Concise checklist for a family this cycle

CPS releases after admission decisions are sent (usually March). They vary slightly each year. Check:

Your tier is determined by your home address. You can check your specific tier on the official GoCPS website . Elementary & Academic Center Cutoffs

After the initial offer acceptance deadline, CPS opens a Rolling Waitlist. Students who were not offered an SEHS seat initially may be placed on waitlists for the programs they qualified for, but they are not notified of their waitlist position. However, students who decline a selective enrollment offer can join the Rolling Waitlist for a chance to receive an offer from a higher-ranked program. Waitlists remain active until the 20th day of the new school year.

CPS determines admissions using a strict 900-point rubric. Points are divided into two equal categories:

Key patterns from 2024

CPS updates neighborhood tier designations periodically based on census data. Use the official CPS GoCPS portal tool to confirm your tier before mapping out target scores.

No extra points for attendance, extracurriculars, or interviews.