Application Process
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2023-2024 Application Process
The School Choice Application Process is run by the HISD Office of School Choice (OSC). Please view their website to explore school options and important dates.
Website: https://www.houstonisd.org/schoolchoice
Email: schoolchoice@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-556-6734
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Phase 1 (Dates: January 18, 2024 - February 23, 2024)
Any eligible student who meets the qualifications for the program to which they are applying will be entered in a lottery if there are more applicants than available seats. For Phase 1 only - the date that the application is submitted does not influence their chances as long as it is within the Phase 1 window. Note: All qualified applications submitted during Phase 1 will be entered in the lottery; please note that ranking schools by choice is important.
Phase 2 (March 26, 2024)
After all applications in Phase 1 have been processed, eligible students who meet the qualifications for the program to which they are applying will be considered in the order in which their application was submitted.
Note: All qualified applications submitted during Phase 2 will only be offered seats based upon availability in order of application submission. After Phase 2 ends, selection moves to Phase 3 which no longer allows for current HISD students to apply for remaining seats - there is a hard deadline for HISD students.
Additional Important Dates
Note: please be aware of all deadlines
Phase 1 Ends (February 23, 2024)
Phase 1 Lottery Results Released (March 26, 2024)
Phase 1 Lottery Acceptance Deadline (April 9, 2024)
Last Day for Current HISD Students to Apply for School Choice Transfer (Date TBD)
Phase 2 Acceptance Deadline (5 Calendar Days After Offer)