Magnet by the Numbers: As of March 9, the programs with the most applications were:
- ES: River Oaks, Lovett, Roberts
- MS: Pin Oak, The Rice School, Johnston
- HS: Lamar, Bellaire, DeBakey
To see a full list of programs and the number of applications for each, click here (.pdf)
Learn more about magnet programs:Almost 34,000 students who applied to one of the district's 115 magnet programs will find out during the week of March 26 whether they have been accepted to the school of their choice. Letters alerting students of their admissions status will be sent out on Friday, March 23, and students and parents can expect to receive their notification letters beginning Monday, March 26.
"This is a very exciting time for HISD students. We want to ensure they get the chance to build up the special knowledge and skills they desire, whether that be Chinese or Spanish language, math and science, dance, or even aviation skills," said Assistant Superintendent of School Choice Lupita Hinojosa.
Students who are "accepted" must indicate that they will attend the magnet school for the 2012-2013 school year by signing and returning the enclosed Student Entrance Agreement no later than Monday, April 9.
Students who have not been immediately accepted will receive a letter stating "waitlisted," "out of district," or "not qualified."
Magnet coordinators will begin making phone calls on April 9 to offer spots to waitlisted students who move up the list if the school has any students who decline to attend.
Selection for out-of-district students will begin June 6, after all in-district candidates have been accepted.
Students who receive a "not qualified" letter for a particular magnet program are invited to attend the Second Annual School Choice Fair on Saturday, April 28, at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center from 9 a.m. - noon to learn about other schools.
"The fair will feature magnet, specialty, and neighborhood schools with space available for more students. Everyone will be able to find a school of choice for the 2012-2013 school year," said Hinojosa.
Learn more about the school choices HISD offers and the upcoming School Choice Fair in this short video.