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Welcome to Waltrip High School
Magnet Program for Research and Technology
Waltrip High School's Magnet Program is a "School within a School." All students, zoned and non-zoned, must apply to the magnet program through the School Choice application and meet minimum matrix score requirements. If you do not meet matrix requirements, we are happy to help you find another program at Waltrip to meet your interests.
Please visit the HISD Office of School Choice website for Phase 1 and 2 criteria and requirements and to apply for the 2025-2026 school year.
Important Magnet Dates- 12/10/2024 - Phase 1 opens; applications must be submitted online.
- 02/12/2025 - Phase 1 closes; last date to change application ranks.
- 03/20/2025 - Notifications of lottery results available; Phase 2 opens.
- 04/03/2025 - Last day to provide proof of residence and signed entrance agreements for seats offered in Phase 1 or spaces will no longer be guaranteed.
2025-2026 Magnet Tour Thursdays
Tours for the 2025-2026 school year will run from October 10, 2024 through February 6, 2025. Tours will begin promptly at 1:00pm and conclude by 2:00pm. Please arrive early to check in at the front office. Parents/guardians will need a driver's license or state ID. We will begin with a welcome in our front office conference room and then begin the building tour. Reservations are required for all magnet information sessions and tours.
The tour will take you through the school, visiting Core Classrooms, Magnet and Career Technology labs, as well as our Enrichment classes in Fine Arts, Athletics, World Languages and JROTC. Student Ambassadors will be available for questions and insight.
Sign-up for Information Session and Tour Here!
2025–2026 HISD School Choice Fairs
- Saturday, November 16, 2024 - Milby High School - 1601 Broadway Street Houston, Texas 77012
- Saturday, December 14, 2024 - Booker T. Washington High School - 4204 Yale Street Houston, Texas 77018
- Saturday, January 11, 2025 - Westside High School - 14201 Briar Forest Drive Houston, Texas 77077
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 - Lamar High School - 3325 Westheimer Rd Houston, Texas 77098