Application & Lottery Information

On or After January 12: Click HERE to Apply to Pioneer for the 2024-25 School Year


Why is there a Application and Lottery at Pioneer?

While Pioneer is a free public school within West Ada School District, Pioneer is one of the district's  "Schools of Choice" which indicates that we have a focus area (the arts) and do not have a traditional neighborhood boundary area.   Enrollment at our school is established through a random lottery draw.  The highest likelihood of being placed at Pioneer is with an on-time application.   Seats that open up are offered to children on our waitlist.  Late applications place a student on our waitlist in chronological order.  So don't wait Apply Today!


2024-25 Lottery Timeline - Important Dates to Know

  • November 7-30 - On-Time Application window (see below for TOUR DATES)

  • December 5 - Lottery Draw @ DSC (open to the public)

  • December 7 - Lotter Notification Letters Sent to District (acceptance due by 12/18)

  • January 12 - Late Applications Open


Helpful Resources


Pioneer Information Sessions/Tours:

  • Monday, November 13th @ 4:30PM

  • Tuesday, November 28th @ 4:30PM