Magnet Schools
Middle and High School lottery notifications will be delivered electronically on February 21, 2025.
Elementary application deadline is March 7 and notifications will be delivered electronically on March 28, 2025.
What is a Magnet School?
Magnet schools are free public elementary and secondary schools of choice that operate within the Wichita Public Schools - unlike private and charter schools, which are completely separate institutions. Each magnet school has one or two specific themes that guide instruction and culture within the building. Magnet school themes do not replace the standard district curriculum, but rather they serve to enhance instruction by weaving the theme into all subjects. Magnet school themes in the Wichita Public Schools include, but are not limited to:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Performing Arts
- Media Arts
- Leadership
- Communications
- Environmental Science
To learn more about our 23 magnet schools and their themes, click here.
Magnet School Locations