Magnet schools
Alternative public schools, most of which focus on a particular area of study, such as performing arts or science and technology but also offer regular school subjects. Students from any part of the school district may enroll and the schools often have waiting lists. Most magnet schools were originally established by large urban school districts to help achieve racial desegregation, so they have entrance requirements intended to maintain racial balance. Some magnet schools have other entry requirements, such as achievement in the school’s area of concentration, but others do not.