Chicago Public Schools
Apply for the 2024-25 School Year
The application period for the 2024-25 school year is open until November 9, 2023 through GoCPS. Apply for K to 9th grade and see all the places you can go with CPS.
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Aspen
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School Menus
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Sports
Register for sports and view schedules, scores, photos, and more.
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Careers
View our job board to search and apply for employment opportunities across CPS.
What's Happening at CPS
Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
Kick off the 2024 LSC Election Season
Join us for an election season kick-off event to learn about running for your Local School Council for the next term in office. The event will be held virtually on September 21.
Renewing Your Medicaid Benefits
The State of Illinois has begun mailing out Medicaid renewal forms. Get ready to renew, get support, and get your questions answered.
Apply for Civil Rights Scholars Program
The Civil Rights Scholars Program provides high school students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, engage communities, and shape CPS' response to bias-based harm. Applications are due September 25.
Apply to Pre-K Programs
Explore, compare and apply to preschool programs available in your neighborhood all in one place. Find tools to help you choose the best pre-k program for your child.
CPS Blogs
September 21, 2023
Growing Friendship Reflects the Incredible Diversity at Swift Elementary School
Community Updates
09/22/2023
Celebrating our Highest Gains Since 2016
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez shares students' promising results in English language arts and math on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness exam.
09/15/2023
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month and GoCPS
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights Hispanic Heritage Month and shares information about GoCPS Applications.
09/08/2023
Showcasing our Academic Recovery
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights a visit from Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, that showcased how CPS is supporting its students.
09/07/2023
Interested in Joining Your Local School Council? Attend a Virtual Election Kick-Off Event on September 21
In a letter, CPS Director of Local School Council Relations Kishasha Williams-Ford invites parents to a virtual LSC elections kick-off event.
09/06/2023
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Renew Your Medicaid Benefits
In a letter to families, CPS shares a reminder to renew Medicaid benefits.
A District on the Rise
Over the past two decades, CPS’ four-year high school graduation rate has nearly doubled, reaching a new record high in 2022. This progress made over such a short period of time has transformed the lives of countless graduates, and is a testament to what can be accomplished when students are centered in everything.
82.9%
2022 Four-Year Graduation Rate
Three-Year Blueprint
Our three-year Blueprint is a call to action to ensure a strong recovery from the pandemic and create a better, more equitable District. Learn more and get involved.
Strategic Initiatives
Upcoming Events
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Student Voice Leadership Summit: Coming Together Across CPS Schools
CPS & City Colleges of Chicago Career Launch Youth Apprenticeship Program
Student Voice Leadership Summit: Coming Together Across CPS Schools
CPS & City Colleges of Chicago Career Launch Youth Apprenticeship Program
School Profile Search
Find detailed info about a school, including programs and admissions requirements, after school activities, family support services, and school performance reports.
School Locator
See all CPS schools and neighborhood boundaries on this searchable map.
Enroll and Apply
Start your journey at CPS by finding the school or program that's right for you.
COVID-19 Resources
Find information on vaccinations, testing, safety guidance and more.
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