Magnet Programs: Magnets have been established at elementary, middle and high schools to provide an opportunity for students to engage in intensive study in specific areas. Magnets offer the opportunity for students to discover their talents and explore their interests while focusing on academic rigor.

Magnet Goals

• Provide students the opportunity to exceed challenging state academic and achievement standards
• Promote student diversity through choice
• Enhance equitable access for all students to high quality education
• Strengthen student knowledge of academic subjects that will lead to increased student acquisition of marketable career, technological and professional skills for informed career decisions

• OCPS Virtual Magnet Fair opens October 20, 2025 
• Application window opens October 13, 2025 – December 19, 2025