Types of High Schools
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Hands-on training in an industry with an opportunity to earn college credit, certifications, and participate in job shadows and internships. GoCPS application is required.
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Charter
Independently operated schools that are authorized by the Chicago Board of Education, governed by a Boards of Directors, and can exercise autonomy over many student-related policies. GoCPS application is required.
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Citywide
These are housed in a high school that has no neighborhood attendance boundary. All must apply to attend with the exception of schools with an eighth grade. GoCPS application is required.
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Continuing
This is a school or program that serves eighth grade in the same building that serves grades 9-12. If enrolled in a Continuing program, no GoCPS application is required if the students wants to continue in the ninth grade program at the same school.
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Contract
Managed by external operators, funded and monitored by the district, and must adhere to all student-related district policies. GoCPS application is required.
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District
Schools that are operated by CPS.
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Neighborhood Schools
General education programs that give priority to the students that live within the attendance boundaries. Non-attendance area students must apply.
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Service Leadership Academies
These four-year high schools prepare students for college and subsequent careers through leadership opportunities and co-curricular activities. Visit www.ChicagoJROTC.com. GoCPS application is required.
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