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Your First Step to High School Starts Here

CPS is home to more than 160 high schools that offer a wide variety of program options to meet the academic interests of students. We want all of our families to attend the school that is the best fit for their needs, so students can either attend the general education program of the neighborhood school in the attendance boundary of their primary home address, or apply to attend any high school in the city that they are eligible for and that has available seats.

The Application Process is
Divided into Three Phases

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Explore
Summer 2024

  • Find CPS schools and programs.
  • Find your neighborhood programs using your computer or mobile phone’s geo-location.

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Apply
Fall 2024

  • Create an account and a family profile.
  • Attend open house events.
  • Add programs and rankings to the application.
  • Submit the application by the deadline.

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Results
Spring 2025

  • Receive selection results through your GoCPS account.
  • Accept or decline offers by the deadline, if applicable.
  • Participate in the Waitlist process, if applicable.

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Search for Schools & Programs

The CPS School Search tool lets you filter, find, and compare GoCPS programs based on location, academic focus, and more. Each school’s profile page includes eligibility and selection criteria for all programs offered. Need help? View our Search Tips.

Tour a School

Touring is a great opportunity to talk with principals, teachers, and other parents to see if a school or program is a good fit for your family. If the school doesn’t have an open house scheduled, call the school directly to make an appointment.

Upcoming Open Houses

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Contact Info Office of Access & Enrollment

773-553-2060
gocps@cps.edu


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42 W. Madison St, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

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