school provides an AVID program, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a comprehensive Performing and Visual Arts program that includes dance, music, theater, and visual arts.

Curie Metro High School reports a 70.3% college enrollment rate and a 74% college persistence rate, both of which exceed the Chicago Public Schools averages. Over 50% of graduates earn early college and career credentials. The school has also achieved seven consecutive years of exceeding the world average for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma pass rate.

The school provides extensive support services, including a Diverse Learners Program, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) program, and a Visual Impairment (V.I.) department. A dedicated counseling team, including school social workers and psychologists, provides social and emotional learning support. Additionally, the school offers a Bilingual Program, an AVID program, and a literacy initiative to assist students with diverse academic needs.

Curie Metro High School hosts an annual Open House for prospective 8th-grade students and their families, featuring guided campus tours and information sessions. Applications are processed through the GoCPS system, with specific deadlines established by the district. Prospective families are encouraged to research the school's various academic programs to determine the best fit prior to the application window opening.

The school operates on a bell schedule and hosts regular Local School Council (LSC) meetings, which are typically held monthly. The academic year includes specific windows for application processes and enrollment milestones managed through the Chicago Public Schools system.

The campus includes a media center, a school store, and dedicated spaces for performing and visual arts, such as the Adidas Sound Lab. Athletic facilities support the school's boys' and girls' sports teams. The school also provides a lunchroom and maintains various administrative and support offices.

Students have access to a variety of clubs, activities, and tutoring services. The school also maintains athletic programs for both boys and girls, as well as a JROTC (Marine Corps) program. Additionally, students may participate in service learning opportunities and yearbook production.