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PAYTON HS
https://wpcp.org
1034 N WELLS St, Chicago, Illinois, 60610
156, 22, 36, 37, 66, 70
Blue, Brown, Purple, Red
Student Body: 1260
About the school

Payton has an award-winning reputation for its math, science, world language, humanities, fine arts, and adventure education programs, provided within an international model for teaching and learning. The Payton vision focuses on developing all students' character, courage, curiosity, and compassion, and these "Four Cs" are embedded in all fabrics of the Payton experience.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish,Chinese,French
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
No
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Safety Rating
NEUTRAL
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Demographics

28.4%
Asian
9.1%
Black
25.2%
Hispanic
31.0%
White
6.3%
Other

School Stats

8.7%
Diverse Learners
2.9%
Limited English
%
Mobility Rate
25.3%
Chronic Truancy
32.5%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Art Studio
  • Ballroom Dancing
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Fashion
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Guitar
  • Improv
  • Knitting
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Mosaics
  • Murals
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Paper Making
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Plays/Acting
  • Pottery
  • Rock Band
  • Sewing
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Violin/Strings
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • First Aid Training

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • Family Nights
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Academic Olympics
  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • History Club
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club
  • Young Authors

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Bowling
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Golf
  • Boys' Lacrosse
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Softball
  • Boys' Swimming
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Boys' Water Polo
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Flag Football
  • Football
  • Girls' Baseball
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Bowling
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Golf
  • Girls' Lacrosse
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Swimming
  • Girls' Tennis
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Girls' Water Polo
  • Pom-Pon
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
92.4%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
99.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
98.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
1334
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
91.1%
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.

PAYTON HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 49
  • Number of offers: 3

PAYTON HS-Selective Enrollment High School

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 7932
  • Number of offers: 350

PAYTON HS-Visual Impairment

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 1
  • Number of offers: 0