Your First Step to High School Starts Here
CPS is home to more than 160 high schools that offer a wide variety of program options to meet the academic interests of students. We want all of our families to attend the school that is the best fit for their needs, so students can either attend the general education program of the neighborhood school in the attendance boundary of their primary home address, or apply to attend any high school in the city that they are eligible for and that has available seats.
The Application Process is Divided into Three Phases
1
Explore
Summer
- Find CPS schools and programs.
- Find your neighborhood programs using your computer or mobile phone’s geo-location.
2
Apply
Fall
- Create an account and a family profile.
- Attend open house events.
- Add programs and rankings to the application.
- Submit the application by the deadline.
3
Results
Spring
- Receive selection results through your GoCPS account.
- Accept or decline offers by the deadline, if applicable.
- Participate in the Waitlist process, if applicable.
Search for Schools & Programs
The CPS School Search tool lets you filter, find, and compare GoCPS programs based on location, academic focus, and more. Each school’s profile page includes eligibility and selection criteria for all programs offered. Need help? View our Search Tips.
School Search
Tour a School
Touring is a great opportunity to talk with principals, teachers, and other parents to see if a school or program is a good fit for your family. If the school doesn’t have an open house scheduled, call the school directly to make an appointment.
Upcoming Open Houses
View Full CalendarContact Info Office of Access & Enrollment
773-553-2060
gocps@cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools
42 W. Madison St, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
