New Parents Guide

As the deadline for magnet school applications approaches, we hope that Newberry Academy will be high on your list of schools to which you apply. To help you in your research, we have include a few helpful links below.

Newberry Highlights

  • Reduced class size in K-3 (up to 22 per class)
  • 4-8 class size (up to 32 per class)
  • K-3 three classes per grade, 4-8 two classes per grade
  • Concentration in Math, Science and Technology
  • Approximate enrollment of 550 students

Chicago Magnet School Application (www.cmp.cps.k12.il.us)

The Magnet School application must be completed and returned to the school either via mail or drop-off by Friday, December 16th 2008.

    CPS Magnet Procedures and Standard Application (English version)

    CPS Magnet Procedures and Standard Application (Spanish version)


Illinois State Board of Education (www.isbe.state.il.us)

Illinois School Report Card (Data Analysis and Progress Reporting), This site provides access to reports by school that includes a statistical description of the school's students and their performance in standardized testing. Follow the link below for Newberry and Chicacago report cards online.

   Newberry Report Card - Online Report


Consortium on Chicago School Research (www.consortium-chicago.org)

Specifically they provide on their website a report titled "How Do Newberry Magnet Graduates Perform in CPS High Schools?".