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BCPS Magnet Programs Honored Among the Best in the Nation by Magnet Schools of America
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to be recognized by Magnet Schools of America (MSA) for earning an outstanding 37 Merit Awards. This includes one Top Magnet Schools of Excellence award, 17 Magnet Schools of Excellence awards and 19 Magnet Schools of Distinction awards — an achievement that reflects the District’s commitment to providing students with unique, high-quality learning opportunities.
Each year, MSA honors magnet schools and programs across the country for their dedication to academic excellence, innovative curriculum, leadership, and strong parent and community engagement.
“We congratulate our magnet schools and programs for reaching this level of success,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “These awards reflect the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, administrators and community partners – and highlight our District’s continued focus on offering dynamic and enriching educational options for families.”
Congratulations to the following District schools and magnet programs, which will be honored by MSA during an awards ceremony in April 2026.
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SCHOOL |
MSA MERIT AWARD |
MAGNET THEME |
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Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School |
Top Magnet School of Excellence |
Technical Academies |
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Apollo Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) |
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Atlantic West Elementary School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
STEM Museum |
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Crystal Lake Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
International Affairs & Business |
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Crystal Lake Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Engineering & Environmental Science |
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Deerfield Park Elementary School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Performing and Visual Arts |
|
Driftwood Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Health & Wellness |
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Fort Lauderdale High School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Cambridge |
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Hallandale Magnet High School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Entrepreneurship, STEM and Multimedia Technology |
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Lauderdale Lakes Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program |
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McNicol Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
STEM |
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New River Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Marine Science |
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New River Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Integrated Career & Academic Networks (iCAN) |
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North Andrews Gardens Elementary School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Performing and Visual Arts |
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Olsen Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Integrated Career & Academic Networks (iCAN) |
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Pompano Beach Middle School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Integrated Career & Academic Networks (iCAN) |
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South Plantation High School |
Magnet School of Excellence |
Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration |
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