Admission cutoff scores
Approximate published cutoffs for the 900-point composite (450 HSAT + 450 7th-grade GPA).
Tier 1
660
lowest socioeconomic group
Tier 2
690
Tier 3
710
Tier 4
725
highest socioeconomic group
Rank-all
760
top 30% across all tiers
About King
- Smaller community college-prep environment.
How to prep for the King cutoff
King cutoffs are achievable with consistent prep over a few months. Aim for:
- Strong 7th-grade core grades (A in English, Math, Science, Social Studies = 450 GPA points).
- HSAT preparation that reaches the 310 HSAT-points target (69% of the HSAT max).
- Multiple full-length timed mocks under real-test conditions before the October test.
- Vocabulary mastery — the Reading section relies on academic vocabulary heavily.
- Mental math fluency — no calculator on test day.
Other CPS Selective Enrollment schools
Cutoff data is approximate and changes year to year. Treat as a target, not a guarantee. The official source of truth is the GoCPS portal at cps.edu/gocps.