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Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, Chicago, IL

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Founded2000
Websitehttps://www.wpcp.org
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Address1034 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, Chicago, IL

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School is a public selective-enrollment high school in the Near North Side of Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2000 and named after Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton.

Key Facts about Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

Founded: 2000
Type: Public selective-enrollment high school (Chicago Public Schools)
Location: Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois
Named for NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton
Grades served: 9-12

Academics and Programs at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

International Baccalaureate Diplome Programme alongside Advanced Placement options
Competitive academic teams including debate and Science Olympiad
Strong visual and performing arts departments
Wide range of student-run clubs and publications

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Admissions

Admission to Walter Payton College Prep follows the Chicago Public Schools selective-enrollment process, which ranks applicants using a combination of standardized test scores, grades and a selective-enrollment exam, with seats also allocated across socioeconomic tiers.

ApplicationChicago Public Schools selective-enrollment application

Test usedSelective Enrollment High School (SEHS) exam

EligibilityChicago resident, incoming grade 9

SelectionCombined score across grades, test scores and exam, with tier-based seat allocation

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Applicants are ranked citywide by a combined academic score
Seats are distributed across four socioeconomic tiers to promote geographic and economic diversity
Families apply through the CPS GoCPS online portal

Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.

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