A zoned school admission process refers to the practice of assigning students to schools based on their residential address. Under a zoned school admission process, each school is assigned a geographic zone, and students are required to attend the school in their zone.
The purpose of a zoned school admission process is to ensure that students attend schools that are close to their home, and to help manage enrollment and class sizes. Zoned admission can also help to promote neighborhood cohesion and facilitate community involvement in schools.
Typically, zoned school admission processes are used in public school systems, although some private schools also use zoned admission. The specific process for zoned admission can vary depending on the school district or institution, but typically involves a registration or enrollment process where families provide proof of their residential address and are assigned to the appropriate school.
While zoned admission can have benefits, it can also create challenges for families who live in areas with low-performing schools or who wish to attend schools outside of their zone. In some cases, families may seek to enroll their children in schools outside of their zone through alternative admission processes, such as magnet or charter school lotteries. learn more about Admission Management.
