Admissions
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Admissions
Detroit Public Schools Community District application schools and programs offer students unique learning experiences: Gifted and Talented, Foreign Language, Aviation, Science and Medicine, Fine and Performing Arts, African-Centered Education, Single-Gender Education and more. Application Schools students excel in critical and creative thinking and thrive while exploring their passions.
High School Admissions for 2026
Applications for the following specialty high schools will be available 12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
- Communication and Media Arts High School
- Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine
- Davis Aerospace Technical High School
- Detroit International Academy for Young Women
- Detroit School of Arts
Applications for the following specialty high schools are accepted on paper only. You may download the applications and contact the schools directly for further instructions.
- Academy of the Americas
- Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
K-8 Admissions for 2026
The application window for a fall 2026 school start will open in early 2026. To receive information about the application dates, please complete the Fall 2026 Interest Survey. You will receive an email notifying you about the application opening.
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Application High Schools
The following schools will accept online applications from 12 p.m. Oct. 13 to 11:59 p.m. Dec. 19, 2025.
Communication and Media Arts High School
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine
Davis Aerospace Technical High School
Detroit International Academy for Young Women