Application Process
Pin Oak Middle School is an APPLICATION ONLY campus and according to the Houston Chronicle is the most applied to school in HoustonISD. No student in HISD is "zoned" to Pin Oak. The application process is a true lottery. There is one application to Pin Oak and there are 2 pathways to gain acceptance.
Pin Oak does not have an application matrix.
All applications must be submitted through the HISD Office of School Choice.
Please note: Pin Oak Middle School does not accept hardship or specialized transfers.
HISD K-12 Application Timeline SY 26-27
APPLICATION PATHWAYS
BOUNDARY OPTION
Families that are living within the zoned boundaries of the schools listed below have the option to apply for our boundary pathway.
- Pershing Middle School
- Jane Long Academy
- Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School
If you are unsure as to what school you are zoned to please visit the district's school finder website for your assigned zone.
MAGNET OPTION
Families that are living within the Houston ISD district boundaries have the option to apply for our Magnet pathway. It does not matter what school you are zoned to, any family can apply for the magnet option.
The magnet option is our most popular option.
There is NO academic difference between the two pathways. There are advanced courses offered to both boundary and magnet students. All students will participate in our world language wheel. They will have the option to choose their language for their focus and then when they leave us they will have completed at least one year of their (two) required high school language credits.
This resource is designed to provide you with a clearer understanding of how the lottery works, what your next steps should be after receiving your results, and how to participate in Phase 2 if necessary.