Whether you are aiming for the prestige of Walter Payton College Prep, the rigor of Northside College Prep, or the innovative programs at Jones or Brooks, understanding is your roadmap to success. These scores determine who receives a golden ticket to Chicago’s most competitive high schools.

: Minimum point requirements were often 75/150 for Classical or 150/300 for Regional Gifted programs to remain eligible for waitlists. Official Resources for Full Cutoff Lists

The final composite score is a percentile ranking from .

For the 2024-2025 school year, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) selective enrollment high school (SEHS) cutoff scores remained highly competitive, with top-tier schools like Walter Payton Northside College Prep

The total score is split into two equal parts (450 points each): Nurturing Wisdom Tutoring 7th Grade Core Grades (450 pts):

The "Min Point Total" represents the lowest score admitted for each tier during the initial selection process. High School Rank (Top 30%) Lane Tech Jones College Prep Westinghouse Lindblom Brooks King College Prep South Shore Int.