Applying to WMAA
WMAA is a public charter high school, open to any student residing in Michigan. Under our charter, we can have a maximum of 620 students (155 per grade).
Since we routinely receive more applications than there are available spots, a lottery system is enacted per federal and state regulations. To increase the chances of your student being accepted, you should apply by the end of the open enrollment period.
- When open enrollment ends, applications are counted. If there are fewer applications than openings, all applications will be accepted. If there are more applications than openings, the Academy will conduct a random selection lottery.
- Preference is given to siblings of students already enrolled.
- The lottery is a random selection to determine who will be accepted and who will be placed on a waiting list. The Academy will draw names from all students who submit completed application materials prior to the open enrollment deadline.
- Applications received after the open enrollment deadline are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for any remaining openings. If all spots are filled, the student’s name will be added to the end of the waiting list for his/her grade level.
- We encourage interested families to schedule a tour and/or attend one of our Parent & Student Information Nights.
Application Calendar for the 2027-28 School Year Enrollment
- August 24, 2026 | Applications open
- November 19, 2026 6:00pm | Parent & Student Information Session
- December 8, 2026 6:00pm | Parent & Student Information Session
- February 9, 2027 6:00pm | Parent & Student Information Session
- February 26, 2027 4:00pm | Open Enrollment Deadline – Applications Due
- March 4, 2027 5:00pm | Lottery
- Week of March 8, 2027 | Notification Letters Sent (acceptance or waitlist position)
We currently have a waiting list for each grade level for the 2026-2027 school year. Families are welcome to submit an application to be added to a wait list for the current school year. If you are interested in applying for the 2027-2028 school year, refer to the calendar above. Please note that a 2026-2027 application on file does not enter your student into the applicant pool for the 2027-2028 school year.