School Choice

Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year. Please read below for past program information.

2026–2027 School Choice Program

For the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, we offered 12 total high school seats through the School Choice Program. Once enrolled, students are welcome to stay with us all the way through to graduation.

Important Guidelines & Application Process

• Who Can Apply: All students who reside in Massachusetts outside the Town of Wakefield and are entering grades 9–12.

• One Per Student: A separate, completed online application is required for each individual student applying.

• Transportation: Please note that Wakefield Public Schools does not provide transportation for School Choice students; parents/guardians are responsible for travel to and from school.

• Waitlist: Once the 12 available seats are filled, remaining applicants will be placed on a waitlist in the exact order they were drawn during the lottery.

• Next Steps: Selected students will need to complete the standard district registration process outlined on our WPS Registration page.
  
  

Our Commitment to Equity

The Wakefield Public Schools does not discriminate or give preference in admission on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, athletic performance, physical disability, special needs, academic performance, or English language proficiency.

Questions? We're Here to Help!

For any questions regarding the School Choice lottery or application process, please reach out to Kara Mauro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, at kara.mauro@wpsk12.org.

For deeper legal and financial details on the program, you can review the Advisory Memorandum on Financial Administration of the School Choice Program and Mass General Law - Part I, Title XII, Chapter 76, Section 12B.