The SCUSD High School Specialty Program application runs through Friday, October 30 at 5:00pm. This is an opportunity for your student to apply for enrollment in a high school specialty program for the 2027-2028 school year, based on space availability.

Families are encouraged to attend information and visitation events to learn more about the specialty programs, go on tours of the campuses, and talk to faculty and students currently in the programs.

Use SCUSD’s SchoolFinder tool to learn about the different specialty programs available throughout our District and choose the right one for your student. Easily sort through schools using the filters or the map and then select a school to view their programs, supports, pathways, advanced placement classes, clubs, activities, and athletics offerings. Sign in and create a profile to save a list of favorite schools to review any time.

We offer specialty programs at both our neighborhood and small specialized high schools:

Arthur Benjamin Health Professions High School

Health care & medical science education

C.K. McClatchy High School

Air Force Jr. ROTC
Criminal Justice Academy
Humanities & International Studies Program (HISP)
Law & Public Policy Academy
Dance VAPA Program
Music VAPA Program
Theater VAPA Program
Visual Art VAPA Program

Hiram Johnson High School

Air Force Jr. ROTC
Corporate Business Academy
Health & Medical Science Academy
Law Academy

John F. Kennedy High School

Criminal Justice Academy
Culinary Arts
Manufacturing & Design (MaD)
Marine Corps Jr. ROTC
AP Capstone
Zero-Emissions Automotive Pathway

Luther Burbank High School

Building Trades Academy
IB Diploma Programme
Law & Social Justice
Digital Media
Urban Agriculture Program

School of Engineering and Sciences

Science & engineering focused Linked Learning

Rosemont High School

Culinary Academy
Engineering, Construction & Design (ECD)
Leadership & Enrichment Through Academic Development (LEAD)
Media

Umoja International Academy

IB Middle Years Programme
IB Diploma Programme

West Campus High School

Charter Schools

If you are interested in one of our charter high schools, please contact the school directly. Charter schools can enroll students throughout the year.

Learn More and Apply

Visit our High School Specialty Program webpage for more information about the application process. 

Apply to a first and second choice program by Friday, October 30 at 5:00pm. Choose your selections carefully and apply anytime during the application window; no priority is given to early applicants, so you have some time to think about it.