Admissions

Admissions

All Chicago students can attend the general education program at their neighborhood school (based on their address). Students can also apply to any open enrollment program in the city. Learn about the academic programs available at this school, application and eligibility requirements, and how students are selected for open seats. To learn more about open enrollment programs, visit GoCPS.

Programs and Requirements

Overview
Grades Served	9
Details	International Baccalaureate (IB) is an inquiry-based, concept-driven framework that aims to develop self-directed thinkers and reflective problem solvers. Students enrolled in the IB Program may receive college credit for their high school courses. All students applying to this program must take the CPS HSAT.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	None
Selection Type	Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	HSAT percentiles will be converted to points using the HS Scoring Rubric. Students are selected in descending total point order on a 900 point scale, with 450 points coming from the HSAT and 450 points coming from the final (cumulative) 7th grade report card.
Queue Priorities	Elementary Preference,General Note: 50 bonus points for students who reside in the preference area (overlay) Elementary preference: Ogden ES

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	1348
Number of Offers	260

Overview
Grades Served	9
Details	Students who require this program are selected through OSD School Assignment Placement.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Cluster and Review
Selection Type	Random Computerized Lottery
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	HSAT scores are not used in the selection process for this program.
Queue Priorities	Proximity,General

OGDEN HS

Programs and Requirements