Academic Magnet High School serves academically-gifted and motivated students. The high school encourages students to cultivate a sense of global responsibility, to contribute to members of the community, and to cultivate and uphold respect for cultural diversity.

All courses offered at Academic Magnet High School are at the Honors or Advanced Placement level with 97 percent of students taking the AP exam and 99 percent of those passing. Students also have opportunities for publication in professional and academic journals.

Alongside the rigorous academic requirements, students must also complete 90 hours of community service, take and pass at least four Advanced Placement courses while attending high school, complete a summer reading list, and complete a senior thesis (a year-long independent research project). Even with these intense requirements, 95 percent of all students at Academic Magnet High School graduate.

Academic Magnet High School boasts a large variety of sports teams and over 50 student clubs including chess, debate, robotics, and physics.

The high school selects students through rigorous criteria, including a written essay, middle school grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations.