Quote:Magnet schools are schools that offer specialized programs. For example, medical magnets offer a series of classes that prep students for a career in medicine. Other examples include, biotechnology, naval ROTC, Air Force ROTC, computer engineering. Peterson offers a culinary arts program. Schools also offer AICE or IB (rigorous academic programs) as well as Computers and even drone flying

 

Just to add to this, I went to Wolfson 2 years and they had various business courses and some law thingamajig.  Went to A Philip Randolph (Peterson's sister school whatever in the hell that means) afterwards they had more trade options than Wolfson: construction (hvac, electrical, drafting, carpentry, plumbing), IT, medical something or another, and cosmetology.  Had friends in construction that was working during senior year (if you were working they let you out early), they were making like $15/hr starting which was like twice minimum wage and better than what the military was offering.  The only one I keep in contact with is making close to 70k, if I'm not mistaken his employer put him through the apprenticeship program he just had to pay for books or w/e.

 

Of course you could still just go to college if you don't care about the school's offerings which is what I did. 

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