Magnet Schools Best High Schools
Magnet schools are public high schools that attract the most talented students in a region using an application process that typically involves test scores and grade point averages. The following are the nation's best magnet schools, as calculated by U.S. News. Read the full methodology.
| Magnet Rank | School | Students / Teachers | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 |
120 WEST LEE ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40208
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
1,885 Students 103 Teachers |
63.6
Above National Avg
69% Tested (AP®) 62% Passed (AP®) |
| #52 |
400 NORTH DUKE ST
DURHAM, NC 27701
|
15:1
Near National Avg
1,412 Students 94 Teachers |
62.5
Above National Avg
71% Tested (AP®) 60% Passed (AP®) |
| #53 |
9200 BURKE LAKE RD
BURKE, VA 22015
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
3,955 Students 202 Teachers |
60.7
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 55% Passed (AP®) |
| #54 |
1700 CHEROKEE AVE
COLUMBUS, GA 31906
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,401 Students 75 Teachers |
60.6
Above National Avg
74% Tested (AP®) 56% Passed (AP®) |
| #55 |
1200 NORTH CORNWELL ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
|
N/A
N/A
1,854 Students N/A Teachers |
60.6
Above National Avg
74% Tested (AP®) 56% Passed (AP®) |
| #56 |
2200 EAST DOROTHY LN
FULLERTON, CA 92831
|
N/A
N/A
2,565 Students N/A Teachers |
59.9
Above National Avg
62% Tested (AP®) 59% Passed (AP®) |
| #57 |
1400 JACKSON KELLER RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
461 Students 26 Teachers |
59.3
Above National Avg
87% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #58 |
525 WEST 50TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10019
|
16:1
Near National Avg
539 Students 34 Teachers |
59.2
Above National Avg
60% Tested (AP®) 59% Passed (AP®) |
| #59 |
4001 STANFORD
HOUSTON, TX 77006
|
15:1
Near National Avg
655 Students 44 Teachers |
58.9
Above National Avg
78% Tested (AP®) 53% Passed (AP®) |
| #60 |
600 NE 13TH AVE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
1,267 Students 60 Teachers |
58.4
Above National Avg
81% Tested (AP®) 51% Passed (AP®) |
| #61 |
574 WEST 6TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80204
|
26:1
Larger than National Avg
643 Students 25 Teachers |
58.3
Above National Avg
93% Tested (AP®) 47% Passed (AP®) |
| #62 |
938 YORK RD
TOWSON, MD 21204
|
13:1
Near National Avg
752 Students 57 Teachers |
57.7
Above National Avg
64% Tested (AP®) 56% Passed (AP®) |
| #63 |
51 UNIVERSITY BLVD EAST
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
2,827 Students 161 Teachers |
57.5
Above National Avg
64% Tested (AP®) 55% Passed (AP®) |
| #64 |
1400 FULLER AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505
|
29:1
Larger than National Avg
714 Students 24 Teachers |
57.0
Above National Avg
73% Tested (AP®) 52% Passed (AP®) |
| #65 |
240 CONVENT AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10031
|
13:1
Near National Avg
407 Students 32 Teachers |
56.8
Above National Avg
76% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #66 |
100 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10023
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
2,545 Students 129 Teachers |
56.7
Above National Avg
70% Tested (AP®) 52% Passed (AP®) |
| #67 |
4801 TWIN HICKORY RD
GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059
|
26:1
Larger than National Avg
1,887 Students 72 Teachers |
56.2
Above National Avg
65% Tested (AP®) 53% Passed (AP®) |
| #68 |
2130 G ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
456 Students 39 Teachers |
56.2
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 43% Passed (AP®) |
| #69 |
69 CEDAR AVE
TOWSON, MD 21286
|
16:1
Near National Avg
1,395 Students 89 Teachers |
56.1
Above National Avg
63% Tested (AP®) 54% Passed (AP®) |
| #70 |
1100 MACE AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21221
|
16:1
Near National Avg
1,272 Students 78 Teachers |
55.8
Above National Avg
66% Tested (AP®) 52% Passed (AP®) |
| #71 |
333 WEST 17TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10011
|
17:1
Near National Avg
524 Students 31 Teachers |
55.6
Above National Avg
67% Tested (AP®) 52% Passed (AP®) |
| #72 |
5035 SIDEBURN RD
FAIRFAX, VA 22032
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
3,938 Students 208 Teachers |
55.1
Above National Avg
61% Tested (IB) 53% Passed (IB) |
| #73 |
501 WEST 165TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
477 Students 27 Teachers |
54.1
Above National Avg
62% Tested (AP®) 51% Passed (AP®) |
| #74 |
2501 VEGAS DR
LAS VEGAS, NV 89106
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,059 Students 56 Teachers |
53.8
Above National Avg
62% Tested (AP®) 51% Passed (AP®) |
| #75 |
3688 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
|
15:1
Near National Avg
1,518 Students 98 Teachers |
53.3
Above National Avg
68% Tested (AP®) 48% Passed (AP®) |
