Welcome to Silva Health Magnet!
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If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Silva Magnet Coordinator William Vega at wavega@episd.org.
Thank you for choosing Silva Health Magnet! We look forward to having you join our Silva Health Magnet family!
Application Process:
***2023-24 applications are now OPEN***
- In-District (EPISD) students who attended an EPISD school during 7th and 8th grade, ONLY need to complete the Silva application form above.
- Out-of-District (NEW to EPISD) students, please click on the Silva application link above and email the required documents to William Vega wavega@episd.org (required documents will be in the link)
Requirements to Apply
· Average of 85 or higher in core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
· 7th grade final report card for incoming 9th grade students or 8th grade final report card for incoming 9th grade students
· 8th grade MOST RECENT report card (up until 3rd Nine Weeks for most) for incoming 9th grade students - or - 9th grade MOST RECENT report card (up until 3rd Nine Weeks for most) for incoming 10th grade students
· STAAR scores (approaches/meets/masters) for 7th grade for incoming 9th graders - or - STAAR scores for 8th grade for incoming 10th grade students
· State specific assessment results in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics for out-of state students
· Attendance 90% for previous year
Required Application Documents · Silva Application
For incoming 9th grade students who are coming from an out-of-district school, submit the following documents in addition to completion of the online application above. Send all documents below to wavega@episd.org
- Final report card 7th grade (official report card)
- 8th grade MOST RECENT report card (up until 3rd Nine Weeks for most)
- District benchmark or standardized test scores from your current school in Reading, Writing, and Math
- Absence Report (if not included on report card)
For incoming 10th grade students who are coming from an out-of-district school, submit the following documents in addition to completion of the online application above. Send all documents below to wavega@episd.org- This application
- Final report card 8th grade (official report card)
- 9th grade MOST RECENT report card (up until 3rd Nine Weeks for most)
- District benchmark or standardized test scores from your current school in Reading, Writing, and Math
- Absence Report (if not included on report card)

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Silva Health Magnet received the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon recognition in 2007, 2011, and 2017. Silva is the only High School in El Paso, Texas with this premiere distinction. Our graduates are academically prepared for post-secondary education with a rigorous core curriculum and evidence-based healthcare curriculum. Join thousands of alumni as one of our elite graduates!
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