Your Selective Enrollment score is calculated using two equal halves, totaling 900 possible points:
Cutoff scores vary significantly based on your assigned and the school's popularity. For top-tier schools, a near-perfect score is often required for Tier 4 applicants. High School Rank (Top 30%) Tier 1 (Lowest) Tier 4 (Highest) Walter Payton Northside Prep Whitney Young Jones College Prep Lane Tech Brooks College Prep Lindblom Math/Sci
Final grades from the core subjects of Math, Reading, Science, and Social Science are converted directly into points. Each "A" yields 112.5 points, while a "B" yields 75 points. cps selective enrollment cutoff scores 20242024 updated
Note: Exact cutoffs vary slightly each year based on applicant pool strength. For example, Northside's Tier 4 cutoff recently saw a 4-point increase. The total score is split equally between two components:
Disclaimer: Scores are based on initial round data released by CPS for the 2024-2025 cycle. Cutoffs can shift slightly during second-round selections or waitlist movement. Your Selective Enrollment score is calculated using two
Eighth graders take the HSAT in the autumn. The exam features a Math portion (225 points max) and an ELA portion (225 points max). National percentile ranks are converted into points via a specific multiplier. Decoding the CPS Socio-Economic Tier System
Highly competitive with cutoffs generally ranging between 870 and 895 . Each "A" yields 112
Based on the most recently available data, here is a detailed breakdown of the minimum point totals required for initial offers at each SEHS for the 2024-2025 academic year. These figures are derived from official CPS data and reputable tracking sources.