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Magnet schools offer students the opportunity to venture outside their residential district and join programs that allow them to focus their curriculum on subjects that interest them, such as engineering, health sciences, visual or performing arts, and the International Baccalaureate. Joining a magnet school requires a long-term application process, but the Magnet School Showcase is an early opportunity for interested families to see what magnet schools can offer them.
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Why Choose a Magnet School?
- Specialized, Focused Learning: From STEM to performing arts, a deeper, interest-driven curriculum that complements state standards.
- Diverse & Inclusive Classrooms: Students learn alongside peers with similar passions and from varied backgrounds, preparing them for their future.
- It’s FREE — Public Benefits: All the innovation of theme-based education without private school costs — plus services and accountability of public schools.
Who Benefits From Magnet Schools?
- Curious students who want hands-on projects and real-world learning.
- Families seeking rigorous, themed programs without additional costs.
- Students from charter/private schools looking for specialized programs that also offer public resources, supports, and community connections.
What Magnet Programs Are Offered?
Program Pathways
- Visual & Performing Arts
- STEM/STEAM
- International Baccalaureate (IB)/Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
- Career College Apprenticeships
