A number of states have them.They are part of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology. See National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools The one in our state is about 20 years old and admits 150 juniors each year for a two year program. The entrance requirements aren't extraordinary (minimum SAT of 1500/2400 plus other factors) but it will still give my daughter the chance to live and study with more motivated students than at her local public high school.