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CHIARTS HS
https://chiarts.org
2714 W AUGUSTA Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60622
66, 70, 52, 49
Blue,Red
Student Body: 599
About the school

"The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts®) develops the next generation of artistically promising, diverse scholar-artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum."

Student Life

Dress Code
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish
School Hours
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Bilingal Services
No
Attendance Boundaries
No
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
No
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

1.7%
Asian
35.6%
Black
40.6%
Hispanic
19.4%
White
2.7%
Other

School Stats

10.7%
Diverse Learners
6.2%
Limited English
4.3%
Mobility Rate
11.5%
Chronic Truancy
53.9%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Clay Creations
  • Drawing
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Painting
  • Plays/Acting
  • Theater
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Knitting
  • Pottery
  • Student Art Club
  • Troupe Performances
  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Fashion
  • Graphic Design
  • Murals
  • Percussion
  • Student Music Club
  • Violin/Strings
  • Art Studio
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Fiber Arts
  • Guitar
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Musicals
  • Photography
  • Sewing
  • Web Design
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drama
  • Improv
  • Mixed Media
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Sketching

Health And Wellness

  • Nutrition Program
  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Field Trip
  • Music Appreciation
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Music Workshops
  • Safe Passage
  • Art Appreciation
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Family Nights

Scholastic

  • Writers Workshop
  • Advanced Placement
  • Yearbook Club
  • Tutoring
  • Young Authors
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Homework Help
  • Poetry Workshops

Sports And Fitness

95.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
95.8%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
87.2%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
957
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
74.4%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

CHIARTS HS -Fine & Performing Arts- Instrumental Music Brass & Woodwinds

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 64
  • Number of offers: 8

CHIARTS HS-Fine & Performing Arts-Creative Writing

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 226
  • Number of offers: 25

CHIARTS HS-Fine & Performing Arts-Dance

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 207
  • Number of offers: 26

CHIARTS HS-Fine & Performing Arts-Instrumental Music Guitar

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 80
  • Number of offers: 5

CHIARTS HS-Fine & Performing Arts-Musical Theatre

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 136
  • Number of offers: 21

CHIARTS HS- Fine & Performing Arts- Instrumental Music Percussion

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 41
  • Number of offers: 3

CHIARTS HS-Fine & Performing Arts-Instrumental Music Piano

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 90
  • Number of offers: 5

CHIARTS HS- Fine & Performing Arts-Instrumental Music Strings

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 50
  • Number of offers: 9

CHIARTS HS- Fine & Performing Arts- Theatre

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 272
  • Number of offers: 25

CHIARTS HS-Fine & Performing Arts-Visual Arts

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Portfolio Review
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 570
  • Number of offers: 65

CHIARTS HS- Fine & Performing Arts-Vocal Music

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Audition
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Audition Score
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Schedule your audition in your GoCPS account. For more information visit: Visit https://chiarts.org/prospective-students-parents/apply/audition-requirements/
  • Number of applications: 168
  • Number of offers: 25