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2022 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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Here are the 2022 Best STEM High Schools

  1. The Davidson Academy of Nevada
  2. High Technology High School
  3. BASIS Scottsdale
  4. BASIS Chandler
  5. BASIS Peoria
  6. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
  7. Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM)
  8. The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG)
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  1. The Davidson Academy of Nevada

    Reno, NV

    Davidson Academy School District

    The Davidson Academy of Nevada is ranked first within Nevada. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at The Davidson...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    98.8
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    143
    Enrollment 9-12

  2. High Technology High School

    Lincroft, NJ

    Monmouth County Vocational School District

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    97.9
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    295
    Enrollment 9-12

  3. BASIS Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, AZ

    BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    97.7
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    374
    Enrollment 9-12

  5. BASIS Chandler

    Chandler, AZ

    BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    96.5
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    335
    Enrollment 9-12

  6. BASIS Peoria

    Peoria, AZ

    BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    96.3
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    282
    Enrollment 9-12

  7. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

    Alexandria, VA

    Fairfax County Public Schools

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    95.9
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,809
    Enrollment 9-12

  9. Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM)

    Dallas, TX

    Dallas Independent School District

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    95.8
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    513
    Enrollment 9-12

  10. The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG)

    Dallas, TX

    Dallas Independent School District

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    95.7
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    464
    Enrollment 9-12

  11. The Early College at Guilford

    Greensboro, NC

    Guilford County Schools

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    95.1
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    200
    Enrollment 9-12

  13. Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies

    Edison, NJ

    Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District

    Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies is ranked first within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    94.5
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    169
    Enrollment 9-12

  14. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology

    Lawrenceville, GA

    Gwinnett County School District

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    93.5
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,197
    Enrollment 9-12

  15. BASIS Oro Valley

    Oro Valley, AZ

    BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    93.4
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    252
    Enrollment 9-12

  17. Lynbrook High School

    San Jose, CA

    Fremont Union High

    Lynbrook High School is ranked 11th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lynbrook High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    92.9
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,942
    Enrollment 9-12

  18. BASIS Prescott

    Prescott, AZ

    BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

    BASIS Prescott is ranked 12th within Arizona. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at BASIS Prescott is 97%. The...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    92.2
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    148
    Enrollment 9-12

  19. BASIS Tucson North

    Tucson, AZ

    BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    92.0
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    287
    Enrollment 9-12

  21. BASIS Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ

    BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

    BASIS Phoenix 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 Phoenix...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    92.0
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    311
    Enrollment 9-12

  22. Monta Vista High School

    Cupertino, CA

    Fremont Union High

    Monta Vista High School is ranked 14th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Monta Vista High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    91.6
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,032
    Enrollment 9-12

  23. Tesla STEM High School

    Redmond, WA

    Lake Washington School District

    Tesla STEM High School is ranked first within Washington. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Tesla STEM High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 98%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    90.9
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    606
    Enrollment 9-12

  25. Saratoga High School

    Saratoga, CA

    Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High

    Saratoga High School is ranked 20th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Saratoga High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    90.7
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,289
    Enrollment 9-12

  26. Whitney High School

    Cerritos, CA

    Abc Unified School District

    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...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    STEM Index
    90.2
    STEM Index
    Enrollment 9-12
    691
    Enrollment 9-12

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