By Nathan Hellman, Staff Writer May 10, 2018, at 10:13 a.m.
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Explore the Top STEM High Schools
(SHS Yearbook Staff)
In May 2017, there were 8.9 million science, technology, engineering and math jobs in the U.S., representing 6.2 percent of the nation's employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And the BLS projects many STEM occupations will experience significant employment growth from 2016 to 2026, including wind turbine service technician (96.3 percent), mathematician (29.7 percent) and information security analyst (28.5 percent).
The 2018 Best High Schools for STEM help prepare teens for careers in these thriving and lucrative fields. Schools were selected based on student participation in and performance on math and science Advanced Placement tests.
10. DeBakey High School for Health Professions10. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
(Houston Independent School District)
Location: Houston
STEM Index: 90.6
2018 Best High Schools rank: 38
More about the DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
9. Saratoga High9. Saratoga High
(SHS Yearbook Staff)
Location: Saratoga, California
STEM Index: 90.6
2018 Best High Schools rank: 191
More about the Saratoga High.
8. Union County Magnet High School8. Union County Magnet High School
(Jackie Gerstein, MHS Vocational Teacher)
Location: Scotch Plains, New Jersey
STEM Index: 91.2
2018 Best High Schools rank: 171
More about Union County Magnet High School.
7. Monta Vista High School7. Monta Vista High School
(Sue Larson)
Location: Cupertino, California
STEM Index: 91.3
2018 Best High Schools rank: 121
More about Monta Vista High School.
6. Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM)6. Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM)
(School of Science and Engineering Magnet)
Location: Dallas
STEM Index: 92.1
2018 Best High Schools rank: 13
More about the Science and Engineering Magnet School.
5. The Early College at Guilford5. The Early College at Guilford
(Courtesy of Guilford County Schools)
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
STEM Index: 93.7
2018 Best High Schools rank: 12
More about The Early College at Guilford.
4. Bergen County Academies4. Bergen County Academies
(P. Guthrie)
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
STEM Index: 94.4
2018 Best High Schools rank: 43
More about Bergen County Academies.
3. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology3. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
(Ankit Agrawal)
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
STEM Index: 96.3
2018 Best High Schools rank: 10
More about Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
2. BASIS Scottsdale2. BASIS Scottsdale
(BASIS.ed)
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
STEM Index: 97.4
2018 Best High Schools rank: 1
More about BASIS Scottsdale.
1. High Technology High School1. High Technology High School
(High Technology High School)
Location: Lincroft, New Jersey
STEM Index: 98.2
2018 Best High Schools rank: 22
More about High Technology High School.
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(SHS Yearbook Staff)
Families can explore the overall 2018 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, along with the Best Charter Schools and Best Magnet Schools rankings.
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Nathan Hellman
is Assistant Managing Editor of Consumer Advice at U.S. News. Based in Portland, Oregon, he is a graduate of Portland State University.
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