The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) is a special public school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, and a part of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Students are admitted through a county-wide lottery, whose participants, since the school dropped its charter status in 2016, must meet multiple requirements.[4] It features a heavy focus on project-based STEM education. Its rigorous course offerings and high student graduation rate make it one of the most prestigious high schools in the state.[5][6]
| The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology | |
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| Coordinates | 33°57′11″N 84°03′37″W / 33.952943°N 84.060292°W |
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| Type | Special public (formerly charter public) |
| Motto | Infinite Possibilities |
| Established | 2007 |
| School district | Gwinnett County Public Schools |
| Principal | Logan Malm |
| Faculty | 74 FTE[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,231 (2022-23)[2] |
| Area | 25.06 acres (shared with the neighboring Maxwell High School)[3] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Gray and blue |
| Communities served | Gwinnett County |
| Website | gcpsk12 |
History
editThe school was chartered in March 2006 by the Gwinnett County Board of Education through SPLOST and opened in the fall of 2007. It was temporarily housed on the Duluth High School campus, but building 100 began in 2007 as a separate school from Duluth High School. Renovations updated and modernized 18 classrooms and offices, and GSMST moved to its permanent location in 2010 at the geographic center of Gwinnett County, near Sugarloaf Parkway and Old Norcross Road, the former site of Benefield Elementary School.[7] The new building is designed for a maximum of 1,200 students.[8] The school is adjacent to the Maxwell High School of Technology.
In 2016, GSMST was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award.[9] In 2023, GSMST was ranked the No. 1 high school in the state of Georgia by U.S. News & World Report for its eleventh consecutive year. As of 2024, it is ranked ninth in the nation.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ "Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Property Detail". gwinnettassessor.manatron.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Downey, Maureen (12 January 2016). "No longer a charter, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology will require algebra for admission". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Oliviero, Helena (20 April 2016). "These are Georgia's top 25 public schools, according to new ranking". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "2024 Best Public High Schools in America". Niche. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "About GSMST". Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Facilities and Technology". Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools". U.S. Department of Education. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Cline, Todd (10 September 2023). "Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology named top high school in Georgia for 11th straight year". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology". U.S News & World Report. 4 June 2024. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.