Admission is not based on total points alone; it follows a specific tier-based distribution:
The following table represents the admitted for General Education (Non-Special Ed, Non-EL) students. These scores are out of a possible 900 points (Combined MAP Reading and Math percentiles multiplied by 4.5, plus grade adjustment).
Divided equally among four socioeconomic tiers (17.5% each). Students compete only against others in the same tier.
The 2024–2025 selective enrollment cycle in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) represents a pivotal moment in the district’s high-stakes admissions landscape
This fall exam covers Reading and Math, with each section weighted at 225 points. Percentiles are converted using a specific multiplier (roughly 2.2727). 2024 High School Cutoff Score Snapshot
To decode the cutoffs, you must understand the math. CPS uses a 50/50 weighting, but the execution is specific.
