What is it?
The North Carolina School of Science and Math (NCSSM) was established in 1980 by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina to provide challenging educational opportunities for young men and women with interest in the sciences and mathematics. The School offers academic programs designed to educate tomorrow's scientific and technological leaders. The school currently enrolls approximately 680 juniors and seniors representing all thirteen congressional districts in the state of North Carolina in the residential campus and over 300 students in the online program.
Who can apply?
Sophomore who have an interest in science/math/technology
What are the requirements?
Criteria used to select students for admission are as follows:
Leadership positions held
Above average grades in freshman and sophomore classes
Enrollment in accelerated and challenging courses
Teacher and Guidance Counselor evaluations
Test results from SAT or ACT (must be taken Oct., Nov., or Dec. of the student's sophomore year) **Note: this requirement is waived for the class of 2023
A NCSSM math test
When do I apply?
Applications for the Class of 2023 will be accepted from 10th grade students beginning 10/15/2020. The electronic application for admission is available here.
Where can I go for more information?
For more information, you can visit the NCSSM web page or see Mrs. Graves in the Guidance Office.