Senn is a Wall-to-Wall IB World School that offers the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, a selective IB Diploma Prep Program, and a Magnet Fine and Performing Arts Program. Students living within the attendance boundary are eligible for the Design program, IB Career Programme and CTE Gaming. 

 

School Rating ?

Level 1 ?

GOOD STANDING

School Grades

9-12

# of Students

1,542

Governance

District ?

Faculty

Mary Patricia Beck
Principal

 Timothy Adams
Assistant Principal

 Alba Morales
Assistant Principal

 Jeneen Hatoum
Assistant Principal

 Lauren Lucchesi
IB-MYP Coordinator

 Claire Saura
IB-DP Coordinator

 Krista Wortendyke
Senn-Arts Coordinator

Hours

8:00 AM-3:15 PM M- Th/8:00 AM - 2:20 PM F
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
HS Freshman Hours
7:15 AM
Earliest Drop Off
3:15 - 5:30 PM
After School Hours

 

Public Transit

CTA Bus
22, 36, 84
CTA Train
Red

Demographics ?

Asian
15.8%
Black
24.9%
Hispanic
41.6%
White
14.7%
Other
3.0%
 0
100

Statistics ?

Low Income
75.3%
Diverse Learners
13.2%
Limited English
17.3%
Mobility Rate ?
10.7%
Chronic Truancy ?
NOT ENOUGH DATA
 0
100

Bilingual Services:

Yes

Classroom Languages:

Arabic, French, Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers

Dress Code:

No

Attendance Boundaries:

Yes
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Refugee Services:

No

Title I Eligible:

Yes

Accessibility Level:

Usable
School Year 2019-2020

2019 Profile Page Report

SCHOOL RATING ?
Level 1 ?
 GOOD STANDING
STUDENT GROWTH ?
AVERAGE ?
 
STUDENT ATTAINMENT ?
MET EXPECTATIONS ?
 
CULTURE & CLIMATE ?
WELL ORGANIZED ?
 
SAT Average ?
997
CPS Average 962
5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate ?
82.1%
CPS Average 78.9%
College Enrollment ?
80.1%
CPS Average 67.2%
Healthy CPS
Healthy Schools Image coming soon ?
Creative Schools Certification ?
Creative Schools Image
Supportive Schools ?
Supportive Schools Image ?

Student Growth By Grade Level AVERAGE ?
Student Growth (percentile)
9th Grade (PSAT 9) Cohort
88th
10th Grade (PSAT 10) Reading
70th
10th Grade (PSAT 10) Math
4th
11th Grade (SAT) Reading
31st
11th Grade (SAT) Math
50th
11th Grade (SAT) Cohort
44th
0
50
99
Median
Student Attainment By Grade Level MET EXPECTATIONS ?
Student Attainment (Percent Meeting College Readiness Benchmarks)
9th Grade (PSAT 9)
58.4%
10th Grade (PSAT 10)
48.4%
11th Grade (SAT)
48.9%
All
51.5%
 0
50
100
Majority of Students
This School's Average Score
PSAT 9 - 890
PSAT 10 - 891
SAT - 997
Progress Toward Graduation and College
Freshman On Track
School (2019)
89.8%
CPS (2019)
88.5%
School (2018)
91.3%
CPS (2018)
89.4%
 0
100
4 Year Graduation
School (2019)
78.8%
CPS (2019)
78.0%
School (2018)
81.2%
CPS (2018)
75.6%
 0
100
5 Year Graduation
School (2019)
82.1%
CPS (2019)
78.9%
School (2018)
80.8%
CPS (2018)
78.2%
 0
100
College Enrollment
School (2019)
80.1%
CPS (2019)
67.2%
School (2018)
75.3%
CPS (2018)
68.2%
 0
100
College Persistence
School (2019)
81.3%
CPS (2019)
73.2%
School (2018)
75.6%
CPS (2018)
72.3%
 0
100
School Culture and Climate Details WELL ORGANIZED ?
The 5Essentials from the My Voice, My School Survey ?
  
Involved Families: Does the school partner with families and communities? STRONG
Supportive Environment: Is the school safe and supportive with high expectations? NEUTRAL
Ambitious Instruction: Is instruction focused, challenging and engaging? STRONG
Effective Leaders: Does leadership focus on results and school improvement? NEUTRAL
Collaborative Teachers: Do teachers work well together and strive for excellence? STRONG
Parent Survey Results ?
  
School Community: Do parents feel welcome and included in the school? NEUTRAL
Parent-Teacher Partnership: Do parents feel teachers partner with them to support student success? WEAK
Quality of Facilities: Do parents feel satisfied with the physical environment of their child's school? NEUTRAL
Safety ?
  
Safety: Do students feel safe in and around the school building and traveling to and from school? WEAK
Behavior and Discipline ?
 2018 2019 District Average
Number of out-of-school suspensions per 100 students 18.6 13.8 5.2
Percent of misconducts resulting in out-of-school suspension 36.1% 45.4% 15.1%
Average length of out-of-school suspensions 1.3 days 1.5 days 1.9 days
Other Important Metrics
2018 2019 District Average
Student attendance 90.4% 89.8% 92.8%
Teacher attendance 96.1% 95.4% 94.7%
1 Year Dropout Rate 1.9% 2.3% 6.0%
Survey Response Rate
Response Rate CPS Average
Students 96.7% 81.4%
Teachers 70.1% 78.5%
Parents --- ---

You can find more information about the measures used in this report on the CPS web site.

The State of Illinois Report Card for this school can be viewed at the State Report Card web site.

Program Application Requirements

Dance

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: Entry Grade 9
Application Requirements
General Education and 504 Plan students: Minimum percentile of 24 in both reading and math on NWEA MAP.

IEP and EL students: Minimum combined percentile of 48 in reading and math on NWEA MAP.

An audition is required for all eligible applicants.
Selections
Eligible students are selected on a point system. Points are based on the student's NWEA MAP scores in reading and math, 7th grade grades, and the audition.
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 114
  • Number of offers: 17
How to Apply
Access online high school application or paper high school application at go.cps.edu.

General Education

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: Entry Grade 9
Application Requirements
None
Selections
Students who live within the school's attendance boundary can be admitted automatically. This program only accepts students who live within the school's attendance boundary. show attendance boundary
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 883
  • Number of offers: 764
How to Apply
Access online high school application or paper high school application at go.cps.edu.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: Entry Grade 9
Application Requirements
General Education/504 Plan students: Minimum percentile of 24 in both reading and math on NWEA MAP and minimum 2.5 GPA in 7th grade.

IEP and EL students: Minimum combined percentile of 48 in reading and math on NWEA MAP and minimum 2.5 GPA in 7th grade.
Selections
Eligible students are selected on a point system. Points are based on NWEA MAP scores and 7th grade GPA. Students who live within the school's attendance boundary will be given 50 additional points. The school determines the minimum cutoff score for selections. Preference is given to students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements and are enrolled in the school’s Middle Years Programme partner, Peirce Elementary School.
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 831
  • Number of offers: 139
How to Apply
Access online high school application or paper high school application at go.cps.edu.

Music

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: Entry Grade 9
Application Requirements
General Education and 504 Plan students: Minimum percentile of 24 in both reading and math on NWEA MAP.

IEP and EL students: Minimum combined percentile of 48 in reading and math on NWEA MAP.

An audition is required for all eligible applicants.
Selections
Eligible students are selected on a point system. Points are based on the student's NWEA MAP scores in reading and math, 7th grade grades, and the audition.
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 115
  • Number of offers: 11
How to Apply
Access online high school application or paper high school application at go.cps.edu.

Theatre

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: Entry Grade 9
Application Requirements
General Education and 504 Plan students: Minimum percentile of 24 in both reading and math on NWEA MAP.

IEP and EL students: Minimum combined percentile of 48 in reading and math on NWEA MAP.

An audition is required for all eligible applicants.
Selections
Eligible students are selected on a point system. Points are based on the student's NWEA MAP scores in reading and math, 7th grade grades, and the audition.
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 119
  • Number of offers: 12
How to Apply
Access online high school application or paper high school application at go.cps.edu.

Visual Arts

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: Entry Grade 9
Application Requirements
General Education and 504 Plan students: Minimum percentile of 24 in both reading and math on NWEA MAP.

IEP and EL students: Minimum combined percentile of 48 in reading and math on NWEA MAP.

A portfolio review is required for all eligible applicants.
Selections
Eligible students are selected on a point system. Points are based on the student's NWEA MAP scores in reading and math, 7th grade grades, and the portfolio review.
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 213
  • Number of offers: 34
How to Apply
Access online high school application or paper high school application at go.cps.edu.
In-School Programs   ?
  • AP (5) 
  • Digital Journalism 
  • Global International Studies 
  • JROTC 
School-Wide Programs and Models
  • Career and Technical Education Programs 
  • College Prep Math and Science 
  • Community School 
  • Fine and Performing Arts 
  • Humanities 
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years 
  • JROTC Academy 
  • Performing Arts 
  • Pre-Engineering 
  • Student Leadership and Performing Arts Academy 
College and Career
  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses 
  • Career Development 
  • Career/Job Training 
  • College Tours 
Creative
  • Animation 
  • Animation/Cartoon 
  • Art Studio 
  • Band/Orchestra 
  • Bookmaking 
  • Ceramics 
  • Choir/Chorus 
  • Dance 
  • Drama 
  • Drawing 
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance 
  • Fashion 
  • Figure Drawing 
  • Film and Video 
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music 
  • Graphic Design 
  • Guitar 
  • Improv 
  • Knitting 
  • Media and Production Workshops 
  • Mixed Media 
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance 
  • Mosaics 
  • Murals 
  • Musicals 
  • Painting 
  • Percussion 
  • Photography 
  • Piano/Keyboard 
  • Plays/Acting 
  • Pottery 
  • Rock Band 
  • Sketching 
  • Step Dance 
  • Student Art Club 
  • Student Music Club 
  • Talent Show 
  • Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance 
  • Theater 
  • Violin/Strings 
  • Web Design 
  • Weekend Enrichment 
Health and Wellness
  • Crisis Intervention Services 
  • School-based Health Centers 
  • Targeted Interventions 
  • Workshops/Classes 
Life and Leadership
  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs 
  • Environmental Club 
  • Ethnic Club 
  • JROTC 
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls 
  • Mikva Challenge 
  • Model U.N. 
  • Peace Circles 
  • Peer Jury 
  • Peer Mentors 
  • Restorative Justice 
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program 
  • Student Ambassadors 
  • Student Council/Government 
Parent and Community
  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops 
  • Art Appreciation 
  • Book Club 
  • Community Service 
  • Conflict Resolution 
  • ESL Workshops 
  • Family Nights 
  • Financial Literacy Workshops 
  • Music Workshops 
  • Parent Advisory/Group 
  • Parent Advocacy 
  • Parent Patrol 
  • Safety Workshops 
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs 
  • Transition to College Workshops 
  • Walking 
Scholastic
  • Advanced Placement 
  • Bilingual Support 
  • Book/Reading Club 
  • Chess Team 
  • Debate Team 
  • Evening School 
  • Expanded Library Service Hours 
  • Freshmen On-Pace 
  • Homework Club/Study Group 
  • Homework Help 
  • Journalism Club 
  • Math Team 
  • Mayor Daley’s Book Club 
  • Newspaper 
  • Poetry Club 
  • Poetry Workshops 
  • Science Club 
  • Summer School 
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring 
  • Technology Club 
  • Tutoring 
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses 
  • Writers Workshop 
  • Yearbook Club 
Sports and Fitness
  • Baseball 
  • Basketball 
  • Bowling 
  • Boys’ Baseball 
  • Boys’ Basketball 
  • Boys’ Bowling 
  • Boys’ Cross Country 
  • Boys’ Lacrosse 
  • Boys’ Soccer 
  • Boys’ Softball 
  • Boys’ Swimming 
  • Boys’ Tennis 
  • Boys’ Track 
  • Boys’ Volleyball 
  • Cheerleading 
  • Chess 
  • Conditioning and Fitness 
  • Dance 
  • Fast Pitch 
  • Fitness Basics 
  • Football 
  • Girls on Track 
  • Girls’ Baseball 
  • Girls’ Basketball 
  • Girls’ Bowling 
  • Girls’ Cross Country 
  • Girls’ Golf 
  • Girls’ Soccer 
  • Girls’ Softball 
  • Girls’ Swimming 
  • Girls’ Tennis 
  • Girls’ Track 
  • Girls’ Volleyball 
  • Judo 
  • Pom-Pon 
  • Soccer 
  • Softball 
  • Step Dance 
  • Tennis 
  • Volleyball 
  • Wrestling 
  • Yoga/Pilates 
Performance
Report Name Date Download
School Quality Rating Report 2019
High School Progress Report - English 2019
High School Progress Report - Spanish 2019
School Quality Rating Report 2018
High School Progress Report - English 2018
High School Progress Report - Spanish 2018
School Quality Rating Report 2017
High School Progress Report - English 2017
High School Progress Report - Spanish 2017
School Quality Rating Report 2016
High School Progress Report - English 2016
High School Progress Report - Spanish 2016
School Quality Rating Report 2015
High School Progress Report - English 2015
High School Progress Report - Spanish 2015
School Quality Rating Report 2014
Financial
Report Name Date Download
School Segment Report 2010
Building
Report Name Date Download
6 Month Asbestos Report Fall 2018
Asbestos Inspection Report 2019
Accessibility Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Detail Report 2014-2015
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013
Other
Report Name Date Download
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2019
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2018
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2017
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2016
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2015
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2020-2022
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2018-2020
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2012-2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2016-2018
Healthy CPS Report 2019
Healthy CPS Report 2018
Healthy CPS Report 2017
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