Charter high schools are operated by special interest groups including community organizations, universities, nonprofit organizations, and foundations. Charter schools design their own curriculum, schedule, and school calendar like private schools, but they are considered public schools because they do not charge tuition.
Schools to Consider:
ACERO - Major Hector P. Garcia Website | School Profile
ACERO - Victoria Soto Website | School Profile
Chicago Math and Science Academy Website | School Profile
CICS - Northtown Academy Website | School Profile
Intrinsic Schools - Belmont Website | School Profile
Intrinsic Schools - Downtown Website | School Profile (State, not City managed)
Noble Academy Website | School Profile
Noble - Chicago Bulls College Prep Website | School Profile
Noble - Golder College Prep Website | School Profile
Noble - ITW David Speer Academy Website | School Profile
Noble - Muchin College Prep Website | School Profile
Noble - Noble Street Website | School Profile
Noble - Pritzker College Prep Website | School Profile
Noble - Rauner College Prep Website | School Profile
Noble – UIC College Prep Website | School Profile
Perspectives IIT/Math & Science Website | School Profile
Perspectives Leadership Academy Website | School Profile
How to Apply:
Students must fill out an application at Go.CPS.edu. Admission is not selective; students are accepted by a random lottery. You will only receive one charter school or other public program offer, so only apply to schools that you would be happy to attend.