Cps Selective Enrollment Cutoff Scores 20242024 Updated Jun 2026

The remaining 70% of seats are split equally among Tiers 1, 2, 3, and 4. Students compete only against others in their same tier for these spots. 📅 Key Dates & Next Steps

This is where the "cutoff" becomes a cliff. CPS uses a random, computer-generated lottery number. If two students have the exact same composite score and the school only has one seat left, the student with the higher random lottery number wins.

| School Name | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Overall Max (Non-Tier) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 862 | 865 | 873 | 885 | 892 | | Walter Payton College Prep | 855 | 860 | 870 | 886 | 891 | | Whitney M. Young Magnet | 845 | 850 | 862 | 878 | 884 | | Jones College Prep | 837 | 842 | 855 | 870 | 879 | | Lane Tech College Prep | 814 | 820 | 835 | 852 | 860 | | Brooks College Prep | 802 | 808 | 822 | 840 | 848 | | King College Prep | 780 | 790 | 805 | 825 | 830 | | Lindblom Math & Science | 770 | 782 | 800 | 820 | 828 | | Westinghouse College Prep | 755 | 768 | 785 | 805 | 812 |

Represents neighborhoods with the highest socioeconomic indicators. cps selective enrollment cutoff scores 20242024 updated

Immediate (if applying/appeals/waitlists this cycle)

Students take this standardized test during their 8th-grade year. The CPS Socioeconomic Tier System

GPA + Exam = Composite (out of 900). This is your raw score. The remaining 70% of seats are split equally

When filling out your GoCPS application (Ranked Choice), order your schools wisely.

The 900-point total is calculated using two primary components:

Understanding these "cutoff scores"—the minimum points the last student admitted to a program received—is essential for families planning their next steps or preparing for future application cycles. 📊 2024 Initial Offer Cutoff Scores (Select Schools) CPS uses a random, computer-generated lottery number

Do not list three reach schools. In 2024, families who listed Jones, Northside, and Payton (scores 840-880) often ended up with because their Tier 4 scores were 830.

Here are some tips for students and parents navigating the CPS Selective Enrollment process:

For families navigating the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) landscape, few events generate as much anxiety and anticipation as the release of selective enrollment cutoff scores. These numbers represent the threshold required for admission to the city’s premier academic institutions, such as Walter Payton College Prep, Northside College Prep, and Whitney Young. With the release of the updated cutoff scores for the 2024-2025 academic year, the landscape of high school admissions has once again shifted. Analyzing these scores reveals not only the intense competition for top-tier education but also the evolving nature of the admissions algorithm and the systemic challenges regarding equity and access.