Magnet Schools


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The Office of Magnet and Choice Schools and all GCS magnet schools and high school options hold a district membership in Magnet Schools of America, the Leading Source for Information on Excellence in Public School Magnet Programs.

GCS is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship. When it comes to educating more than 73,000 students, the "one-size-fits-all" philosophy does not apply in Guilford County. Some students strive in arts, some science. Some excel in Spanish, while others embrace Mandarin Chinese. In education, no two students are the same.

We invite you to explore all of the magnet and high school options available. The section contains:

 

  • A listing of the magnet themes
  • Information about Magnet Mondays, Evening Open Houses and
    Regional High School Options Nights
  • Application Information
  • A description of each school and its program
  • School brochures
  • Answers to questions parents often ask about magnet schools and high school options

Click here to see where our Magnet and Choice Schools are located in the district and here for the Map key including school addresses.

Click here to view the Identifying Magnet Schools Quick Guide.

Click here to view the Office of Magnet and Choice Schools Brochure.

There are 17 different magnet themes, which include:

Communications

International Baccalaureate

Advanced Academics

Leadership

Science

Career and Technical

Traditional

Technology

Education and Science

Newcomers

Spanish Immersion

Single-Gender Middle College

Global Studies

University Partnership

Middle College

Montessori

Arts

 
   

2013-14 Schools (Programs)
Elementary: 17
Middle: 12
High: 24