High school

Carnegie Vanguard High School

Houston (HISD magnet), Texas

Grades served

9–12

Entry grade(s)

9 (application)

Monthly searches

9,900

Location

Carnegie Vanguard High School is located in Houston (HISD magnet), in the greater Houston metro area. Street addresses and attendance-zone boundaries change, so confirm the exact campus address before a visit.

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Key application & enrollment dates

Typical windows Houston-area families plan around for Carnegie Vanguard High School. Districts publish exact dates each fall — always confirm with the campus or district calendar.

Early October
Application opens
Choice/magnet applications open for the following school year.
Early December
Priority application deadline
On-time applications get first consideration in the match round.
Late February – March
Offers released
Families are notified of an offer, waitlist, or non-match.
March – April
Offer acceptance deadline
Accept the seat by the stated date or it is released to the waitlist.
January – February
Course selection / scheduling
Rising grade 9 students choose courses with a counselor.
April – May
New student registration
Zoned families enroll through the district's online portal.
July – August
Campus orientation
Schedule pick-up, campus tour, and first-day logistics.
Mid August
First day of school
Follows the district's adopted academic calendar.

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Grade spans, entry grades, and date windows reflect typical Houston-area district configurations and calendars, not an official notice. Search volume: Semrush (US database, 2026). Confirm addresses, zoning, and deadlines with the school or district.