STEAM Magnet

Magnet Schools can be defined as schools which provide unique learning opportunities in a specific area or theme not offered at other Knox County Schools.

STEAM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics

No. Magnet Schools are part of the Knox County School System, there is no tuition cost to the student.

There is overwhelming evidence that parental involvement has a direct connection to a student’s success. Upon acceptance, parents are asked to make a commitment to their children's academics, attendance and behavior.

Designated bus stops are located throughout Knox County. Parents are responsible for transporting students to and from those stops in the morning and afternoon. For more information on bus stops, visit the Transportation Department website and click the tab for Magnet Transportation.  Click here for Transportation

All out-of-zone students who reside in Knox County may apply during the Application and Transfer Period, which is open October through February every year.  In-zone students automatically receive a seat in the Magnet School in which they are zoned.  

Transfer applications are available here.  Note that the application will not load if you are outside of the application window.

The application for transfer must be completed during the Transfer Period, opening in October every year. Information must be postmarked by the deadline for students to be eligible.

At the end of the application window, all applications are processed in the Magnet Office. Seats will be determined by a randomized computer drawing in the Transfer Office. Parents will be notified when seats have been assigned via mail in early April.