Diversity
66Nations represented by students

Magnet schools are theme-based schools providing choice in a student’s learning environment and are built on five pillars: diversity, innovative curriculum and professional development, academic excellence, leadership, and family and community partnerships. Magnet schools utilize state and Cedar Rapids Community School District educational standards, but deliver instruction within a theme.
CRCSD has six magnet schools of choice:
- Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary—sustainability theme
- Johnson STEAM Academy—science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) theme
- Kenwood Leadership Academy—leadership theme
- McKinley STEAM Academy—STEAM theme
- Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy—business theme through STEAM, leadership and entrepreneurship, and global systems
- City View Community High School—Your community is your classroom
Students who live outside of the magnet schools’ attendance zones may enter the magnet school lottery. Learn more about the magnet school lottery here.