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

Click here to see seats available by campus. Please note, only entry grade level seats are listed. You may reach out to the magnet school for more information for seat availability for grade levels not listed. 

*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.