NCSSS schools give students a competitive edge

The National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools represents many of the top-ranked programs in the U.S. and around the globe committed to transforming science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through schoolwide initiatives that include authentic research or project-based learning. NCSSS defines STEM schools as those that prepare students to be leaders in global innovation by engaging them in rigorous, relevant, and integrated learning experiences.

Nearly 20 NCSSS schools are on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Top 50 STEM Schools List
81% of NCSSS schools offer AP-level courses
Average student SAT Math score is 663.4 – U.S. average is 514
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percent of NCSSS member schools with 50% or greater female enrollment

15000

students that attend NCSSS member schools

99

percent of NCSSS students attend 4-year colleges

The STEM Edge

A digital publication from NCSSS giving teachers and administrators the competitive advantage in professional development. Articles should be submitted to [email protected] or [email protected].

What our members have to say

NCSSS is the platform that will connect you to the nation's leading K-12 STEM community. For expanding and exchanging the ideas beyond individual school district and state, NCSSS is the best community to engage with."

2021 Professional Conference Attendee

The Leadership Summit gave me the ability to network with other like-minded professionals and the breakout sessions allowed for engaging dialogue on self-selective topics."

2020 Leadership Summit Attendee

There were so many sessions that focused on issues that were of personal concern to me that it was hard to decide which to go to!"

2018 Professional Conference Attendee

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Member Resources

Radcademy®

Feb 20 NCSSS Admin

Radcademy is the place to learn all about medical imaging and radiation therapy.

STEM Summer Programs at Illinois Tech

Feb 20 NCSSS Admin

Explore the innovative, STEM-driven programs offered at Illinois Tech for summer 2025

2025 ABRCMS ePoster Spring Symposium for Emerging Scientists

Feb 20 NCSSS Admin

A one-day virtual Symposium for student scientists to present research

STEM Events

Empowering Future Innovators Through Hands-On Learning and Collaborative Exploration
26 Jun 2025
Student Conference

2025 Student Research Conference

June 26, 2025 @ , more
Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
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05 Nov 2025
Professional Conference

2025 Professional Conference

November 5, 2025 @ , more
Raleigh, NC
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29 Jan 2026
Professional Conference

2026 Leadership Summit

January 29, 2026 @ , more
Miami, Florida
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02 Dec 2026

2026 Professional Conference

December 2, 2026 @ , more
San Diego, CA
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Alumni are more likely to support their alma mater when they have a strong relationship with the school or someone at the school.