How do you get into Perspectives - Rodney D. Joslin?

Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.

Does Perspectives - Rodney D. Joslin have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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Perspectives - Rodney D. Joslin

1930 S ARCHER AVE · 315 students · grades 6-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

91%

district 86% (+5)

Enroll in college

45%

district 65% (-20)

CPS status

Not Applicable

district accountability

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About PERSPECTIVES - JOSLIN HS

Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin campus provides a holistic approach to education, combining rigorous college preparatory curriculum with strong social emotional learning to prepare our students for college and for life. Located in South Loop, Joslin serves students from across the city in grades 6-12. Joslin utilizes our city as a classroom to provide real world and experiential learning opportunities. Joslin’s vibrant, small-school learning environment allows students to build on their educational experience through internships and electives like art, humanities, and STEM courses. AP classes are available and Dual Enrollment is offered in partnership with City Colleges. Joslin provides the foundation for developing ethical leaders prepared for the 21st century. Our Joslin campus also serves students grades 6-8 at this campus. Our middle schools teach through personalized learning, combining tailored classroom instruction with an online curriculum called Summit, which allows students to work at their own pace and receive personalized instruction based on where they’re at. To apply for a middle school seat, please visit https://pcsedu.org/enroll/choosing-your-campus/.

1930 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · 3122257400

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Perspectives - Rodney D. Joslin?: Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.
Does Perspectives - Rodney D. Joslin have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

Closest other high schools

Ray Graham Training Center High School · 0.5 mi
YCCS-Jane Addams Alternative HS · 0.8 mi
YCCS- McKinley Lakeside Leadership HS · 1.0 mi
William Jones College Preparatory High School · 1.2 mi
Paul Laurence Dunbar Career Academy High School · 1.2 mi
Chicago Technology Academy High School · 1.7 mi

School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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