Explore the Top STEM High Schools
In 2015, science, technology, engineering and math — or STEM — workers earned 29 percent more than employees in other fields, according to a 2017 federal report.
The 2017 Best High Schools for STEM are helping teens start their education and eventually enter this lucrative field. Schools were selected based on student participation in and performance on math and science Advanced Placement tests.
10. Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Location: Limestone, Maine
STEM Index: 89.6
2017 Best High Schools rank: 19
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9. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
Location: Houston, Texas
STEM Index: 90.0
2017 Best High Schools rank: 18
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8. Henry M. Gunn High
Location: Palo Alto, California
STEM Index: 90.2
2017 Best High Schools rank: 150
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7. Union County Magnet High School
Location: Scotch Plains, New Jersey
STEM Index: 90.5
2017 Best High Schools rank: 105
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6. School for the Talented and Gifted
Location: Dallas, Texas
STEM Index: 91.6
2017 Best High Schools rank: 4
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5. BASIS Tucson North
Location: Tucson, Arizona
STEM Index: 92.3
2017 Best High Schools rank: 2
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4. Early College at Guilford
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
STEM Index: 95.2
2017 Best High Schools rank: 62
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3. BASIS Scottsdale
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
STEM Index: 96.1
2017 Best High Schools rank: 1
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2. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
STEM Index: 96.3
2017 Best High Schools rank: 6
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1. High Technology High School
Location: Lincroft, New Jersey
STEM Index: 99.8
2017 Best High Schools rank: 16
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