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
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
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 the final (cumulative) 7th grade report card.
Queue Priorities	General Note: 50 bonus points for students who live within a 2.5 mile proximity of the school.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	354
Number of Offers	56

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	A minimum combination score is used in order to be included in the lottery for this program. The combination score is achieved by adding the Math and Reading percentiles together. General Education students and students with a 504 plan will need a minimum combination of 58. Students with IEP’s and English Learners will need a minimum combination of 48.
Queue Priorities	Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Tier 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	584
Number of Offers	41

Overview
Grades Served	9
Details	Students who require this program are selected through a random computerized lottery.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Cluster and Review
Selection Type	Random Computerized Lottery
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	HSAT scores are not used in the selection process for this program.
Queue Priorities	Proximity,General

CLARK HS

Programs and Requirements