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SCHURZ HS

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	Students are selected by lottery within groups with preferences for students who have combined HSAT scores above the 58/48th percentile and who live within the attendance area of the school.
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	High School Admissions Test (HSAT) Scores Required.
Queue Priorities	Proximity Preference,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	183
Number of Offers	15

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade

Application and Selection Details
Selection Type	Students are selected by lottery within groups with preferences for students who have combined HSAT scores above the 58/48th percentile and who live within the attendance area of the school.
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	High School Admissions Test (HSAT) Scores Required.
Queue Priorities	Proximity Preference,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	212
Number of Offers	38

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade

Application and Selection Details
Selection Type	Students are selected by lottery within groups with preferences for students who have combined HSAT scores above the 58/48th percentile and who live within the attendance area of the school.
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	High School Admissions Test (HSAT) Scores Required.
Queue Priorities	Proximity Preference,General

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	197
Number of Offers	19

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade
Details	Elementary Preference School(s): AZUELA, BARRY, BATEMAN, BELMONT-CRAGIN, CALMECA, CARSON, CHASE, COOPER, DARWIN, EDWARDS, ERIE, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, HURLEY, INTER-AMERICAN, MOOS, MOZART, NAMASTE, SABIN, SPRY ES, STOWE, TALCOTT, TELPOCHCALLI, VOLTA, VON LINNE, WHITTIER

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,Elementary Preference,General Note: Elementary Preference School(s): AZUELA, BARRY, BATEMAN, BELMONT-CRAGIN, CALMECA, CARSON, CHASE, COOPER, DARWIN, EDWARDS, ERIE, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, HURLEY, INTER-AMERICAN, MOOS, MOZART, NAMASTE, SABIN, SPRY ES, STOWE, TALCOTT, TELPOCHCALLI, VOLTA, VON LINNE, WHITTIER

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	262
Number of Offers	45

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	324
Number of Offers	30

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade

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

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	280
Number of Offers	17

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	296
Number of Offers	11

Overview
Grades Served	9th Grade

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

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	277
Number of Offers	16

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	11
Number of Offers	3