The post-lottery application window opens on February 23, 2026, at ApplyPhillyCharter.org.
Applications submitted during this period:
What if I don’t receive an offer in the lottery?
Students will be placed on the waitlist and contacted if a seat becomes available.
Do I need to reapply if I’m already on the waitlist?
No. Families will be contacted directly if a seat opens.
In the past, families have been able to view a live lottery. Why is this no longer the case?
Apply Philly Charter has switched to a rank and match lottery system. To accommodate family ranking preferences and the new matching process, a single, centralized lottery will now be administered by the APC team. As a result, schools that previously hosted public lotteries allowing families to observe the process in real time will no longer be able to do so.