Academic Magnets and Career and Technical Academies

Elementary Magnet Programs

Middle School Magnet Programs

High School Academic Magnet Programs

High School Career and Technical Academies

Late Application Information

  • Late applications are now open. The application site can be found HERE.

    Please note that if your child is currently enrolled in a program and returning to the same one for the 2025–2026 school year, no new application is needed. Additionally, only one application is allowed per student each year, so please do not submit another if you’ve already applied for the 2025–2026 school year. 

    Programs with openings include:

    • Center for Fine Arts at Rawlings Elementary (Grades KG - 5)
    • STEAM Program at Metcalfe Elementary (Grades KG - 5)
    • Williams Magnet Program at Williams Elementary (Grades KG - 5)
    • Dual Language Immersion at Terwilliger Elementary (Grades 1-2)
    • Center for Gifted and Talented Studies at Archer Elementary (Grade 3)
    • STEM Program at Stephen Foster Elementary (Grades 3 and 4)
    • Lyceum Program at Lincoln Middle School (Grades 6-8)
    • Academy of Technology and Advanced Studies at Howard Bishop Middle School (Grade 8)
    • International Baccalaureate Program (IB) at Eastside High School (Grade 9)
    • Academy of Automotive Technology at Loften High School (Grade 9)
    • Academy of Fire & Emergency Medical Services at Loften High School (Grade 9)
    • Academy of Gaming & Mobile Technology at Loften High School (Grade 9)
    • Academy of Media Production Technology at Loften High School (Grade 9)
    • Academy of Robotics & Engineering at Loften High School (Grade 9)
    • Institute of Biotechnology at Santa Fe High School (Grade 9)
    • Academy of Agriscience at Santa Fe High School (Grades 9 - 10)
    • Academy of Veterinary Assisting at Santa Fe High School (Grades 9 - 10)
    • Academy of Future Teachers at Gainesville High School (Grades 9 and 10)
    • Academy of Agribusiness at Hawthorne Middle High School (Grades 9 - 11)

    All application-related correspondence will come from registration.Alachua@registrationgateway.net. To ensure you receive important updates, please add this email to your contact list.

    For any questions, please contact us at alachuamagnets@gm.sbac.edu.

Contact Information

REQUIRED Magnet Application Form for Non-ACPS Students

Note to Families on Magnet Busing

  • School buses are assigned to transport students to and from magnet programs from an assigned pick-up location. 

    For more information about magnet transportation, please go to www.sbac.edu/transportation and click on the Magnet Busing heading in the menu options on the left of the page.
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  • The Alachua County Public Schools District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability (Section 504/ADA) sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status, genetics or legally-protected characteristics in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act.

    Lack of English Language Skills will not be a barrier for participation.

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    For Students     contact Damera Hopkins via email hopkinsdl or call (352) 955-7676, ext. 6342.

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