Vanguard Magnet
Welcome Parents/ Guardians
Thank you for your interest in De Zavala Elementary!
De Zavala Elementary is a Vanguard Magnet campus. HISD’s Vanguard Magnet programs meet the needs and serve students who have been identified as Gifted and Talented (G/T) in intellectual ability, creativity, or leadership. Vanguard offers a differentiated curriculum that is both accelerated and enriched.
Our Vanguard Magnet Program is designed to serve our zoned students who are identified as G/T and G/T identified students who transfer to De Zavala through the Magnet program.
Admission to the Vanguard Program requires testing and meeting the HISD qualification requirements as stated on the HISD G/T Identification Matrix.
Parents have the option of using the online application system or paper application when applying for the 2025-2026 school year.
Annel Monreal
De Zavala Vanguard Magnet Coordinator
7521 Avenue H
Houston, TX 77012
713-924-1888
Fax: 713-924-1891