STEM

Pasco County Schools' STEM Magnet Schools provide students with exciting, hands-on learning opportunities designed to prepare them for success in college, careers, and an ever-changing world. Through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), students learn to think critically, solve complex problems, collaborate with others, and apply their learning in meaningful, real-world ways.

What Will My Child Experience in a STEM Classroom?

Students in STEM Magnet Schools can expect:

Hands-on, project-based learning connected to real-world challenges.

Opportunities to design, test, and create innovative solutions.

Collaborative learning experiences that build communication and teamwork skills.

Technology-integrated instruction that enhances engagement and discovery.

Rigorous academic experiences that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.

Authentic opportunities to apply STEM knowledge in meaningful ways.

STEM Pathways

Pasco County offers three STEM pathways that provide students with continuous learning experience from elementary school through high school.

West Pathway

Wendell Krinn Technical High School

Bayonet Point STEM Middle School

James M. Marlowe STEAM Elementary School

Central Pathway

Angeline Academy of Innovation (Grades 6-12)

Sanders Memorial STEAM Elementary School

East Pathway

Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation

Centennial STEM Middle School

Centennial STEAM Elementary School

View the K-12 STEAM Pathways Map

For information regarding School Choice transportation services and eligibility, please visit the Transportation Information page.

All students are welcome to apply to the school of their choice. Students applying to schools or programs within their designated pathway will receive enrollment preference in the lottery process, in accordance with the Pasco County Schools Controlled Open Enrollment Plan.

How do I apply to a STEM magnet middle school?

All students who live within the attendance boundary of a Bayonet Point and Centennial Middle School automatically participate in the school's STEM magnet program and do not need to apply. Students who live outside the attendance boundary may apply through the Pasco Pathways School Choice Application. In accordance with the Controlled Open Enrollment Plan, students applying to a STEM Magnet school within their designated pathway will receive preference in the lottery process.

All students are welcome to apply to Angeline Academy of Innovation for grades 6-8. Students applying to a STEM Magnet school within their designated pathway will receive enrollment preference in the lottery process, in accordance with the Pasco County Schools Controlled Open Enrollment Plan. Please see the pathway map below to identify the STEM Magnet available based on your student's zoned high school.