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Magnet or specialty school enrollment

Anoka-Hennepin Schools offers 12 schools that provide in-demand educational options, such as the arts, science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB). Specialty and magnet schools are public schools available to all students at no additional cost. These schools, which are at the elementary, middle and high school levels, are designed to provide family choice. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries may apply to enroll at any of the specialty or magnet schools.

Magnet schools 
The magnet schools are offered to students districtwide in partnership with the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD), which provides transportation to those schools. Students may enroll at the specialty schools using an in-district transfer process without transportation.

learn about nwsisd magnet school lottery and application.
 

Specialty schools
Six sites offer specialty programs, which students can access via in-district transfer, while six sites are magnet schools, which are available through the NWSISD. Students must apply on the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) website. The priority application deadline is December 17, 2025.

request an in-district transfer.

 

Elementary school options

Middle school options

High school options