Admissions

Admissions

All Chicago students can attend the general education program at their neighborhood school (based on their address). Students can also apply to any open enrollment program in the city. Learn about the academic programs available at this school, application and eligibility requirements, and how students are selected for open seats. To learn more about open enrollment programs, visit GoCPS.

Programs and Requirements

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade
Details	Students are selected based on the results of their audition. Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: <a href="https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsDanceAdmissions">https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsDanceAdmissions</a>

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Audition
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	General Note: Students are selected based on the results of their audition. Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: <a href="https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsDanceAdmissions">https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsDanceAdmissions</a>

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	22
Number of Offers	1

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade
Details	International Baccalaureate (IB) is an inquiry-based, concept-driven framework that aims to develop self-directed thinkers and reflective problem solvers. Students enrolled in the IB Program may receive college credit for their high school courses. All students applying to this program must take the CPS HSAT. Elementary Preference School(s): PEIRCE

Application and Selection Details
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	High School Admissions Test (HSAT) Scores Required.
Queue Priorities	Elementary Preference,General Note: International Baccalaureate (IB) is an inquiry-based, concept-driven framework that aims to develop self-directed thinkers and reflective problem solvers. Students enrolled in the IB Program may receive college credit for their high school courses. All students applying to this program must take the CPS HSAT. Elementary Preference School(s): PEIRCE

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	802
Number of Offers	176

Overview

Grades Served

9th Grade

Details

The Senn Arts Music Program is an INTEREST BASED program. Students are selected by a lottery system - there are no auditions.  Use <a href="https://forms.gle/NDQrtkZDJ9gBtrbQ9">this FORM</a> to select which ensemble pathway best fits your interest and experience. Learn more about the Music program here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZqWmRlWZ5sVc4kI4CvplujN9uGS6NG1NEYPf1y7VDLk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Senn Arts Music - Program Info 2025-2026</a>

Application and Selection Details
Selection Type	Applicants are selected by random computerized lottery. If the program has priority groups, students in those groups are selected in the order listed.
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	General Note: The Senn Arts Music Program is an INTEREST BASED program. Students are selected by a lottery system - there are no auditions.  Use <a href="https://forms.gle/NDQrtkZDJ9gBtrbQ9">this FORM</a> to select which ensemble pathway best fits your interest and experience. Learn more about the Music program here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZqWmRlWZ5sVc4kI4CvplujN9uGS6NG1NEYPf1y7VDLk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Senn Arts Music - Program Info 2025-2026</a>

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	48
Number of Offers	9

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade
Details	Students are selected based on the results of their audition. Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: <a href="https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsTheatreAdmissions">https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsTheatreAdmissions</a>

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Audition
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	General Note: Students are selected based on the results of their audition. Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: <a href="https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsTheatreAdmissions">https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsTheatreAdmissions</a>

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	29
Number of Offers	6

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade
Details	Students are selected based on the results of their audition. Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: <a href="https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsVisualArtAdmissions">https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsVisualArtAdmissions</a>

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Portfolio Review
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	General Note: Students are selected based on the results of their audition. Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: <a href="https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsVisualArtAdmissions">https://www.sennhs.org/apps/pages/SennArtsVisualArtAdmissions</a>

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	97
Number of Offers	35

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Programs and Requirements