MORGAN PARK HS
About the school
Morgan Park High School is one of Chicago’s premier Neighborhood & International Baccalaureate High Schools. Founded in 1916, Morgan Park has produced generations of proud Mustang graduates, who have gone on to achieve professional and personal successes locally, statewide, and nationally. As an International Baccalaureate World School with 1,200 students and 150 staff members, Morgan Park prides itself in its three core IB Programs: IB Middle Years Program: a curriculum rooted in inquiry, to challenge students of all interests and academic abilities in Grades 7-10. IB Diploma and Career-Related Programmes are selective, advanced-level college preparatory programmes designed to help students transition into college with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Additionally, Morgan Park offers a spectrum of Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and Honors courses. Nearly 200 cadets are enrolled in Morgan Park High School’s robust JROTC program, pairing their JROTC experience with the academic programs above. Morgan Park is committed to educating the whole student; this commitment extends to investing in high-quality, robust extracurricular programs. Morgan Park currently offers 25+ extracurricular programs, including Robotics, Marching Band, Theatre, Debate, and Yearbook. Morgan Park’s Athletic Department, with a history of excellence across many sports, offers students access to 20+ IHSA sports programs per year. Students can enroll at Morgan Park through four pathways: Academic Center: Admission to this selective program is through GoCPS for 7th & 8th Grade students. International Baccalaureate Cohort Students: Admission to this choice program is through GoCPS for 9th Grade students. Special Education w/ Significantly Modified Curriculum: Admission to this choice program is through GoCPS for 9th Grade students. Neighborhood Students: Admission is open to students living in Morgan Park’s Attendance Area. Go Mustangs!
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,French
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 7,8,9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- Yes
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Usable
- Dress Code
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM
Demographics
School Stats
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- CTE (IT Applications)
- IBCC
- JROTC
Creative
- Band/Orchestra
- Choir/Chorus
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Mixed Media
- Percussion
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Theater
- Violin/Strings
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Fitness Classes
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Safe Passage
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Chess Team
- City Year
- Debate Team
- Evening School
- Homework Help
- Newspaper
- Summer School
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Boys' Soccer
- Boys' Softball
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Dance
- Football
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Swimming
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
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.
MORGAN PARK HS-Academic Center
- Number of applications: 280
- Number of offers: 125