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Apply NHS Magnet

Thank you for your interest in applying to NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL's Magnet Program!

Eligibility: To be eligible for our Magnet Program, applicants must:

  • be an incoming 9th Grader or 10th Grader
  • have a Matrix Score of 65+ or higher
  • commit to enrolling in a Magnet Pathway course every year at Northside HS
  • complete the application process (outlined below)

To complete the application, parents/guardians will need:

  • An email address
  • HISD Student ID # (If a student is an existing HISD student)
  • Parent & Student contact information
  • You may rank up to 10 HISD programs (with your top choices high on your list)
  • For Northside HS Magnet, select NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA MAGNET and then choose your focus area:
    • Arts/AV Production
    • Culinary Arts
    • Digital Media
    • Hotel Management

Apply at the HISD School Choice Website! 

https://choosehisd.my.site.com/Apply/SiteLanding

If you need assistance with your transfer application, please contact our Magnet Coordinator: Mr. Rodriguez (frodrig8@houstonisd.org)

If you receive an offer from our Magnet Coordinator, you will then need to complete the HISD Enrollment:

https://www.houstonisd.org/enroll-now

You will need:

  • Proof of Identity of Parent or Legal Guardian
    • Driver's License, State Identification, Passport, or Military ID
  • Proof of Residence of Parent or Legal Guardian
    • Valid lease agreement, Mortgage statemen, Electric bill, Natural gas bill or City of Houston water bill
  • Proof of Student Identity and Age
    • Birth Certificate, Passport, Hospital birth record, or Adoption records
  • Immunization Records
  • School Records from Last School Attended

If you need assistance with enrollment, please contact our Enrollment Office: Ms. Hernandez (ehernan7@houstonisd.org).

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