Why ConsiderOptions?

There are more than 150 public high schools in the city of Chicago, and some will work better for you than others. You can start by exploring schools that will best support your academic needs and provide opportunities for you to follow your interests.

CPS offers many different kinds of high schools and programs for students. When researching high schools, you will want to focus on those that are both a good ‘fit’ and ‘match’ for you. These schools will both meet your academic needs and offer programs and activities that interest you.

By choosing the best ‘fit’ and ‘match’ schools you are setting yourself up for high school and college success.

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Find the right school for you. Search based on where you live, what you want to learn and what activities you want at your future school.

Why Consider Options?

First you must consider schools that will best support your academic and extracurricular needs. There are 165 high schools in the city of Chicago, some will be a good match for you, some will not.

The Application Process

To learn about the schools you want apply to, first research what high schools are the best fit and match for you. To know what types of schools are your best match, your counselor will have a letter that lists the types of schools you can apply to.

What do the Numbers Mean?

Different numbers show if a school will support you in high school. Each number tells you how students do in high school, from start to finish. The higher the number, the more students are succeeding at that school.

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