We are ChiArts. Chicago's first public arts high school. The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) develops the next generation of diverse, artistically promising scholar-artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.
Watch a virtual showcase from 2020-2021! FreeVerse features the most recent work from our five conservatories in one virtual production. Stay tuned for our 2021-2022 production calendar. Our Music Conservatory is thrilled to announce it's first place championship in Class A at the Illinois High School Association's Solo and Ensemble Competition for the third year in a row.
Watch a virtual showcase from 2020-2021! FreeVerse features the most recent work from our five conservatories in one virtual production. Stay tuned for our 2021-2022 production calendar. Our Music Conservatory is thrilled to announce it's first place championship in Class A at the Illinois High School Association's Solo and Ensemble Competition for the third year in a row.
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This process is for current or rising 10-11 graders only. All rising or current 9th graders, please visit our website here for information on your process. Up-to-date high school transcript, including in-process credits from the current semester. Eligible students are invited to audition. Admission is based on openings in each class.
2021-2022 Applicants, all information on the audition process is below. Please read carefully and access additional, conservatory-specific information using the links provided. Any student who does not attend or submit an audition will not be considered for admission. Students are responsible for preparing the requirements for the program(s) to which they are applying, and submitting them by the audition submission deadline.
Important note: Proof of vaccination and health screening is requiring for all on campus events. Masks must be worn by all guests over the nose and mouth at all times. Representatives from our admissions, academic, and conservatory staff will be available to speak with families and students. Applicants and their parents or guardians are highly encouraged to attend.
Please read through all of the sections below and check back regularly for the most up-to-date information. All First and Second Round offers have been made and the deadline for decisions has passed. The enrollment fee of $300* is due during Summer Institute in August. This fee is for all students at each grade level.
The academic curriculum provides students with a rigorous college preparatory education. ChiArts utilizes a research-based multi-year curriculum in each discipline ensuring instructional sequencing across grade levels and alignment with Illinois State Standards and College Readiness Standards.
We differentiate instruction in multi-level classes and also offer honors classes in the 9th-12th grade and AP classes for students in the 11th and 12th grade.In addition, ChiArts offers tutoring in math and reading for students requiring additional support.
We differentiate instruction in multi-level classes and also offer honors classes in the 9th-12th grade and AP classes for students in the 11th and 12th grade.In addition, ChiArts offers tutoring in math and reading for students requiring additional support.
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S. D. T. Specialized Departement Of Technology
Dec 16, 2018
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Mrz Chillz
Jan 05, 2018
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Artistic Jazz Tv
Oct 09, 2017
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Daijah Mitchell
Sep 29, 2017
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Raul Pulido
Dec 28, 2016
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Sonia Reedy
Nov 12, 2016
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This is a wonderful school for anyone in the Arts. These students are very impressively talented/gifted. However, the commute to ChiArts can become a challenging one if you live away from the school. You're options are arranging to pay for a Shuttle Service, public transportation (long commute) or driving your student to school. Again, the days are very long especially if your student must commute back and forth to school everyday. Try and keep your teen as healthy as possible which is challenging if they already have chronic health issues to deal with. The staff is willing to work with their students
William Jones
Jul 06, 2016
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My daughter love CHIARTS. I thought she would complain about the long days. She loves it. Her conservatory for 3 hours is very rewarding. I've seen 1 star reviews because the school do not have sports. DO NOT GO IF YOU WANT TO CHEER FOR A FOOTBALL TEAM.
If you are or want to perform CHIARTS is the place to blossom.
If you are or want to perform CHIARTS is the place to blossom.
