Magnet Selection Process

Selection Process

The number of seats available for each magnet program will be identified before the application process begins. Seats will be awarded to *qualified applicants based on the following formula:

• 30% of the seats are awarded districtwide by rank-ordering of applicants based on overall criteria score without consideration of feeder pattern or sibling status
• 70% of the seats are awarded within the comprehensive high school feeder patterns (adjusted proportionally for student population) by rank-ordering of applicants based on overall criteria score; subject to sibling rule or preference

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  *Qualified applicants who are not selected due to limited space will be placed on a rank-ordered waiting list. The wait list will remain active until the 10th day of the new school year. 

  *Qualified applicant: - Applicants with a total score of 70 and above on the campus assessment score.

*Per Dallas ISD Policy EHBJ (LOCAL): For each magnet program, all qualified in-district students shall be served before any out-of-district student may gain admission into that magnet program. Proof of residence must be submitted each year.

Click here to view 2025-2026 Magnet Available Seats by Grade Level