Explore the Top STEM High Schools
In May 2017, there were 8.9 million science, technology, engineering and math jobs in the U.S., representing 6.2 percent of the nation’s employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And the BLS projects many STEM occupations will experience significant employment growth from 2016 to 2026, including wind turbine service technician (96.3 percent), mathematician (29.7 percent) and information security analyst (28.5 percent).
The 2018 Best High Schools for STEM help prepare teens for careers in these thriving and lucrative fields. Schools were selected based on student participation in and performance on math and science Advanced Placement tests.
10. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
Location: Houston
STEM Index: 90.6
2018 Best High Schools rank: 38
More about the DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
9. Saratoga High
Location: Saratoga, California
STEM Index: 90.6
2018 Best High Schools rank: 191
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8. Union County Magnet High School
Location: Scotch Plains, New Jersey
STEM Index: 91.2
2018 Best High Schools rank: 171
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7. Monta Vista High School
Location: Cupertino, California
STEM Index: 91.3
2018 Best High Schools rank: 121
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6. Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM)
Location: Dallas
STEM Index: 92.1
2018 Best High Schools rank: 13
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5. The Early College at Guilford
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
STEM Index: 93.7
2018 Best High Schools rank: 12
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4. Bergen County Academies
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
STEM Index: 94.4
2018 Best High Schools rank: 43
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3. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
STEM Index: 96.3
2018 Best High Schools rank: 10
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2. BASIS Scottsdale
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
STEM Index: 97.4
2018 Best High Schools rank: 1
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1. High Technology High School
Location: Lincroft, New Jersey
STEM Index: 98.2
2018 Best High Schools rank: 22
More about High Technology High School.
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