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CHIARTS HS
2714 W AUGUSTA Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60622
49, 52, 65, 66, 70, 94, X49
Blue,Red
Student Body: 556
About the school

"The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArtsĀ®) 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

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Safety Rating
NOT ENOUGH DATA
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Demographics

0.9%
Asian
36.7%
Black
44.4%
Hispanic
14.6%
White
3.4%
Other

School Stats

16.5%
Diverse Learners
8.6%
Limited English
3.1%
Mobility Rate
37.9%
Chronic Truancy
58.1%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

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

Health And Wellness

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

Life And Leadership

  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

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

Scholastic

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

Sports And Fitness

90.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
92.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
85.6%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
950
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
80.5%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • 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.

CHIARTS HS-Brass & Woodwinds

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 12
  • Number of offers: 4

CHIARTS HS-Creative Writing

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Portfolio Review
  • Number of applications: 56
  • Number of offers: 13

CHIARTS HS-Dance

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 81
  • Number of offers: 28

CHIARTS HS-Guitar

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 28
  • Number of offers: 8

CHIARTS HS-Musical Theatre

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 56
  • Number of offers: 14

CHIARTS HS-Percussion

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 13
  • Number of offers: 3

CHIARTS HS-Piano

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 15
  • Number of offers: 3

CHIARTS HS-Strings

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 12
  • Number of offers: 2

CHIARTS HS-Theatre

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 80
  • Number of offers: 19

CHIARTS HS-Visual Arts

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Portfolio Review
  • Number of applications: 218
  • Number of offers: 80

CHIARTS HS-Vocal Music

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
Audition
  • Number of applications: 67
  • Number of offers: 13