The STEM Academy is a magnet school program that increases student achievement through innovative STEM instruction, serving as a model for math and science education. Our approach engages students in problem-based learning, empowering them with skills to be successful in modern career fields.

STEM Academy creates visions of future academic and career possibilities for students. In our diverse learning community united by science, technology, engineering, and math, students are given the capabilities to translate their visions into reality as they become better prepared for college and career.

STEM Academy is an open-enrollment magnet school program available to all students regardless of school district boundaries. 

STEM Academy serves as a model of problem-based, technology-rich curriculum. The academics at STEM enables students to engage as professionals, using science and math as breakthrough tools for discovery, innovation and independent problem-solving.

Our industry leading curriculum is infused with hands-on problem solving problem-based, enforcing critical thinking into every student’s process to better prepare them for success in life after STEM Academy.

With our highly specialized academics, all STEM Academy students graduate with a STEM Endorsement in the specialization of their chosen field. Additionally, a recent graduating class earned over $5 million in scholarships and financial aid. 

STEM Academy installs problem-focused projects to set an emphasis on revelations and original thoughts. We fully embrace technology as part of the education process in every STEM classroom.

Yes, every student participates in required safety lessons before using equipment or performing any experiments.

Our program uses a lottery-based admission process with no prior prerequisites required for students. View our admission process to see current deadlines. 

STEM Academy serves grades 6-12, with the middle school serving grades from 6-8, while high school teaches grades 9-12.

Students can join clubs like Science Fair, Academic UIL, Debate, Robotics, Coding, and more. High school students can also partake in leadership roles as STEM Ambassadors.

Many of our instructors at STEM have specialized training in their respective content areas, developing an attitude of exploration across our magnet school program.

With open admissions, 45% of our students are economically disadvantaged, while only 15% are in gifted programs. This leads to an inclusive, diverse student population.

Shuttle buses provide transportation between NEISD home campuses and STEM Academy. Students outside district boundaries will have to provide their own transportation.

We encourage volunteering to take an active role in your student's STEM education. Contact us to learn more.