Originally Posted by Bostonian
Originally Posted by Val
I live in the Bay Area of California. Given the high concentration of smart people around here, the choices for education of gifted kids is shockingly low.

Lowell High school, a public magnet school in San Francisco, has a good reputation.

Yes, you're right. Though like North Star, admissions is achievement-based, rather than IQ-based (here's their admissions policy).