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Intradistrict Transfer (Open Enrollment) for the 2026-27 School Year
The Huntington Beach City School District (HBCSD) offers an Intradistrict Transfer process, referred to in Board Policy as Open Enrollment, which allows parents/guardians who reside within HBCSD boundaries to apply for their student(s) to attend a school other than the one assigned based on their residential address. In accordance with the Open Enrollment Board Policy, if an Intradistrict Transfer is approved, the new school becomes the student’s school of residence as long as the student continues to reside within the District’s boundaries.
The Intradistrict Transfer application period for the 2026-27 school year begins on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 8:00 am and ends on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 4:00 pm. To complete the online application, please visit the Student Transfers website.
Below are some important facts regarding the Intradistrict Transfer process:
This opportunity is available only for HBCSD resident families.
This process is for new requests only. Students who already have an approved Intradistrict Transfer and wish to remain at their current school do not need to submit a request for the 2026-27 school year.
Transportation to the requested school is not provided, and a permit may be revoked if tardies or late pick-ups occur.
Approved transfers will begin in the 2026-27 school year and are permanent.
Permits are granted based on space availability. While every effort is made to keep siblings together, there is no guarantee that students from the same family will be accepted to the same school.
Many schools are at or near enrollment capacity; therefore, the number of students that can be accommodated is limited to the available space allowed by the student-to-teacher ratio. A computerized random selection process will determine placement from the eligible applicant pool. As a result, a student may not receive their requested school.
Parents/guardians will receive email notification regarding school acceptance or waitlist status by May 8, 2026.
Please note: Students currently residing within a school’s attendance area will not be displaced by students requesting transfer from another attendance area.
For further information, please contact Sharon Doherty at sdoherty@hbcsd.us.
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