Magnet Programs

For individual department reset plans, please visit the Department Reset Plans page.

HCS is aware that the Magnet Application is currently down following the district's cyber situation. The application window will reopen when the applications are restored, and the district will provide families additional time to apply. If you have already applied for a program we will let you know as soon as possible if you will need to reapply. There is no additional information needed from current applicants or future applicants at this time. Additional information will be updated and provided as soon as possible.

Welcome to Huntsville City Schools' Award Winning Magnet Programs!
"Positively Ever-Growing, Ever- Changing, and Building Leaders One Student at a Time!"

Huntsville City Schools Magnet programs offer specialized pathways of learning along with focused themes that attract a diverse population of students throughout Huntsville City Schools. Our magnet programs offer a variety of themes. For information regarding application requirements and audition procedures please click on the school/program of interest below.

Creative and Performing Arts (Academy for Academics and Arts P8 and Creative and Performing Arts at Lee High School)
International Baccalaureate/Science and Foreign Language (Academy for Science and Foreign Language P8)
International Baccalaureate (Columbia High School)
Biomedical/Computer Science/Technology/Engineering (New Century Technology High School)
Gifted & Talented (Academy for Gifted and Talented at Williams School- Grades 6-8)
Early College (College Academy at Jemison High School)

Click here to view/download an overview of all our magnet schools.

For information about bus transportation for magnet students, please refer to the Bus Transportation Guidelines document on the transportation page.

If you need additional information please call the Magnet Office at 256-428-6864 (this is a voicemail line ONLY), call the Magnet Coordinator for assistance needed within 24-48 hours, or visit the Magnet FAQ.

Magnet Events can be found on school digital signs, local press releases, HCS magnet school websites, and the district website calendar.

Magnet Programs Coordinator

Leah Edgecombe
Phone: (256) 428-6987
Email: Leah.Edgecombe@hsv-k12.org

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