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

Application and Selection Details
Selection Type	<em>Students are selected by lottery within groups with preferences for students who meet a minimum HSAT composite score and who live within the attendance area of the school.</em>
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	Proximity Preference,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	119
Number of Offers	10

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	117
Number of Offers	8

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	Sibling Preference,Staff Priority,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	232
Number of Offers	23

Overview

Grades Served

9th Grade

Details

All students applying to this program must take the HSAT (PreACT 9 Secure) administered by CPS. Applicants must meet a minimum HSAT score to be considered for the lottery. Minimum scores will be determined once initial results are released in February 2027. This program selects students based on the "Preferences & Priorities" groups listed below. 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	3.00
Queue Priorities	Sibling Preference,General Note: All students applying to this program must take the HSAT (PreACT 9 Secure) administered by CPS. Applicants must meet a minimum HSAT score to be considered for the lottery. Minimum scores will be determined once initial results are released in February 2027. This program selects students based on the "Preferences & Priorities" groups listed below. Students in those groups are selected in the order listed.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	94
Number of Offers	2

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	Sibling Preference,Staff Priority,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	135
Number of Offers	15

COLLINS STEAM HS

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