How to Apply

  • Thank you for your interest in the Jack Yates High School Magnet Programs!

    We look forward to welcoming you to the Lion’s Den to become a part of the PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, and TRADITION of the one and only Rev. Jack Yates High School, in the historical Third Ward community.

     

    How To Qualify 

    • Incoming 9th or 10th Grade Students (2025–2026): Eligible to apply for either the Maritime Program or the School of Communications.
    • Incoming 11th Grade Students (2025–2026): Eligible to apply for the School of Communications only.
    • Incoming 9 - 11th grade students are required to have a Matrix score of 70 in order to qualify for our Magnet Program.

     

    Learn More About Our Programs:

    https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/56387

     

    Application Instructions:

    https://choosehisd.my.site.com/Apply/SiteLanding

     

    • If your student is currently enrolled in an HISD school, please include their HISD Student ID on the application.

     

    • If your student is not currently enrolled in HISD, please upload their final report card for the 2023–2024 school year in the Next Steps section of the application. Applications without this documentation cannot be processed.

     

    •  (not required) If you upload your students' passing STAAR Scores for the 2023 - 2024, that will increase your students' Matrix score.*
     

    IMPORTANT: The Final Report card will be used to determine eligibility for the Magnet Program, also known as the Matrix Score. Without the Final Report Card, a Matrix Score cannot be calculated, and the student's application cannot be approved. You will see this screen below, to upload in the Next Steps section.

     

     

     

    •  How do I obtain a copy of the 2023 - 2024 Final Report Card for my student?

    Visit or email your child’s School Registrar or School Counselor during the 23 - 24 school year.

    No audition is necessary for any of our programs.

     

    For the fastest response time: after submitting your application, feel free to contact Ms. C. Hunter at: