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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The Davidson Academy of Nevada
Reno, NV
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
High Technology High School
Lincroft, NJ
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
BASIS Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
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
BASIS Chandler
Chandler, AZ
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
BASIS Peoria
Peoria, AZ
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
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Alexandria, VA
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
Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM)
Dallas, TX
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
The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG)
Dallas, TX
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
The Early College at Guilford
Greensboro, NC
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
Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies
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
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Lawrenceville, GA
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
BASIS Oro Valley
Oro Valley, AZ
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
Lynbrook High School
San Jose, CA
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
BASIS Prescott
Prescott, AZ
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
BASIS Tucson North
Tucson, AZ
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
BASIS Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
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
Monta Vista High School
Cupertino, CA
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
Tesla STEM High School
Redmond, WA
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
Saratoga High School
Saratoga, CA
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
Whitney High School
Cerritos, CA
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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