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ARIZONATucson Unified School DistrictCarrillo K-5 Communication & Creative Arts Magnet SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Communication and Creative ArtsPrincipal: Lori Conner

Davis Bilingual Magnet ElementaryGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Spanish ImmersionPrincipal: Jose Olivas

Mansfeld Magnet Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Principal: Dr. Seth Aleshire

Tucson High Magnet SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Natural Sciences and Fine and Performing ArtsPrincipal: Shawna Rodriguez

CALIFORNIALos Angeles Unified School DistrictDowntown Magnets High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Business; Fashion; Computer Science:Engineering; MultiMedia; International Baccalaureate Principal: Dr. Sarah Usmani

Grover Cleveland Humanities Magnet High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): HumanitiesPrincipal: Cindy Duong

Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School Grade(s): 9-12Theme(s): MedicalPrincipal: Melissa Coley

Reseda High School Police Academy MagnetGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Public Safety/Law EnforcementPrincipal: Melanie Welsh

CONNECTICUTBridgeport Public SchoolsBiotechnology Research and ZoologicalSciences High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Zoological Sciences, Pharmacology andBiotechnologyPrincipal: Dr. Michael Watson

The Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering andPhysical Sciences High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Aerospace Engineering, HydrospaceEngineering, Physical SciencesPrincipal: Joseph Lipp

Capitol Region Education CouncilReggio Magnet School of the ArtsGrade(s): PK3-5Theme(s): Reggio InspiredPrincipal: Josephine Di Pietro Smith

Hartford Public SchoolsBreakthrough Magnet School-NorthGrade(s): PK3-5Theme(s): Character EducationPrincipal: Katherine Leonard

Breakthrough Magnet School-SouthGrade(s): PK3-5Theme(s): Character EducationPrincipal: Julie Goldstein

New Haven Public SchoolsEngineering & Science University Magnet SchoolGrade(s): 6-12Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsPrincipal: Medria Blue-Ellis

New London Public SchoolsNathan Hale Arts Magnet SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): ArtsPrincipal: Carlos Leal

Science & Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern ConnecticutGrade(s): 6-12Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsPrincipal: Laurelle Texidor

FLORIDABroward County Public SchoolsAttucks Middle School Cambridge GlobalCommunications AcademyGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Cambridge Global Communications AcademyPrincipal: Errol Evans

Liberty Elementary STEM Museum Magnet SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): STEM MuseumPrincipal: David Levine

McNicol Middle Magnet & STEM SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsPrincipal: Melissa Gurreonero

Fort Lauderdale High SchoolCambridge Magnet ProgrammeGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): CambridgePrincipal: Priscilla Ribeiro

Duval County Public SchoolsJacksonville Beach Elementary SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Gifted & Academically TalentedPrincipal: Cameron Mattingly

These awards are given to only a select group of magnet schools that have demonstrated the highest level of excellence in all facets of the merit award application.

2019 Schools of Excellence

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2019 Schools of Excellence

Hillsborough County Public SchoolsGirls Preparatory Academy at Ferrell Middle Magnet SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): College PreparatoryPrincipal: Karen French

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for International StudiesGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years ProgrammePrincipal: Jennifer West

MacFarlane Park ElementaryGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International BaccalaureatePrincipal: Dr. Denyse Riveiro

Middleton Magnet High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): STEM (Engineering, Bio Medical/Bio Technology, Computer Systems Engineering and Computer Game Design)Principal: Dr. Kim Moore

Williams Middle Magnet SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): International BaccalaureatePrincipal: Shellie Blackwood-Green

Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsAir Base K-8 CenterGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International Education/Cambridge Spanish, International Education/Cambridge FrenchPrincipal: Raul Calzadilla Jr.

Arvida Middle School Forensic Science Magnet AcademyGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Forensic SciencePrincipal: Nancy Aragon

BioTECH @ Richmond HeightsGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Conservation BiologyPrincipal: Daniel Mateo

Center for International Education: A Cambridge Associate SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Cambridge International Principal: Lisa Pizzimenti-Bradshaw

Coral Reef Senior HighGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Agriscience & Engineering, Business & Finance, Health Sciences, International Baccalaureate, Legal & Public Affairs, Visual & Performing ArtsPrincipal: Thomas Ennis

Hialeah High SchoolConservatory of the ArtsGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Visual & Performing ArtsPrincipal: Heriberto Sanchez

Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): College and Career PreparationPrincipal: Lisa Garcia

Howard D. McMillan Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Cambridge Robotics Engineering and Technology Education / Medical and Health SciencesPrincipal: Hilca Thomas

Jose Marti MAST 6-12 AcademyGrade(s): 6-12Theme(s): Science, Mathematics and TechnologyPrincipal: Jose Enriquez, Jr.

MAST AcademyGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Maritime Principal: Dr. Derick McKoy

MAST@FIU Biscayne Bay CampusGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): A STEM-based magnet school that focuses on Marine and Environmental SciencesPrincipal: Matthew Welker

Medical Academy for Science and Technology @ HomesteadGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Biomedical Sciences, Physical Therapy, iMed, PharmaceuticalPrincipal: Lisa Noffo

Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda GlazerGrade(s): 6-12Theme(s): Broadcasting, Entertainment Law, Dance, Theatre Arts, Band, Orchestra, Theatre Tech, Theatre Production and VocalPrincipal: Dr. Miguel Balsera

Miami Lakes Educational CenterGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Engineering, Global Studies, Journalism, Commercial Arts Technology, Technical Theatre, Television Production, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Financial Services, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Responder, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, IT Network Administrator, Electronic Technology, Web Design Technology, A/C & Refrigeration, Automotive Collision Repair, AutoService Tech.Principal: Lourdes Diaz

Miami Lakes Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Legal/Cambridge MagnetPrincipal: Maria Medina

Miami Springs Senior High / iTECH AcademyGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): iTECH Academy Video Game, Simulation & AnimationPrincipal: Edward Smith

North Miami Beach Senior High - AP Capstone Magnet ProgramGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): International Programs & Advanced StudiesPrincipal: Randy Milliken

Paul W. Bell Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Advanced Academics and Scholarship, Performing Arts and Culture, Infusing Technology,and Global EducationPrincipal: Ingrid Soto

Ponce De Leon Middle School International Baccalaureate Middle Years ProgrammeGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle YearsProgrammePrincipal: Hebert Penton

Redland Middle SchoolThe Academy of Organic AgricultureGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): AgrisciencePrincipal: Gregory Beckford

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Riviera Middle/Science Technology Imagineering Research STIRGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Scientific Research; Robotics and EngineeringPrincipal: Jorge Rivas

Robert Morgan Educational CenterGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Digital Media Technology, Entrepreneurship, Health Science, Visual & Performing ArtsPrincipal: Reginald Fox

Rockway Middle School’s Engineering and Robotics MagnetGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Engineering and RoboticsPrincipal: Josephine Otero

Shenandoah Middle School Museums MagnetGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Museums MagnetPrincipal: Bianca Calzadilla

South Miami Middle Community School Visual & Performing Arts MagnetGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Magnet with eight specialized strands: Band, Broadcasting, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, Photography, Theatre, and Visual ArtsPrincipal: Fabiola Izaguirre

South Miami Senior High, Magnet School of the ArtsGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Visual & Performing ArtsPrincipal: Gilberto Bonce

TERRA Environmental Research InstituteGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Biomedical Research, Environmental Field Studies, Robotics/EngineeringPrincipal: Jose Sirven

Young Women's Preparatory AcademyGrade(s): 6-12Theme(s): Women's LeadershipPrincipal: Concepcion Martinez

Orange County Public SchoolsLakeview Middle School - World Language AcademyGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): World Language AcademyPrincipal: Gracemarie Howland

School District of Indian River CountyOsceola Magnet SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Science and MathPrincipal: Scott Simpson

School District of Palm Beach CountyMorikami Park ElementaryGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years ProgrammePrincipal: Stacey Quiñones

Seminole County Public SchoolsCrooms Academy of Information TechnologyGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Information TechnologyPrincipal: Dr. Brandon Hanshaw

Midway Elementary School of the ArtsGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Blending High Academic Learning and ArtsPrincipal: M. Cathy Lambert

Milwee Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Pre-EngineeringPrincipal: James Kubis

South Seminole Middle SchoolLeadership & Global Connections MagnetGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Leadership & Global ConnectionsPrincipal: Dr. Mia Coleman-Baker

LOUISIANAEast Baton Rouge Parish School SystemBaton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing ArtsGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Visual and Performing ArtsPrincipal: Candice Hartley

Baton Rouge Foreign Language AcademicImmersion MagnetGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): ImmersionPrincipal: Cheryl Miller

Baton Rouge Magnet High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): College PreparatoryPrincipal: Nanette McCann

Belfair Montessori Magnet SchoolGrade(s): PK3-8Theme(s): MontessoriPrincipal: Jamar Jackson

MARYLANDBaltimore County Public SchoolsCromwell Valley Elementary Magnet SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & MathematicsPrincipal: Cathy Thomas

MINNESOTAAnoka-Hennepin Independent SchoolAnoka Middle School for the ArtsGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): ArtsPrincipal: Jerri McGonigal

Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental ScienceGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Math and Environmental SciencePrincipal: Matthew Brain

University Avenue Aerospace, Children's Engineering and ScienceGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Aerospace, Children's Engineering, SciencePrincipal: Diedre Bloemers

District 196Cedar Park Elementary STEM SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Science Technology Engineering & MathPrincipal: John Garcia

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Diamond Path Elementary School of International StudiesGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International StudiesPrincipal: Leah Hack

Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & ScienceGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Arts and SciencePrincipal: Adriana Henderson

Independent School District 728Salk Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Pre-Engineering and STEMPrincipal: Julie Athman

Osseo Area SchoolsBirch Grove Elementary School for the ArtsGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Performing ArtsPrincipal: Dr. Ronald Salazar

Weaver Lake Elementary: A Science, Math, and Technology SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsPrincipal: Dennis Palm

NEVADAClark County School DistrictDel Sol Academy of the Performing ArtsGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Performing ArtsPrincipal: Gregory Misel

Ed W. Clark High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): STEAM, Finance and Teacher EducationPrincipal: Jillyn Pendleton

Hyde Park Academy of Science and MathematicsGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsPrincipal: Anna Belknap

Mabel Hoggard Math & Science Magnet SchoolGrade(s): 1-5Theme(s): Math, Science, Engineering, and TechnologyPrincipal: Stacey Scott-Cherry

Northwest Career and Technical AcademyGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Biotechnology; Construction; Culinary;Early Childhood; Engineering; Hospitality; Mechanical Technology; Media; MedicalProfessions; Teacher EducationPrincipal: Tina Statucki

Robert O. Gibson Middle School LeadershipAcademyGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): LeadershipPrincipal: Jennifer Jaeger

Roy W. Martin Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle YearsProgrammePrincipal: Amanda Lobkowicz

Southeast Career Technical AcademyGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Animation and Digital Game Development, Architectural Engineering, Automotive ServiceTechnology, Construction Engineering, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Education and Training, Graphic Design and Illustration, Internetworking Technology, Nursing Assistant, Photography, and Sports MedicinePrincipal: Ryan Cordia

Southwest Career and Technical AcademyGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Career and Technical EducationPrincipal: Donna Levy

Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyGrade(s): 1-5Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & MathematicsPrincipal: Kathleen Decker

NORTH CAROLINACharlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsElizabeth Traditional Elementary SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Leadership: Leader In MePrincipal: Susan Spencer-Smith

Idlewild Elementary SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Learning Immersion and Talent DevelopmentPrincipal: Larenda Denien

J.M. Alexander Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle YearsProgrammePrincipal: Sonya McInnis

Kennedy Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsPrincipal: Kevin Sudimack

Tuckaseegee Elementary SchoolLearning Immersion & Talent DevelopmentGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Learning Immersion and Talent DevelopmentPrincipal: Dr. Rhonda Gomez & Dwight Thompson

Durham Public SchoolsClub Boulevard Humanities Magnet SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): HumanitiesPrincipal: Terry Phillips

Holt Elementary Language AcademyGrade(s): PK-5Theme(s): Language (Mandarin and Spanish); Global IntegrationPrincipal: Donya Jones

Lowe's Grove School of Technology Magnet Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): STEM, Integration of multiple technologies 1:1 Chromebooks or iPads, Studentscan take classes within the two STEM strands: Biotechnology & Agricultural Science and Business & EntrepreneurshipPrincipal: Dr. Tekeisha Mitchell

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The School for Creative StudiesGrade(s): 6-12Theme(s): Creative Studies (applied arts and design)Principal: Renee Price

Wake County Public School SystemAthens Drive Magnet High School Center for Medical Sciences and Global Health InitiativesGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Medical Sciences and Global Health InitiativesPrincipal: Stephen Mares

Daniels Global Studies/Language ImmersionMagnet Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Global Studies; Language ImmersionPrincipal: David Gaudet

Farmington Woods International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years ProgrammePrincipal: Winston Pierce

Fox International Baccalaureate PYP MagnetElementary SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International Baccalaureate PrimaryYears ProgrammePrincipal: Dr. Robert Lewis

Joyner Center for Spanish Language/IB PYPMagnet Elementary SchoolGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Center for SpanishLanguage/International Baccalaureate Primary YearsProgrammePrincipal: Jennifer Zezza

LeRoy G. Martin Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Gifted and TalentedPrincipal: Lacey Peckham

Millbrook Magnet High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): International BaccalaureatePrincipal: Dana King

Moore Square Gifted & Talented/AIG Basics Magnet Middle SchoolGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Gifted & Talented, AIG BasicsPrincipal: Jacqueline Jordan

Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School Center for the Digital SciencesGrade(s): 6-8Theme(s): Center for the Digital SciencesPrincipal: H. Trent Evans

Wake STEM Early College High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): STEM and College/Career ReadinessPrincipal: David Schwenker

Wiley International Studies Magnet ElementaryGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): International StudiesPrincipal: Leslie Taylor

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County SchoolsR. J. Reynolds High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Arts for AcademicsPrincipal: Dr. Leslie Alexander

SOUTH CAROLINARichland School District TwoForest Lake Elementary Learning CollaborativeGrade(s): K-5Theme(s): Advanced AcademicsPrincipal: Dr. Kappy Steck

Spring Valley High SchoolDiscovery & ExplorationsGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): Science and MathematicsPrincipal: Jeff Temoney

TEXASAldine Independent School DistrictKujawa Education CenterGrade(s): EC-5Theme(s): International BaccalaureatePrincipal: Andrea Davis & Kim Jenkins

Houston Independent School DistrictEnergy Institute High SchoolGrade(s): 9-12Theme(s): STEM & Project Based LearningPrincipal: Lori Lambropoulos

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