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Magnet, Early College, Year-Round and Application Schools
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Upcoming Events
Magnet Information Sessions
December 7, 10 am - 11 am (in person)
Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518
December 14, 10 am - 11 am (virtual)
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Wake County magnet schools create well-rounded students by challenging them with programs tailored to their strengths and exposing them to new experiences. Each theme offers the standard curriculum using a specialized instructional delivery model. These innovative and pioneering programs challenge students to think creatively and analytically to solve problems, while a diverse student body can inspire innovation by allowing students to see things from different perspectives. Wake County magnet schools provide students with the tools they need to see things differently. View our magnet introduction video #SeeThingsDifferently!
We are proud of our award-winning magnet and early college schools:
- Over 365 Magnet Schools of America National Merit Awards given to WCPSS magnet and early college schools since 1996-97
- 10 Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grants for a total of close to $80 million
- 17 Top Ranking Magnet Schools of America National Awards given to WCPSS magnet and early college schools since 1999-2000
District Highlights
Key Application Dates
Early College Application Period - October 16 - December 14, 2023
Magnet and Year-Round Application Period - October 16, 2023 - January 25, 2024
Notification of Results - Late February 2024
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Magnet Parent Information Session (in-person)
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December 14, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Magnet Parent Information Session (Virtual)
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January 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Magnet Parent Information Session (in-person)
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January 10, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Millbrook Magnet High School Open House
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January 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Magnet Parent Information Session (Virtual)
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Magnet Objectives
- Reduce high concentrations of poverty, and
- Promote school integration and
- Maximize use of school facilities, and
- Provide innovative and/or expanded educational opportunities