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As of Fall 2019 there were
- 282 LAUSD Magnet Schools
- 47 for Gifted/High Ability across all grades
- 17 for Gifted/High Ability for grades 6-8
- 1 for Gifted/High Ability in West L.A. (Palms!)
- 17 for Communications Arts across all grades
- 3 for Communications Arts for grades 6-8
- 1 for Communications Arts in West L.A. (Palms!)
For comparison, in 2014 there were
- 198 magnet schools
- 36 for Gifted/High Ability students across all grades
- 1 for Gifted/High Ability in West L.A. (Palms!)
Magnet Schools
Palms Middle School has two Magnet Schools:
Starting in the 2020-2021 school year.
A program that builds a real and relevant foundation for success in the communications-based careers of the 21st century, from film production and broadcasting to journalism, law, and business.
This magnet has 347 openings for the 2020-2021 school year.
Learn more about this magnet school.
Gifted/High Ability MagnetA program for students who exhibit exceptional ability and are identified as gifted or ability by the school district.
The LAUSD Magnet program is a voluntary integration program. From kindergarten through 12th grade, Magnet students pursue academic interests in special environments for learning. Each Magnet school offers a subject specialty or special teaching approaches. Magnet students are selected randomly by computer based on LAUSD and court-approved guidelines, ethnic balance, and available space in each program.
The LAUSD Permits With Transportation (PWT) program provides Magnet students with the necessary transportation.
Magnet enrollment is controlled by the LAUSD Office of Student Integration Services. Further information can be found at the LAUSD Magnet Program website.
Consider attending the annual Choices Fair, where LAUSD invites parents to learn about magnet schools and the magnet program.
You can learn about the many Magnet School choices at the annual Magnet Fair.
Our area is served by the Educational Service Center West, which schedules a combined Magnet Fair for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools:
- Magnet Fair: TBA, October 2019, Webster Middle School, 11330 Graham Place, Los Angeles
If you are interested in meeting with your child's teachers, call the Magnet Office or Counseling Office to set up a conference.
Conferences usually begin at one of these times:
1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50
The CHOICES application is used to apply to the Magnet Program. Applications are available at LAUSD schools and Los Angeles Public Libraries, or you can apply online at apply.lausd.net.
Applications must be submitted to the Office of Student Integration Services by the deadline.
Late applicants will be placed on a waiting list, which applies to that particular school year. You must reapply for the following year.
Parents are advised not to put any school on their Magnet application that they don't want their child to attend, because LAUSD may accept your child into any choice you list. If your only choice is Palms, list only Palms on your Magnet application.
Palms is expected to have about 162 Magnet openings for 6th grade students in 2019-2020.
Specific dates to be announced.
Early October 2019
CHOICES applications available
CHOICES applications first accepted
Early November 2019
CHOICES application deadline
March 2020
Magnet placements announced
April 2020
Deadline to accept or decline Magnet placements
