Residential Math and Science High Schools: A Closer Look

The development of state-supported residential math and science high schools has been a growing trend since the establishment of the first such school in North Carolina in 1978. These special schools continue to educate our nation's most exceptional and talented students, with emphasis in the areas of math and science. Traditional high schools are often not able to accommodate these students with the variety of enrichment and accelerated experiences they need in order to advance to their full potential. This article provides an informative profile of the students, faculty, and curricula of each of the 11 state-supported, residential math and science high schools. The variety of programming models and extracurricular opportunities offered among the schools is also discussed.