Programs and Requirements
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Overview Grades Served
9 Details
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. Application and Selection Details Additional Screening
None Selection Type
Random Computerized Lottery Minimum GPA Requirement
N/A HS Admissions Test Requirement
Combined HSAT scores above the 58th percentile for general education students and the 48th percentile for IEP/EL students receive priority for selections. Queue Priorities
Attendance Area,General
Previous Application Cycle Data Number of Applicants
358 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 the final (cumulative) 7th grade report card. Queue Priorities
Elementary Preference,General
Note: 50 bonus points for attendance area Elementary preference: Locke (IB Partner School)
Previous Application Cycle Data Number of Applicants
307 Number of Offers
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Overview Grades Served
9 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. Applicants are selected by a random computerized lottery. This program selects students based on the "Queue Priority" groups listed on the right. 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 HS Admissions Test Requirement
All students applying to this program must take the CPS HSAT. 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
General
Previous Application Cycle Data Number of Applicants
100 Number of Offers
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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
2 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
Attendance Area,Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,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
349 Number of Offers
25