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How to Apply

Application Steps:

The Magnet Program at Bellaire High School is only for students who live outside the Bellaire Attendance Zone.

  • Application Steps:

  1. The application must be completed online through the HISD School of Choice website.

  2. Click “Apply Now” and follow the steps to fill in demographic information and upload any needed documents.

  3. Completed applications for 27-28 will be accepted starting 12/08/2026, and they must be submitted no later than 02/12/2027 to be considered in the first round of applicants.

  4. Lottery results will be sent out on 03/17/2027. The last day to accept a seat offered in Phase 1 is 03/23/2027.

  5. Phase 2 opens on 03/17/2027. Applications in Phase 2 will only be considered depending on space availability.

  • Bellaire School Choice Programs:

*Magnet World Language Program:

Select one of the 8 languages below when applying. The selected language will be the student’s Magnet contract language for all 4 years at Bellaire HS.

Arabic • French • German • Hindi • Italian • Japanese • Latin • Mandarin

For program requirements, please visit Magnet Curriculum Resources

*Career & Technical Education Program:

Select one of the 5 CTE pathways below when applying. Students will follow their selected pathway throughout their 4 years at Bellaire HS.

Animal Science • Plant Science • Marketing & Sales • Design & Multimedia • Programming & Software Development

Important: Please select only from the CTE programs listed above. Other CTE programs offered at Bellaire HS are available to zoned students only.

*IB Program:

For information about the IB Program, requirements, and curriculum, visit the International Baccalaureate page.

 

  • Eligibility Requirement:

To be considered for the lottery for any Bellaire High School Choice Program, applicants must have a minimum matrix score of 80. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be included in the lottery. Please click this link to check how the matrix is calculated. If the student does not currently attend an HISD school, you must upload the student’s previous year's final report card for the matrix score to be calculated. 

  • Registration:

We will have a Magnet Information Night when incoming magnet students can sign contracts and receive enrollment packets. The specific date and time will be emailed to incoming magnet students who have accepted a seat and uploaded the correct Proof of Residence documents.

For more information regarding registration and enrollment, please visit our Enrollment and Registration webpage. 

  • Parent Support:

HISD Office of School Choice contact: 713-556-6734; schoolchoice@houstonisd.org