Programs and Requirements
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Overview Grades Served
7th Grade, 8th Grade Details
The Service Leadership Academies are unique four-year high schools that prepare students for college and subsequent careers. Marine Leadership is the only one of these programs that is open to students in grades 7-8, and students who enter Marine's program in elementary school are able to continue there for high school without reapplying. Although students wear uniforms and operate in a structured environment, these Service Leadership Academies are not intended to prepare students for the military. Rather, students take part in unprecedented leadership opportunities and cocurricular activities, including college trips and citywide competitions, in a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment in which they can realize their full potential. 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
Note: The Service Leadership Academies are unique four-year high schools that prepare students for college and subsequent careers. Marine Leadership is the only one of these programs that is open to students in grades 7-8, and students who enter Marine's program in elementary school are able to continue there for high school without reapplying. Although students wear uniforms and operate in a structured environment, these Service Leadership Academies are not intended to prepare students for the military. Rather, students take part in unprecedented leadership opportunities and cocurricular activities, including college trips and citywide competitions, in a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment in which they can realize their full potential.
Previous Application Cycle Data Number of Applicants
82 Number of Offers
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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. Continuing students who attend Military Leadership's 7th/8th grade program are guaranteed a seat within their Guaranteed Offer application. All non-continuing students applying to this program must take the HSAT (PreACT 9 Secure) administered by CPS. Please Note: this school was formerly named Marine Leadership HS. Application and Selection Details Minimum GPA Requirement
N/A Queue Priorities
Sibling Preference,Staff Priority,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. Continuing students who attend Military Leadership's 7th/8th grade program are guaranteed a seat within their Guaranteed Offer application. All non-continuing students applying to this program must take the HSAT (PreACT 9 Secure) administered by CPS. Please Note: this school was formerly named Marine Leadership HS.
Previous Application Cycle Data Number of Applicants
445 Number of Offers
111