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School Choice

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The Sacramento City Unified School District allows all students residing within its boundaries to enroll in district schools or programs other than their home school, subject to availability.

TK Lottery

The 2027-2028 application will open January 11, 2027 - February 5, 2027. 

Learn about the Application Process

Learn about Transitional Kindergarten

Open Enrollment (K-8)

The 2027-2028 application will open January 11, 2027 - February 5, 2027. 

Learn about Open Enrollment

High School Specialty Programs (HSSP)

The 2027-2028 application will open October 5, 2026 - October 30, 2026. 

Log onto SchoolMint

Learn more about HSSP

Participating programs by grade level

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Learn How to Apply

Sac City Unified uses SchoolMint for all school choice and district permit applications.

SchoolMint makes it easy to apply online from anywhere, track your application status, and receive updates in real time.
Learn how to navigate the system and submit your student's application with ease.

Sign Up for a SchoolMint Parent/Guardian Account

Tip: Add your email address to your SchoolMint account. This helps you get all messages from SCUSD. Without an email address, you may only get text alerts.

After you create your account, add your student.

If Your Student Attends SCUSD
  1. Select Yes when asked if your student attends SCUSD.
  2. Enter your student's Student ID number, first name, last name, and date of birth.
  3. SchoolMint will use this information to find your student's record.

Don’t know your student's Student ID number? Contact your school office.

If Your Student Is New or Returning to SCUSD
  1. Select No when asked if your student attends SCUSD.
  2. Enter your student's information.
  3. Choose your home address from the list.
  4. SCUSD will check the information before the lottery.

New Student: Enrollment Definition

Need Help?

Visit the Enrollment Center for Assistance

Hours of Operation

Hours of Operation

The Enrollment Center is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on holidays), to support families with enrollment.

Location:
5601 47th Avenue (next to the Serna Center)
Sacramento, CA 95824

Phone: (916) 643-2400
Fax: (916) 433-5403

Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance

The Enrollment Center offers computers and scanners for families to complete and submit applications, with staff available to assist.

Please bring all required documents with you to be scanned and uploaded to your application. 

Language Support

Language Support

The district’s Matriculation & Orientation Center (MOC) offers interpretation services in the following languages to help families complete the application process.

  • Spanish
  • Hmong
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin
  • Vietnamese
  • Russian
  • Pashto
  • Dari/Farsi