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Huntsville City Schools highlights magnet growth and student AI projects as enrollment climbs
Summary
District staff reported magnet enrollment rose to about 2,514 students (≈12% of district) and detailed pathway alignment, new STEM offerings and outreach changes. Two New Century students showcased apps and an AI tool developed through a Brown Technologies co‑op.
Dr. Lionbarger told the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education on May 5 that the district’s magnet programs have grown and been realigned into K–12 STEM and arts pathways to improve student experience and career alignment. “We started off at 2,061 students … this year it increased to 2,514,” he said, adding that the figure represents roughly 12% of the district and that another application period is forthcoming.
Why it matters: district leaders said the changes — including a centralized communications system, a new texting function, added Spanish‑language support, independent scoring tabulation for auditions and makeup audition nights — are intended to reduce barriers and standardize admissions so more students can…
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