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School Choice at HISD

HISD is proud to be an open-enrollment district of choice, giving every family the opportunity to find the school that best fits their child’s needs. Through the School Choice process, families can explore hundreds of neighborhood and specialty campuses and apply to them all with a single, streamlined application.

Join us at one of our School Choice Fairs. Fairs showcase all Magnet and other School Choice programs in one place for families to learn about them.

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School Choice Fair Dates

HISD Exploring Increased Autonomy Opportunities for Top-Performing High Schools

HISD is exploring Level 5 Autonomy for its highest-performing high schools under Texas Senate Bill 1882. To qualify, campuses must have earned an "A" rating for four consecutive years and maintain an achievement gap of less than 25% between student groups.

HISD Equips Educators with New Secure AI Tools Through ChatGPT Edu Rollout

HISD is expanding access to secure artificial intelligence tools for teachers and staff through the introduction of ChatGPT Edu, a new offering from OpenAI built specifically for K–12 education. As technology becomes an integral part of the modern workforce, HISD is taking another step to ensure educators have safe, innovative, and effective tools that support teaching

Hundreds of Options, One Application: HISD School Choice Application Now Open for Families

As an open-enrollment district of choice, Houston ISD allows students to apply to schools beyond their zoned campus and to access specialized academic programs across the District through a single, streamlined application.

Pre-K Application Opening January 21st, 2026

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