Cps Selective Enrollment Cutoff Scores — 20242024 Updated [verified]

For the 2024-2025 school year (admissions for entry in Fall 2024), Chicago Public Schools (CPS) released initial high school selection results on February 23, 2024. 2024-2025 High School Cutoff Score Highlights

For the 2024-2025 school year, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) admissions for selective enrollment high schools remained highly competitive. Admission is based on a 900-point rubric.  Top High School Cutoff Scores (2024-2025)  cps selective enrollment cutoff scores 20242024 updated

Q: Are these scores the same for International Baccalaureate (IB) programs?

A: No. This article is for Selective Enrollment High Schools (SEHS). IB programs at non-selective schools (e.g., Lincoln Park, Senn) have different, usually lower, cutoffs. For the 2024-2025 school year (admissions for entry

• Top tier (Whitney/Payton/Lane/Jones/Northside): aim 880–900+.
• High-competitive programs beyond top five: aim 860–880.
• Mid-competitive selective programs: aim 820–860.
• Lower-demand selective programs or Tier-favored seats: 780–820 (varies heavily by tier). Note: these are approximate; always compare against the specific 2024 published point totals for each program and your tier.

CPS High School Admissions Test (HSAT) (450 points): Split between Reading (225 pts) and Math (225 pts). Estimated Cutoff Scores (2024-2025 Cycle) CPS High School Admissions Test (HSAT) (450 points):

In 2024, no student received a 891 composite. The highest composite admitted to Northside was 889.