CICS is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status or disability status. When we receive more applications for a school than seats available, students are enrolled in our campuses via a fair, random lottery. This ensures all students have an equal opportunity to enroll at the campuses of their parents' or guardians' choosing. For more information, please call us at 312-877-0541 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Application for the 2026-2027 School Year opens on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12pm.
All 9th grade students must apply to CICS high schools through GoCPS, Chicago Public Schools’ online application system. To secure your spot, be sure to rank your preferred CICS high school as #1 on your GoCPS application.
Families with children who turn 5 years old in 2026 betweenSeptember 2, 2026 and December 31, 2026, are eligible to apply forEarly Admission to Kindergarten! Read the information below and submit your online application today.
Download and complete one application (elementary or high school) per student and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. It is recommended to contact CICS Enrollment at 312-877-0541 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm receipt of application.
