Programs and Requirements
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Overview Grades Served
9 Details
Applicants are selected by random computerized lottery. If the program has priority groups, students in those groups are selected in the order listed. Application and Selection Details Additional Screening
None Selection Type
Random Computerized Lottery Minimum GPA Requirement
N/A HS Admissions Test Requirement
HSAT scores are not used in the selections process for this program. Queue Priorities
Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Overlay,General
Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
Previous Application Cycle Data Number of Applicants
1241 Number of Offers
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Overview Grades Served
9 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 Additional Screening
None Selection Type
Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria Minimum GPA Requirement
N/A HS Admissions Test Requirement
HSAT percentiles will be converted to points using the HS Scoring Rubric. Students are selected in descending total point order on a 900 point scale, with 450 points coming from the HSAT and 450 points coming from final (cumulative) 7th grade report card. Queue Priorities
General
Note: 50 bonus points for students who reside in the preference area (overlay)
Previous Application Cycle Data Number of Applicants
880 Number of Offers
240 -
Overview Grades Served
9 Details
Applicants are selected by random computerized lottery. If the program has priority groups, students in those groups are selected in the order listed. Application and Selection Details Additional Screening
None Selection Type
Random Computerized Lottery Minimum GPA Requirement
2.5 HS Admissions Test Requirement
HSAT scores are not used in the selections process for this program. Queue Priorities
Sibling Preference,Elementary Preference,General
Note: Elementary preference: 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
634 Number of Offers
52