Magnet with Boundary - Scholastic Academy

@ JENSEN

  • Governance: CPS School
  • K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Overview

Scholastic Academies are schools that place strong emphasis on language arts and mathematics, and offer an enriched curriculum in a selected area of art, music, science, world language, or language arts.

Selection Type

Random Computerized Lottery

More Info: Students living in the attendance area are guaranteed a seat and do not need to submit an application. All students living outside the attendance area, including current PreK students, must submit an application. Details about additional selection factors can be found in the 'Preferences and Priorities' section further below.

Additional Screening

None

Eligibility

This program has no pre-qualification requirements. All students are eligible to apply.

Note: Students with current school placements through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) should check with their school’s case manager to confirm if a placement is needed for the upcoming school year. Non-CPS families who anticipate that their student may require an OSD school assignment can reach out to School Assignment Services at 773-553-1847. Those requiring an OSD placement will receive their school assignment directly from OSD and do not need to apply through GoCPS.

Preferences and Priorities
  1. Sibling: Applicants with a sibling who: (a) is currently attending this school, and (b) will remain enrolled for the upcoming school year.
  2. Staff: Applicants whose parent/guardian is a full-time staff member at this school site.
  3. General: All other applicants not qualifying for a priority/preference listed above.
Notes

Sibling Preference is available to qualified students applying to all grade levels within a program. However, if a claimed sibling is currently enrolled in PreK, their applying sibling will not qualify for sibling preference. Staff Preference is available at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.

Previous Application Cycle Data

(At the Entry-Level Grade)

  • Number of Applicants: 14
  • Number of Offers: 5
Link to CPS Website School Profile Page

JENSEN Profile Page

3030 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL
7735346840
Highlights
Scholastic Academy
CPS School

Admission Grades

2025-26

Neighborhood and Continuing Programs Guaranteed Offer Programs: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Choice Elementary School Programs: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Specialization

Scholastic Academy