CVHS Vanguard Magnet Program

CVHS offers a Vanguard Multidisciplinary Program designed to challenge and develop the potential of Gifted and Talented (GT) students.

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  CVHS Magnet Tours

• Admissions Update for the 2025–2026 Application Cycle

  Thank you for your interest in Carnegie Vanguard High School.

  Please note that campus tours for this school year have concluded, and the application deadline for the upcoming school year was February 27.

  At this time, we are no longer offering additional tours or accepting new applications for the current admissions cycle.

  To help prospective families learn more about our program, we encourage you to explore the informational videos available on our website, which provide an overview of our academic program, student opportunities, and campus life.

  We truly appreciate your interest in Carnegie Vanguard High School.

  If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Magnet Office at cvhsmagnet@houstonisd.org.

  Thank you again for your interest in our school.

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  Phase 1 Application Window (update as of 10/16/25)

• Opens: December 9, 2025
• Closes: February 27, 2026

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 Eligibility Requirements

To apply, students must meet all three of the following criteria:

1. Gifted and Talented Identification
   Recognized as Gifted and Talented (GT) by Houston ISD.
2. Magnet Matrix Score
   Score 80 or higher on the Magnet Matrix
3. Residency
   Live within HISD school district boundaries

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 Grade Levels Accepted

• Only accepting applications for 9th and 10th grades

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 Lottery Results

• Release Date: April 8, 2026
• Where: Viewable on your School Choice dashboard

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Thank you for your interest in CVHS!
 

Lamia Moumni Magnet Coordinator LMOUMNI@houstonisd.org  (email is preferred method of contact)
Michelle Martinez Magnet Clerk mmarti56@houstonisd.org