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High School Choices

The lottery is open now through January 23rd

To enter the CASA lottery, click here: CASA Class of 2030 Grade 9 Admission Application (CURRENT 5TH and 8TH GRADERS)  – Fill out form

To enter the LVTI lottery:
**Current 7th graders, apply here: Grade 8 Discovery Academy Application (Current 7th graders)

** Current 8th graders, apply here: Grade 9 LVTI Admission Application (Current 8th graders)

To enter the FDCA lottery, click here: FDCA Class of 2030 Grade 9 Admission Application (CURRENT 8TH GRADERS)  – Fill out form

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School Lottery Details

Lynn Public Schools offers a range of options for high school students. There are three special admissions high schools that require an application process.

LPS will hold several events and information sessions so that parents and caregivers can find the best fit for their student. We encourage you to visit each school’s webpages and to review each school’s details to make a choice for your student. 

Each school has its own lottery form. Students may enter the lottery for any number of schools. If a student is offered a seat at one of the special admission schools and accepts their spot, they will not be eligible for the waitlist of another school.

School Options

School

Admissions Steps

City Arts and Sciences Academy (CASA)

1. Complete the lottery form for CASA.

2. Students will be selected through a random lottery after the application form closes. Students who are NOT selected will be added to a waitlist.

Frederick Douglass Collegiate Academy (FDCA)


1. Complete the lottery form for FDCA.

2. Students will be selected through a random lottery after the application form closes. Students who are NOT selected will be added to a waitlist.
3. Students who are offered a seat at FDCA must
a. complete an application to North Shore Community College.
b. take the Accuplacer (college proficiency exam) and score a 220 or higher to continue the acceptance process.
3. After the above steps, students must create a writing sample, an artifact project, and then interview with the principal and your family/guardian.

Lynn Vocational Technical Institute (LVTI)

1. Complete the lottery form for LVTI.
2. Students who apply can complete and submit an artifact project for an additional lottery entry. Click here to see the full admissions policy for LVTI.
3. Students who are not accepted will be placed on a waitlist.

Lynn Classical High School

Open enrollment, no application required

Lynn English High School

Open enrollment, no application required

Harold Durgin Success Academy

HDSA is Lynn’s alternative school for grades 9 through 12. Students are referred directly to HDSA.


Timeline and Important Dates
No late applications can be accepted.

Event

Date/Time

Details

LVTI Open House

October 9th, 5:30-7:30pm

Attend to learn more about LVTI and our vocational shops.

FDCA Open House

October 15th, 4-6pm


Attend to learn more about FDCA and our early college program.

CASA Open House

October 8th, 5-7pm


Attend to learn more about CASA and its science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) programs.

Lottery Opens

October 31st

Access the lottery application forms through the links at the top of this page, or pick up a physical copy at the LPS Welcome Center.

Lottery Deadline

January 23rd

The lottery for all 3 special admissions schools (CASA, FDCA, LVTI) will close at 11:59pm midnight.

Notification of Acceptance/Waitlist

Late February

Families are notified of the application results.

Enrollment Commitment

March 6th

Families must formally accept the enrollment offer by this deadline to secure their student’s spot.

Waitlist Acceptances

On a rolling basis beginning late March

Students on the waitlist will be offered seats on a rolling basis until each incoming class is full.


For More Information

We encourage you to visit the individual school websites and attend their informational events to determine the best fit for your student.

 

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