School of Science and Engineering Magnet Overview

Overview

Students at the School of Science and Engineering Magnet (SEM) start Advanced Placement courses their freshman year, and can earn college credit via dual-enrollment opportunities with several area community colleges and universities. Located in a complex that houses five other magnet schools, the School of Science and Engineering Magnet offers AP courses in calculus, biology, and statistics, among others. Parents can get involved through fundraising and by hosting college planning nights.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#24
State Rank
#4

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	392
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	88%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	59%
Full-Time Teachers	29

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading	100%
Proficient in Math	100%
College Readiness Index	96.0

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	09 – 12
Setting	Large City
Charter School	No
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	35
Total Students	37,707
Proficient in Reading (district average)	92%
Proficient in Math (district average)	87%
College Readiness (district average)	31.9