School Level | Level 1+ |
| This is the rating the school district gives to a school about how well they are performing. From highest performing to lowest performing, the possible levels are: Level 1+, Level 1, Level 2+, Level 2, and Level 3. |
Freshman On Track | 87% |
| This is the percentage of the last 9th grade class that, based on their grades and attendance in 9th grade, is on track to graduate. Whether or not a student is on track during their freshman year is the biggest indicator of whether or not they will graduate from high school on time! |
Average ACT Score | 21.30 |
| The ACT is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions that students take during their 11th grade year. This piece of information averages together the scores of the last 11th grade class at a school. The CPS average is 18.2. |
Graduation Rates | 89% |
| This is the percentage of a group of students at a school that graduated within five years. The average in CPS is 69.9%. |
College Enrollment Rates | 73% |
College Readiness | 38% |
| This is the percentage of students at a school that scored at least a 21 on the ACT, which demonstrates a higher level of readiness to take college level courses. |
Student Mobility | 4% |
| The percentage of students that transfer in or out of the school during the school year. A higher percentage means that there are more students coming and going. Though it doesn’t tell us why students are transferring in and out, we can imagine that it could feel a little unstable if this is a high percentage. |
Student Attendance | 93% |
| This is the average daily attendance at the school – on average, what percent of all the students enrolled at the school are in attendance. We don’t know why students may not be attending the school, but if this is a low number it is likely that teachers may have to spend more time reviewing material that absent students miss, making it harder to move forward in a class. |
Teacher Attendance | 91% |
| This is the average daily attendance of teachers at the school – on average, what percent of all the teachers employed at the school are in attendance. As a student, it could be more challenging to make academic progress if you regularly have substitutes or don’t get to build a relationship with the teacher. |
Involved Families: Does the school partner with families and communities? | Very Strong |
Supportive Environment: Is the school safe and supportive with high expectations? | Strong |
Ambitious Instruction: Is instruction focused, challenging and engaging? | Strong |
Effective Leaders: Does leadership focus on results and school improvement? | Strong |
Collaborative Teachers: Do teachers work well together and strive for excellence? | Very Strong |
Safety: Do students feel safe in and around the school building and traveling to and from school? | Neutral |
Avg Class size | 26 |
| This is the average number of students that is in each classroom. Use your current class as a reference point. Are you comfortable learning and contributing in a class this big? Would you prefer a class that has fewer students or more students? |
Total Enrollment | 1725 |
| This tells us the total number of students that attend the school. Use your school as a reference point. Would you like a school that has fewer, more, or about the same number of students in your school? |
Demographics |
Hispanic |
57.2% |
White |
16.3% |
Asian |
12.8% |
Black |
11.0% |
Other |
2.7% |
Hispanic |
55.5% |
White |
17.7% |
Asian |
13.2% |
Black |
11.1% |
Other |
2.4% |
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| This tells us about the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the students that attend the school. Is it important to you that there is diversity in your high school? Are you more comfortable being around other students that have a similar racial/ethnic background as you? |
Network | Network 1 |
School Type | Magnet |
Programs | Scholars
Science
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Application Requirements | Students are selected through a computerized lottery. The rst seats are offered to eligible applicants who are siblings of students who are currently enrolled and who will be still enrolled in the school in the 2016-2017 school year. Sibling preference will only be given if the application indicates that the student is applying as a sibling, and this information has been verified.
After the siblings are accommodated, the next 40% of the available seats are designated for students who live within the school’s proximity (a 2.5 mile radius of the school). After the proximity students are accommodated, the remaining seats are distributed evenly among the four tiers, and the seats are filled by computerized lottery. |
Selections | Minimum percentile of 24 in both reading and math on NWEA MAP. IEP and EL students: Minimum combined percentile of 48 in reading and math on NWEA MAP.
Online: go.cps.edu
or
Paper: Magnet High Schools application Download at cps.edu
(click “Apply”) |
Grades Served | 9 - 12 |
Daily Schedule | 7:30 am - 2:55 pm |
Bilingual Services | No |
Learn More | http://illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolId=150162990250046 |
College and Career | ACT/SAT Prep CoursesCareer DevelopmentCollege 80%College Tours |
Sports | BaseballBaseball, BoysBaseball, GirlsBasketballBasketball, BoysBasketball, GirlsBowlingBowling, BoysBowling, GirlsCheerleadingConditioning and FitnessCross CountryCross Country, BoysCross Country, GirlsDanceFootballGolfGolf, BoysGolf, GirlsLacrossePom-Pon / SpiritRunningSoccerSoccer, BoysSoccer, GirlsSoftballSoftball, GirlsStep DanceSwimmingSwimming, BoysSwimming, GirlsTennisTennis, BoysTennis, GirlsTrack and FieldTrack and Field, BoysTrack and Field, GirlsVolleyballVolleyball, BoysVolleyball, Girls
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Arts | anime clubArt ClubArt StudioBandBand/OrchestraChoir/ChoruschorusDramaDrawingEthnic/Folk DanceFilm and VideoGraphic DesignGuitarKnittingMixed MediaMuralsMusic ClubPaintingPercussionPoetry ClubPoetry WorkshopsRock BandTalent ShowTheaterWeb DesignYearbook |
Media | Broadcast TechnologyMixed MediaStudent Art ClubStudent Music ClubTheaterWeekend Enrichment |
STEM | Information Technology |
Health and Wellness | Crisis Intervention ServicesHealth Curriculum UtilizedTargeted InterventionsWorkshops/Classes |
Scholastic | Academic DecathlonAcademic OlympicsAdvanced PlacementBilingual SupportBook/Reading ClubCareer and Technical Education ProgramsChicago History FairCollege Prep Math and ScienceCTE Computer ProgrammingCTE IT ApplicationsCulinaryDatabase Programming ITDebate TeamDouble Program HonorsEnvironmental ClubEvening SchoolExpanded Library Service HoursFine and Performing ArtsFreshmen On-PaceHistory ClubHomework Club/Study GroupHomework HelpHumanitiesJournalism ClubMath TeamMayor Daley’s Book ClubNewspaperPre-EngineeringProject Lead the Way - EngineeringScience ClubSummer SchoolSupplemental Educational Ser |
Life and Leadership | Activism/Social Impact ClubsDanceEthnic ClubLeaders ProgramMikva ChallengeMock TrialPeer JuryPeer MentorsRestorative JusticeService Learning/Community Volunteer ProgramStudent AmbassadorsStudent Council/Government |
Parents and Community | 8-9th Grade Transition WorkshopsCommunity ServiceEnrichment ClassesFamily Counseling/Support GroupFamily NightsField TripMeeting Space For Parent GroupsParent AdvocacyParenting ClassesPeace CirclesSupporting your Student Workshops/ProgramsTransition to College Workshops |
Other | Chess ClubChess TeamChristian ClubPerforming Arts |