High School Selection
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High school selection procedures are based on approved SDUHSD School Board policies and administrative regulations.
Please read the following materials for more details and information.
If you have a question that is not answered in the posted materials, please e-mail hsselection@sduhsd.net.
High school selection procedures are based on approved SDUHSD School Board policies and administrative regulations.
2026 High School Selection Timeline
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2026 High School Selection Timeline
| EVENT | DATE |
TIME
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Online High School Selection Window OPENS
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Friday, January 23, 2026 |
8:00 am
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Online High School Selection Window CLOSES/Deadline to Select a High School
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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4:00 pm
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Lottery Decision
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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4:00 pm
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Public Lottery (if necessary)
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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TBD
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WELCOME NOTIFICATION to eligible students who participated in selection -
includes specific information about school events and registration.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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4:00 pm
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Incoming Student Pre-Enrollment Begins
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026Date
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8:00 am
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Incoming Student Enrollment Deadline
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Monday, March 16, 2026
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4:00 pm
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high school selection period
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high school selection period
The annual high school selection period is from the last week of January through mid-February. The exact dates and events will be posted to this page.
There is no advantage to submitting earlier in the high school selection window. All applications submitted on or before 4:00 pm on the last date each year have an equal chance.
Residency
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Residency
- Families must currently reside within SDUHSD district boundaries to participate in high school selection.
- Students who are currently on an approved Interdistrict transfer cannot make a high school selection during this process.
- All current approved Interdistrict transfer students must reapply annually.
Academy Interest List
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Academy Interest List
2025-2026
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year at Canyon Crest Academy and San Dieguito High School Academy is currently closed.
For current enrollment, please enroll in your residential boundary school, La Costa Canyon High School or Torrey Pines High School.
The next opportunity for enrollment at CCA or SDHSA will be in late January 2025 when the High School Selection process opens.
