High School Magnet Programs
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Northside High School students participate in the Cooking for Change challenge at Rice University.
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When it comes to your child's education, you have a lot of choices.The Houston Independent School District prides itself on its many and varied school choice options for students. HISD also remains committed to providing equity in access to high-quality educational programs and instruction. School Choice options include neighborhood schools, Magnet programs, and charter schools. We invite you to take a closer look at HISD. You will see that Houston's public school system offers students a world of great opportunities that will prepare them for success-in college, in careers, and in life.
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College & Careers Readiness Programs
Students participating in a Career Magnet program study one of many career-based themes which prepare them for college study in the same major or certification area.
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Early College High School
Early College High School’s provide students the opportunity to receive a high school diploma and an Associate degree or up to two years of college credit. Students take a mixture of high school and college classes in order to obtain their high school diploma and Associate's degree.
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Futures Academy
Students at eight HISD campuses have the opportunities to earn an associate’s degree and receive career training in high‐demand technical fields through the FUTURES Academy program.
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STEM
Students have the opportunity for in-depth, process-oriented studies of STEM disciplines in conjunction with a strong academic program. These studies develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through relevant and meaningful STEM explorations. Student centered learning emphasizes “hands-on” activities with real world applications.
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World Languages
Study Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic, Latin, Russian, Hindi, Spanish, and world cultures. Varied activities and a diverse, college-bound peer group make learning a language interesting and relevant in today’s global culture. Testing is required. Please contact the school for information. Applications accepted at the ninth-grade level only.
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College Preparatory
College Prep Academies focus on Advanced Placement and dual credit college classes to help students prepare for college and earn college credit in a wide variety of subjects.
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Fine Arts and/or Performing and Visual Arts
HISD’s Magnet programs in the fine arts build on academics to give students opportunities for creative expression. Young artists work together to produce high-quality performances, publications, and exhibitions that reflect their understanding of the arts, develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and enhance their self-esteem.
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International Studies
Students learn about varied cultures, learn to speak different languages, and learn to use technologies important in our global society. Students learn the communication skills necessary to succeed in our rapidly-changing world.
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Technology
Technology magnets offer a wide variety of specialized courses involving technology. From computer technology to bio-med technology, these programs prepare students for college and the work force in one of the fastest growing fields today.
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Vanguard (Gifted and Talented)
HISD’s Vanguard magnet programs serve students who have been identified as gifted and/or talented in intellectual ability or creativity. Vanguard curricula are both accelerated and enriched, and are continually rigorous throughout a student’s academic life. At Carnegie Vanguard, the district’s only Vanguard high school, students must take pre-AP and AP courses in all four core areas plus a foreign language each year.
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Below are the list of Magnet schools in Alphabetical order.
* Barbara Jordan remains a career magnet but is becoming a “career hub." Click here for more information.
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Austin High School |
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Bellaire High School |
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Carnegie Vanguard High School |
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Challenge Early College High School |
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Chavez High School |
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Northside High School |
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DeBakey High School |
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East Early College High School |
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Energy Institute High School |
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Furr High School |
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Heights High School |
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Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts |
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Houston Academy for International Studies |
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Jones Futures Academy |
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Kashmere High School |
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Lamar High School |
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Law Enf. And Criminal Justice |
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Long Academy |
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Mickey Leland College Prep Academy for Young Men |
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Milby High School |
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North Early College High School |
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Scarborough High School |
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Sharpstown International School 6-12 |
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South Early College High School |
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Sterling High School |
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Waltrip High School |
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Washington High School |
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Westbury High School |
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Westside High School |
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Yates High School |
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Young Women's College Prep Academy 6-12 |