National percentile ranks are mapped directly to point conversions. To determine individual point totals, CPS multiplies the student's national percentile rank in each section by . For example, hitting the 99th percentile yields the full 225 points per section. Understanding the CPS Tier System
Schools like Brooks Prep, Hancock Prep, and Westinghouse saw minor upward shifts in their Tier 3 and Tier 4 cutoffs, proving that demand is spreading across the entire selective enrollment ecosystem, not just the "Top 5." Actionable Strategies for Future Applicants
Here are the 2024 cutoff scores for other Selective Enrollment schools in Chicago:
First, a critical note: for each tier. The scores below are estimated based on reported data from families, test prep organizations, and admissions patterns . They are for guidance only—actual cutoffs vary slightly each year by applicant pool strength and tier.
Total Score (900 Points) = 7th Grade Core Grades (450) + HSAT Performance (450) 1. 7th Grade Core Academic Grades (450 Points)
CPS does not publish them on the main dashboard to avoid discouraging applicants. However, under Illinois FOIA law, the data is public. These numbers are compiled from FOIA requests submitted by local school advocacy groups (e.g., Raise Your Hand, Northside Parents Network).
National percentile ranks are mapped directly to point conversions. To determine individual point totals, CPS multiplies the student's national percentile rank in each section by . For example, hitting the 99th percentile yields the full 225 points per section. Understanding the CPS Tier System
Schools like Brooks Prep, Hancock Prep, and Westinghouse saw minor upward shifts in their Tier 3 and Tier 4 cutoffs, proving that demand is spreading across the entire selective enrollment ecosystem, not just the "Top 5." Actionable Strategies for Future Applicants
Here are the 2024 cutoff scores for other Selective Enrollment schools in Chicago:
First, a critical note: for each tier. The scores below are estimated based on reported data from families, test prep organizations, and admissions patterns . They are for guidance only—actual cutoffs vary slightly each year by applicant pool strength and tier.
Total Score (900 Points) = 7th Grade Core Grades (450) + HSAT Performance (450) 1. 7th Grade Core Academic Grades (450 Points)
CPS does not publish them on the main dashboard to avoid discouraging applicants. However, under Illinois FOIA law, the data is public. These numbers are compiled from FOIA requests submitted by local school advocacy groups (e.g., Raise Your Hand, Northside Parents Network).