(11/18/2024) Anoka-Hennepin Schools offers 12 schools that provide in-demand educational options such as the arts; science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB). 

Specialty and magnet school options are available to all students at no additional cost, designed to provide family choice. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries are eligible to apply to any of the specialty or magnet schools. The magnet schools belong to Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) which provides transportation. Students may join the specialty programs using an in-district transfer process without transportation.

Six sites offer specialty programs, which students can access via in-district transfer.

Specialty school programs (open to A-H students via in-district transfer):

• Champlin Park High School - International Baccalaureate Programme 

• Jackson Middle School - A Specialty School for Math and Science

• Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science

• Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering

• Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts

• Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering

Six sites are magnet schools, available choices for families through the NWSISD.

Magnet schools in the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD):

• Anoka High School - Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)

• Blaine High School - Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science (CEMS)

• Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

• Anoka Middle School for the Arts

• Evergreen Park Elementary - STEM School of Innovation 

• University Avenue Elementary - Aerospace, Children’s Engineering and Science (ACES)

The specialty and magnet schools are hosting information nights/open houses for parents to learn more about the programs offered. These events range from November - mid January. For specific open house dates and more information on each of the specialty and magnet schools and the application/enrollment process, visit ahschools.us/specialtymagnet.