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Best STEM High Schools

To determine the top science, technology, engineering and math schools, U.S. News looked at the top 1,000 public schools from our latest Best High Schools rankings, and then evaluated their students' participation and success in Advanced Placement science and math tests.

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    High Technology High School

    Lincroft, NJ | Monmouth County Vocational School District

    #1 in STEM Rankings #39 in National Rankings

    High Technology High School’s curriculum is engineering-centric, with courses in civil engineering and architecture, computer-integrated manufacturing and digital electronics. Students at High Technology High School can earn college credit for core coursework through partnerships with Rochester Institute of Technology, Georgian Court University and Brookdale Community College. The school encourages parent involvement through an active Parent Faculty Association, open houses and fundraising opportunities. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 99.2 STEM Index 291 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #2 in STEM Rankings #3 in National Rankings

    BASIS Scottsdale is a charter school that serves fourth through 12th graders. It's part of a public charter school system with locations across the country. In or before 10th grade, BASIS Scottsdale students begin taking Advanced Placement courses. In their senior year, qualified students may take BASIS Capstone courses, set up to be equivalent to 200 or 300 level college classes. These seniors may produce an off-campus research project during their last trimester. BASIS Scottsdale offers more than 70 extracurricular activities that include sports teams, honor societies and clubs.  more

    School Data

    99% Graduation Rate 98.8 STEM Index 313 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Peoria

    Peoria, AZ | Basis Schools Inc.

    #3 in STEM Rankings #21 in National Rankings

    BASIS Peoria is a charter school that serves fifth through 12th graders. It's part of a public charter school system with locations across the country. In or before 10th grade, BASIS Peoria students begin taking Advanced Placement courses. In their senior year, students take a college counseling workshop. Select seniors may produce an off-campus research project during their last trimester. Extracurricular activities include several sports teams, Model UN and a robotics club.  more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 97.7 STEM Index 186 Enrollment 9-12

    Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

    Alexandria, VA | Fairfax County Public Schools

    #4 in STEM Rankings #4 in National Rankings

    Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology uses a STEM-focused curriculum that culminates with a technical lab project for seniors. The school offers courses like DNA science, advanced marine biology, automation and robotics, architectural drawing and design, research statistics and AP calculus. TJHSST boasts 15 specialized research labs, ranging from astronomy and astrophysics to oceanography and geophysical systems. Extracurricular activities at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology include clubs like orchestra and swing dance, publications like Teknos, the school's own science, technology and math journal, and a multitude of athletic teams. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 96.7 STEM Index 1,789 Enrollment 9-12

    The Early College at Guilford

    Greensboro, NC | Guilford County Schools

    #5 in STEM Rankings #37 in National Rankings

    At The Early College at Guilford, high school students can graduate with two years of college credit from Guilford College, a private liberal arts institution. Because of this partnership, the curriculum is writing intensive, and students in the ninth and 10th grade take honors and Advanced Placement courses. Students in 11th and 12th grade take college courses with undergraduates taught by college professors, including organic chemistry, linear algebra, modern art, health economics and more. Service learning is encouraged, and students can start clubs and organizations. The Early College at Guilford does not have athletic teams, but students can join teams in their attendance zone. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 96.6 STEM Index 199 Enrollment 9-12

    The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG)

    Dallas, TX | Dallas ISD

    #6 in STEM Rankings #16 in National Rankings

    The School for the Talented and Gifted follows the state's Distinguished Achievement Program and places an emphasis on Advanced Placement curriculum — TAG offers 30 AP courses and students are required to take 12 to graduate. Students at TAG may conduct field research via partnerships with local universities, take electives such as fashion marketing and enroll in mini-courses like ballroom dancing or glass blowing during interim terms. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 95.7 STEM Index 261 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Tucson North

    Tucson, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #7 in STEM Rankings #34 in National Rankings

    BASIS Tucson North is a charter school that serves fifth through 12th graders. It's the flagship high school in a public charter school system with locations across the country. Students at BASIS Tucson North are required to start taking Advanced Placement classes and exams in ninth grade. By senior year, students can participate in the AP Capstone program or the charter school network's own senior program. Students in BASIS’ senior program take seminar-style classes for two-thirds of the year and can propose an off-campus project for the last trimester. The school offers a range of activities, including 3-D printing club, choir and basketball. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 95.6 STEM Index 352 Enrollment 9-12

    Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies is ranked third within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies is 85%. The total minority enrollment is 91%, and 2% of students are economically disadvantaged. Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies is 1 of 7 high schools in the Middlesex County Vocational And Technical Schools. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 94.9 STEM Index 160 Enrollment 9-12

    Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM)

    Dallas, TX | Dallas ISD

    #9 in STEM Rankings #12 in National Rankings

    Students at the Science and Engineering Magnet School start Advanced Placement courses their freshman year and can earn college credit via dual-enrollment opportunities with several area community colleges and universities. Located in a complex that houses five other magnet schools, SEM offers AP courses in calculus, biology and statistics, among others. Parents can get involved through fundraising and by hosting college planning nights. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 94.8 STEM Index 418 Enrollment 9-12

    Union County Magnet High School

    Scotch Plains, NJ | Union County Vocational-Technical School District

    #10 in STEM Rankings #103 in National Rankings

    Union County Magnet High School is ranked eighth within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Union County Magnet High School is 74%. The total minority enrollment is 61%, and 10% of students are economically disadvantaged. Union County Magnet High School is 1 of 5 high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 91.9 STEM Index 298 Enrollment 9-12

    DeBakey High School for Health Professions

    Houston, TX | Houston Isd

    #11 in STEM Rankings #17 in National Rankings

    DeBakey High School for Health Professions is located on the Texas Medical Center campus, and students have access to research facilities and academic programs at the center. Graduates are eligible for the Houston Premedical Academy, an undergraduate program at the University of Houston designed specifically for DeBakey High School students. Those selected for the premedical academy receive provisional acceptance to the Baylor College of Medicine. DeBakey’s Parent Teacher Association provides volunteers and sponsors school activities. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 91.7 STEM Index 852 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Chandler

    Chandler, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #12 in STEM Rankings #18 in National Rankings

    BASIS Chandler is a charter school that serves fifth through 12th graders. It's part of a network of public charter schools with locations across the country. Its students are required to start taking Advanced Placement classes and exams in ninth grade. By senior year, students can participate in the AP Capstone program or the charter school network's own senior program. Students in BASIS’ senior program take seminar-style classes for two-thirds of the year and can propose an off-campus project for the last trimester. While at BASIS Chandler, students can participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including bug club, yearbook club and jazz band. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 91.5 STEM Index 285 Enrollment 9-12

    Academy for Information Technology

    Scotch Plains, NJ | Union County Vocational-Technical School District

    #13 in STEM Rankings #149 in National Rankings

    Academy for Information Technology is ranked ninth within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Academy for Information Technology is 79%. The total minority enrollment is 52%, and 11% of students are economically disadvantaged. Academy for Information Technology is 1 of 5 high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 90.0 STEM Index 287 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Oro Valley

    Oro Valley, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #14 in STEM Rankings #32 in National Rankings

    BASIS Oro Valley is a charter school that serves sixth through 12th graders. It's part of a charter school network with locations across the country. Its students are required to start taking Advanced Placement classes and exams in ninth grade. By senior year, students can participate in BASIS’ Capstone program, through which they take seminar-style classes for two-thirds of the year and can propose an off-campus research project for the last trimester. Students can join the chess club, band and hiking club.  more

    School Data

    99% Graduation Rate 89.9 STEM Index 229 Enrollment 9-12

    Whitney High School

    Cerritos, CA | ABC Unified School District

    #15 in STEM Rankings #14 in National Rankings

    Gretchen Whitney High School offers a variety of honors and Advanced Placement courses, including computer science, physics and foreign language. Students can earn extra weight in the University of California admissions index via successful completion of certain honors and AP courses. Admission to Whitney High School is selective and is based on state and district assessments and class rank. Parent involvement at Whitney High includes conferences, field trip participation and fundraising opportunities. more

    School Data

    99% Graduation Rate 89.8 STEM Index 680 Enrollment 9-12

    Monta Vista High School

    Cupertino, CA | Fremont Union High

    #16 in STEM Rankings #96 in National Rankings

    Monta Vista High School is ranked 13th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Monta Vista High School is 87%. The total minority enrollment is 86%, and 2% of students are economically disadvantaged. Monta Vista High School is 1 of 6 high schools in the Fremont Union High. more

    School Data

    99% Graduation Rate 89.5 STEM Index 2,325 Enrollment 9-12

    Lynbrook High

    San Jose, CA | Fremont Union High

    #17 in STEM Rankings #101 in National Rankings

    Lynbrook High is ranked 14th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lynbrook High is 82%. The total minority enrollment is 92%, and 4% of students are economically disadvantaged. Lynbrook High is 1 of 6 high schools in the Fremont Union High. more

    School Data

    96% Graduation Rate 89.2 STEM Index 1,747 Enrollment 9-12

    Saratoga High

    Saratoga, CA | Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High

    #18 in STEM Rankings #215 in National Rankings

    Saratoga High is ranked 24th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Saratoga High is 75%. The total minority enrollment is 74%, and 1% of students are economically disadvantaged. Saratoga High is 1 of 2 high schools in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High. more

    School Data

    98% Graduation Rate 89.0 STEM Index 1,341 Enrollment 9-12

    Cupertino High

    Cupertino, CA | Fremont Union High

    #19 in STEM Rankings #217 in National Rankings

    Cupertino High is ranked 25th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Cupertino High is 71%. The total minority enrollment is 84%, and 7% of students are economically disadvantaged. Cupertino High is 1 of 6 high schools in the Fremont Union High. more

    School Data

    96% Graduation Rate 88.5 STEM Index 2,297 Enrollment 9-12

    Academy for Allied Health Sciences

    Scotch Plains, NJ | Union County Vocational-Technical School District

    #20 in STEM Rankings #341 in National Rankings

    Academy for Allied Health Sciences is ranked 13th within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Academy for Allied Health Sciences is 60%. The total minority enrollment is 58%, and 11% of students are economically disadvantaged. Academy for Allied Health Sciences is 1 of 5 high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 88.3 STEM Index 291 Enrollment 9-12

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