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JONES HS
700 S STATE St, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
2, 6, 10, 29, 62, 144, 146
Blue, Brown, Pink, Red
Student Body: 1934
About the school

Nationally recognized for academic excellence, Jones offers an honors-level and Advanced Placement curriculum blending academics, the arts, and technology, focused on educating the whole student and developing future leaders.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Chinese, French, Spanish
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
No
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Demographics

19.8%
Asian
12.7%
Black
33.9%
Hispanic
28.7%
White
4.9%
Other

School Stats

9.2%
Diverse Learners
3.2%
Limited English
1.4%
Mobility Rate
39%
Chronic Truancy
41.5%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Artesian Crafts
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Improv
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Plays/Acting
  • Pottery
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance
  • Theater
  • Troupe Performances
  • Violin/Strings
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Environmental Club
  • Ethnic Club
  • Leaders Program
  • Mock Trial
  • Model U.N.
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Language Clubs (Spanish, German, Chinese, etc)
  • Math Bowl
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Golf
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Swimming
  • Boys’ Tennis
  • Boys’ Track
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Dance
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Softball
  • Girls’ Swimming
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
89.2%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
96.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
96.8%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
1276
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
87.0%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
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.

JONES HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

JONES HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

JONES HS-Pre-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Manufacturing - Pre-Engineering

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Overlay,General
  • Number of applications: 2859
  • Number of offers: 82

JONES HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Law & Public Safety- Pre-Law

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Overlay,General
  • Number of applications: 2854
  • Number of offers: 77

JONES HS-Selective Enrollment High School

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Admissions Exam
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General,Tier
  • Number of applications: 8622
  • Number of offers: 505