High School Magnet Application Process

Online Application Opens on Nov. 1

Application closes Dec. 18.
The Magnet Application for RHS is available online and is primarily for students who will be in 9th grade in the 2027-28 school year.

Current RISD students: An automated email will be sent from “noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com” to all families of students currently enrolled in 8th grade. This email will contain a link to the Specialized Programming Application and a snapcode to identify your student. You must complete this application to submit your preference of RHS magnet programs.

Students not currently attending an RISD school: Home school, private school or students new to RISD may also apply, as long as you live within RISD. You will first complete enrollment as a new student for the 2027-28 school year. After your enrollment has been reviewed, an automated message from “noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com” will be sent to the email address you provide in your enrollment. This email will contain a link and snapcode to the Specialized Programming Application. You must complete this second step to submit your preference of RHS magnet programs.

Eligibility Requirements

Review Requirements

Requirements for submitting an application include established grades; however, grade parameters are subject to change, depending on the applicant pool and space availability. Students enrolled in PreAP classes may add five points for passing semester grades to reach the minimum grade prerequisite(s).

Magnet applicants must live within the boundaries of the RISD when submitting their application, completing the interview, enrolling in RHS and attending the school.
Magnet applicants should be passing all their classes for the fall semester and have a minimum combined 80 average in English, math, science and social studies.
Additional requirements vary by magnet strand.

Complete Your Online App

The online application includes the following sections:

General Application—completed and signed by the student and parent/guardian. You must also indicate your choice of magnet programs: Communications, Culinary Arts, Theatre Performance, Technical Theatre, Studio Arts, Photography, Law, Science, Computer Science, Robotics and Manufacturing. You may only apply for one magnet strand unless applying for Science. If you apply for two, one of them must be the Science Magnet.
Policy and Guidelines for RHS Magnet Students—student and parent/guardian sign electronically.
Magnet Program Application(s)—specific to the student’s choice of magnet programs, along with any individual requirements outlined.
Students not currently enrolled in an RISD school must attach additional documents, as outlined in the Online App.

Select Your Interview Time

Select Your Interview Time When You Complete the Online App. Each Magnet Choice requires an interview except Science.

Nov. 1 – Jan. 31: Submit any additional required portfolios in Schoology
Feb. 6 & 20: Interviews

Notifications

RHS notifies you prior to Spring Break. After student acceptance into the magnet program, the RHS Magnet Counselor will contact students regarding their course schedule for the next school year.