Below is the full report of the for the 2024-2025 Selective Enrollment High Schools, based on data released in Spring 2024.
(Note: Schools like Hubbard, Hyde Park, and Morgan Park often have cutoffs in the 600-680 range depending on the applicant pool. If a score is not listed, it generally indicates that all qualified applicants who listed the school received an offer, or the cutoff was below 600.) cps selective enrollment cutoff scores 2024-2025
The cutoff scores are calculated based on the number of available seats in each program and the number of students who apply. The scores are then ranked in order of highest to lowest, and students are offered admission based on their ranking. Below is the full report of the for
For all the data released by CPS, the cutoff scores are a lagging indicator. They do not measure a school’s culture, its arts programs, or its support for students with IEPs. Furthermore, many families overlook the “tier A” and “tier B” options—schools like Lindblom (718) or Hancock (707)—that offer rigorous IB curricula without the crushing pressure of a 900-point target. The scores are then ranked in order of
These schools are highly competitive but generally have slightly lower cutoffs than the "Big Four."
If you're a parent or student looking to apply to a selective enrollment program, here are some tips to keep in mind: