Magnet Schools

WHAT IS DISTRICT WIDE SCHOOLS OF CHOICE?
Schools of Choice means students may attend any Magnet school within the Lansing School District regardless of location of residence.

I LIVE IN THE DISTRICT, HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD?
Apply through our open enrollment application. You can apply anywhere, anytime online from any web-enabled device (computer, tablet, smart phone), at any school or the Dr. Eva L. Evans Welcome Center (2400 Pattengill Ave, 48910)

I LIVE OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT, HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD?
Apply through our open enrollment application.  The required form for out of district schools of choice is a built in part of the application. Applications for cross district School of Choice (Section 105 and Section 105c) must be submitted by August 28. After this date, parents must obtain a state aid release from their resident school district prior to enrollment.

HOW DO I CHANGE MY SCHOOL OF CHOICE?
Complete an In-District Transfer form (available online). Transfers are allowed for:

• Medical: Your child needs to be near a hospital or has a condition needing special care.

• Safety: Your child was a victim of a documented safety issue.

• Transportation: Your address is too far from current bus stops, but transferring allows walking, using CATA buses, or parent transport. No bus transportation is provided for transfers.

To qualify for a transfer:

• The reason must meet the criteria above.

• Documentation is required.

• There must be space at the new school.

• The student must have attended their current school within the past 10 school days.

• Only 1 transfer request will be granted per school year.

For any transfer, bussing may not be provided.  However, gas cards and CATA bus tokens are available for self-transport.

A CTE (Career and Technical Education) high school is a school that helps students prepare for real-world careers while they earn their regular high school diploma. Along with core classes like math, English, history, and science, students take hands-on courses in specialized fields such as computer science, healthcare, culinary arts, or construction trades. Students may earn industry certifications, complete internships, or work with local businesses. The goal is to help students build practical skills, explore career interests, and graduate ready for college, technical training, or a job in a field they enjoy.

• Lansing Technical High School (Grades 9-12)

An environmental theme magnet school is a place where students learn about nature, animals, and how to take care of our planet in fun, hands-on ways. Students might grow vegetables in a school garden, explore outdoor learning spaces, or work on projects that help keep the Earth clean and healthy. Lessons in reading, math, science, and social studies often connect to real-life topics like recycling, saving energy, and protecting wildlife. With help from community groups and local nature centers, the school teaches students to be curious explorers and responsible caretakers of the environment while still learning all their regular subjects.

• Forest View Elementary School (Grades preK-4)
• North School (Grades K-8)

International Baccalaureate: The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a globally recognized, academically rigorous educational pathway designed to develop well-rounded, independent, and internationally minded students. It emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application across subjects, while nurturing key skills such as communication, collaboration, and cultural understanding. With a balanced curriculum that includes languages, sciences, mathematics, the arts, and personal development components, the IB prepares students not only for university success but also to become compassionate, responsible global citizens.

• Post Oak IB and Chinese Immersion (Grades preK-8)
• Eastern High School (9-12)

A public Montessori school is a school that uses the Montessori method, which encourages students to learn at their own pace through hands-on activities and real-world exploration. Classrooms are calm, organized spaces filled with special learning materials that help children understand ideas by doing, not just listening. Students often work in mixed-age groups (grades 1 - 3 and 4 - 6), giving them chances to learn from one another and build independence, confidence, and responsibility. Teachers act as gentle guides, helping each child choose meaningful work and develop curiosity, focus, and a love of learning while still meeting the same academic standards as other public schools.

• Wexford Montessori (Grades preK-8)

The visual and performing arts theme involves the integration of the arts throughout all core content.  From drawing, painting, singing, dancing, acting, or playing a musical instrument, students learn core content with an infusion of the arts.

• Everett High School Visual and Performing Arts (Grades 8-12)

Spanish Immersion is much more than learning the Spanish language. The goal is to produce students who truly are bilingual and can learn and share ideas in English and Spanish. Students use both languages in their studies and naturally develop an open and accepting global view. Spanish Immersion students learn the same core content as their peers in traditional schools but benefit from a richer experience that will prepare them for the diversity of people and opportunities they will face throughout their lives.

• Lewton Spanish Immersion (Grades K-8)