Academic Magnet High School
North Charleston, SC | Charleston County School District
#1 in National Rankings
Academic Magnet High School aims to "challenge each student, teacher and parent with high academic expectations." Almost all courses offered at Academic Magnet High School are either honors or Advanced Placement courses, and every student completes an independent research project over their junior and senior years. Students' work has been published in multiple academic and professional journals. Students can stay connected with Wi-Fi access in the cafeteria and three computer labs. more
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100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 658 Enrollment 9-12
Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Limestone, ME | Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics
#2 in National Rankings
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a boarding school that aims to foster a community learning environment by offering small class sizes, extracurricular activities and work assignments. Students live in a dorm, separated into wings by gender. The curriculum at MSSM includes Advanced Placement courses in physics, English and statistics. During January Term, students can participate in internships, conduct research projects or expand upon in-class learning. more
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94% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 145 Enrollment 9-12
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
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99% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 313 Enrollment 9-12
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Alexandria, VA | Fairfax County Public Schools
#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
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100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 1,789 Enrollment 9-12
Central Magnet School is ranked first within Tennessee. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Central Magnet School is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 14%. Central Magnet School is 1 of 10 high schools in the Rutherford County. more
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100% Graduation Rate 96.5 College Readiness 807 Enrollment 9-12
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Lawrenceville, GA | Gwinnett County
#6 in National Rankings
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology is ranked first within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 80%, and 34% of students are economically disadvantaged. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology is 1 of 26 high schools in the Gwinnett County. more
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100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 979 Enrollment 9-12
Haas Hall Academy is ranked first within Arkansas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Haas Hall Academy is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 26%. Haas Hall Academy is the only high school in the Haas Hall Academy. more
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97% Graduation Rate 96.1 College Readiness 236 Enrollment 9-12
International Academy of Macomb
Clinton Township, MI | Chippewa Valley Schools
#8 in National Rankings
The International Academy of Macomb is a magnet school that offers an International Baccalaureate curriculum. As underclassmen, students will take classes meant to prepare them for the IB courses they'll take as juniors. Those who fulfill the IB program's requirements can earn an IB diploma. On top of their coursework, students can take part in activities like student council, pep band, Harry Potter Alliance and soccer club. To apply, incoming freshmen must pass the IAM placement test, submit academic records and a recommendation from their middle school, and provide their state standardized test scores. more
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100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 484 Enrollment 9-12
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School's curriculum is centered on honors and Advanced Placement courses in math, science, language and the humanities, among other subjects. Students at Payton can supplement their classroom learning by participating in global exchange and study programs in countries such as France, Belize and South Africa. In addition to core courses and exchange opportunities, the school offers seminars in horseback riding and Pilates. more
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99% Graduation Rate 93.9 College Readiness 977 Enrollment 9-12
Signature School offers Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, and its students consistently outscore state and national averages on college entrance exams. In addition to AP and IB courses, students can choose from electives such as piano lab. All Signature School students are expected to complete a minimum number of community service hours. Parent involvement at Signature includes the Parents, Teachers and Students Association, which organizes fundraisers and supplies volunteers for school events. more
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100% Graduation Rate 96.9 College Readiness 361 Enrollment 9-12
Townsend Harris High School is ranked first within New York. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Townsend Harris High School is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 78%, and 54% of students are economically disadvantaged. Townsend Harris High School is 1 of 542 high schools in the New York City Public Schools. more
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99% Graduation Rate 97.7 College Readiness 1,109 Enrollment 9-12
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
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100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 418 Enrollment 9-12
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Montgomery, AL | Montgomery County
#13 in National Rankings
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School places a strong emphasis on parent engagement through newsletters, conferences, volunteering and fundraising opportunities. The school’s curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate program with a variety of Advanced Placement courses, as well as competitive academic groups such as Scholars Bowl and Science Olympiad. Extracurricular activities at Loveless Academic Magnet Program include glee club and the forensics club, among others. Admission to LAMP is selective and based on proven academic excellence. more
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N/A Graduation Rate 92.6 College Readiness 499 Enrollment 9-12
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
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99% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 680 Enrollment 9-12
The curriculum at Pine View School mixes traditional classroom learning with independent study, mini-courses and ungraded classes. Pine View School places a strong emphasis on parent involvement through volunteering and fundraising opportunities, open houses, newsletters and field trips. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average and complete advanced foreign language courses to graduate. Extracurricular activities at Pine View include drama club, Model United Nations and National Honor Society. more
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100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 826 Enrollment 9-12
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
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100% Graduation Rate 98.8 College Readiness 261 Enrollment 9-12
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
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100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 852 Enrollment 9-12
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
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100% Graduation Rate 98.8 College Readiness 285 Enrollment 9-12
Oxford Academy runs an intensive honors curriculum that requires students to take a minimum of four Advanced Placement courses to graduate. Ninth- and 10th-grade students can choose from four career pathways to supplement their core courses: biomedical science, engineering, business/entrepreneurship, and software systems and development. Oxford Academy boasts a culturally diverse student body, with many students coming from homes where English is the second language. Student groups include National Honor Society and the OA Fiddlers. more
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98% Graduation Rate 98.4 College Readiness 791 Enrollment 9-12
The International School’s integrated curriculum starts in sixth grade and requires seven years of core subjects such as international studies, humanities, science, math, French, physical education and fine arts. The International School requires each student to complete a weeklong session outside the classroom. This “focus week” can range from cooking classes to disaster preparedness courses or environmental trips to the Cascade Mountains. Advanced Placement courses are offered, and seniors must complete a senior project, which encompasses extensive learning in a specific topic, a mentor, a research paper, community service and an assessment by a panel of judges. more
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100% Graduation Rate 95.5 College Readiness 313 Enrollment 9-12