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	7th Grade, 8th Grade
Details	Academic Centers, housed in high schools, offer high-achieving students the opportunity to take advanced classes. Students attending Academic Centers can continue at their current school when they enter 9th grade without needing to reapply.

Application and Selection Details
Selection Type	All selective enrollment programs use a points-based selection process. For this program, an applicant's final grades from the previous school year and composite score on the Regional Gifted exam are converted to points using a rubric. Students are selected in descending total point order, with top scorers chosen first. For entry-level (7th grade) selections only, a student's socioeconomic tier will be considered in the selection process (see the Preferences & Priorities section below for more details).
Minimum GPA Requirement	2.50
Queue Priorities	Rank,Tier Note: Academic Centers, housed in high schools, offer high-achieving students the opportunity to take advanced classes. Students attending Academic Centers can continue at their current school when they enter 9th grade without needing to reapply.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	803
Number of Offers	115

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade

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	Overlay Preference,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	1632
Number of Offers	256

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.

Application and Selection Details
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	High School Admissions Test (HSAT) Scores Required.
Queue Priorities	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.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	1870
Number of Offers	300

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade
Details	Military and Service Leadership programs offer a unique option for highly motivated students, providing an academically rigorous curriculum with a focus on leadership and citizenship. Applicants are selected by a random computerized lottery. This program selects students based on the "Queue Priority" groups listed on the right. Students in those groups are selected in the order listed.

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	2.00
HS Admissions Test Requirement	High School Admissions Test (HSAT) Scores Required.
Queue Priorities	Overlay Preference,Attendance Area,General Note: Military and Service Leadership programs offer a unique option for highly motivated students, providing an academically rigorous curriculum with a focus on leadership and citizenship. Applicants are selected by a random computerized lottery. This program selects students based on the "Queue Priority" groups listed on the right. Students in those groups are selected in the order listed.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	393
Number of Offers	90

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade

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	Proximity Preference,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	5
Number of Offers	1

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