: The remaining 70% of seats are divided equally (17.5% each) among Tiers 1 through 4, based on the applicant's home address.

Points are awarded based on final 7th-grade grades in Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. An 'A' is worth 112.5 points, a 'B' is worth 75, and a 'C' is worth 38. High School Admissions Test (HSAT) (450 points):

Data reflects initial offers released in the 2024 cycle. Values represent the "Min" point total required. 🧩 How the 900-Point System Works

The final composite score is a percentile ranking from .

Sample headline-ready summary sentence “CPS’s 2024 selective enrollment cutoffs show modest increases at flagship high schools, stability at top elementary gifted programs, and localized shifts driven by neighborhood enrollment changes and testing adjustments.”