Applications for the 2025-26 School Year open on

November 6, 2024

Deadline: February 4, 2025

You must reside within the Austin ISD boundaries in order to apply to the Kealing Magnet Program.

Application Steps

1. Parents of all students applying to Kealing must complete an Enroll Austin Application by February 4, 2024. You can access Enroll Austin via austinisd.org/enroll. The Enroll Austin Application includes the following:

• Report Card for Current Grade Level (end of Fall Semester 2023-2024 School Year)
• One Teacher Recommendation from English or Social Studies
• One Teacher Recommendation from Math or Science
• STAAR Scores Spring 2024 (Math and Reading)

2. Required Video: Review Student Video Guidelines & Upload Video Presentation (Link will be provided at a later date).  

3. Required Essay Session: All perspective students are required to complete an in-person essay. 

• In person Essay sessions:
  • DATES:
    • December 7, 14, January 11, 18, & 25
  • COMING SOON:
    • A Google Form for families to register for the in-person essay.
  • Essay Time Slots
    • 9:00 am - 9:30 am or 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Optional Campus Tours 
    • 9:00 am - 9:30 am or 10:00 am - 10:30 am