For the 2027-28 school year, the application period for magnet schools, programs, and Academies of Louisville is November 2, 2026, through December 18, 2026.
Ready to apply? Fill out an online magnet application. (If your child has not attended a JCPS school before, use the application link to register before applying to schools.)
Students currently enrolled in fifth or eighth grade at a JCPS school who are not interested in specialized schools or programs do not need to register or apply. They will automatically be enrolled in the middle or high school that serves their home address. Students who live in the designated Choice Zone and will be entering sixth or ninth grade must choose a close-to-home or far-away school. To find out which school serves your child’s address, use the online SchoolFinder or call the JCPS GIS Office at (502) 485-3050.
Admission to Butler Traditional High School is based on a lottery system. However, to be selected, students must maintain a 2.0 middle school GPA in the core subjects (Math, English, Social Studies, and Science).
Step 2 - Apply for School (High School or Transfer)
Step 3 - Choose Butler Traditional High School as your 1st Choice