By Joe Wessels
Media Relations Associate
Cincinnati Public Schools
What: Cincinnati Public Schools’ (CPS) magnet and high school lottery is open for the 2025-26 school year. CPS’ lottery is for in-district students interested in applying to a CPS high school, magnet school or magnet program.
When: Friday, Nov. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 31
Where: https://www.cps-k12.org/lottery
Note: Priority is given to applicants based on CPS Board Policy 5113.03 to ensure each student has an equitable chance of being assigned to first-choice schools.