Neighborhood

Every CPS student has a neighborhood high school. Each neighborhood school has an attendance boundary. Generally, all students who live within this area may attend the school; they do not have to apply.

Overview

Each neighborhood school has an attendance boundary. Generally, all students who live within this area may attend the school.

Open enrollment schools

Open enrollment schools offer another option to parents and students who are interested in schools outside their neighborhood.

Attendance boundaries

Yes. Students within the boundary area are given priority.

Resources

View list of Neighborhood schools

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Enrollment requirements

Acceptance criteria

For Open enrollment schools:

Students who live within the attendance boundary do not need to submit an application
Out-of-attendance area students may apply and will be randomly accepted for available spaces through a computerized lottery.

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Standard application - English
Standard application - Spanish