Smart Search Guide

Smart Search is a school directory database that serves as a comprehensive resource that saves you valuable time in your search for educational institutions. Find essential information such as technical classes, magnet programs, sports, and academic programs here. Easily locate schools in your preferred areas with the integrated dynamic map feature. Smart Search makes it effortless to find the ideal school for your needs, with 300+ schools listed, it covers a range of options, including public, private, and charter schools. 

In addition to searching by city, location, and zip code, use the accordion chart below to strengthen your search with more criteria.

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Follow these steps to get started:

  • Identify additional criteria from the academic programs accordion list below.
  • Type or copy/paste criteria into the search bar located in the upper left of Smart Search.
  • Click the navigation menu in the upper left to view the map feature.

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A magnet school is defined as an elementary, middle, or high school that offers, to all students enrolled in that particular school, a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.

What to search:

  • Academy of Entrepreneurship STEM and Multimedia Technology
  • Achieving Career Equity for Students (ACES)
  • Aviation
  • Cambridge
  • Communications
  • Communications & Broadcasting
  • Communications and Broadcast Arts
  • Communications and Languages
  • Computer Engineering
  • Culinary Arts
  • Digital Design
  • Digital Entrepreneurship Academy
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Emerging Computer Technology
  • Engineering Pathways
  • Engineering and Environmental Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance
  • Global Environmental Science
  • Growing STEM
  • Health and Wellness
  • Information Technology
  • Integrated Career and Academic Network (iCAN)
  • International Affairs and Business
  • International Affairs with Information Technology
  • International Baccalaureate (PYP: Primary Years Program)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma, and Middle Years Program
  • K-12 STEM Zone
  • Maritime/Marine Science and Technology
  • Medical Magnet Academy
  • Medical Sciences
  • Montessori
  • Nova Law and Public Policy
  • Performing and Visual Arts
  • Pre-Law and Public Affairs
  • STEM MED
  • Science/Pre-Engineering
  • Sprouting STEM Museum
  • Technical Academies
  • Technology With Global Communications
  • The Alternative Energy Program
  • The Entrepreneur and Leadership Military Academy
  • The Industrial Biotechnology Program
  • The Latin Academy
  • Turnaround Arts/Performing Visual Arts
  • Urban Teacher Academy Program (UTAP)
  • Urban Teacher and Leadership Academy

Career Technical Education (CTE) prepares these learners for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies and making academic content accessible to students by providing it in a hands-on context.

What to search:

  • 3D Animation Technology
  • Academy of College Readiness and Vocational Studies (Pre-Law and Pre-Med)
  • Aeronautical Science
  • Aerospace Technologies
  • Allied Health Assisting
  • Animal Science & Services
  • Applied Cybersecurity
  • Applied Robotics
  • Architecture & Construction
  • Arts, A/V Technology
  • Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Building Trades & Construction Design Technology
  • Business Management & Analysis
  • Career Technology Education Pathway University
  • Communications Technology
  • Compass Project-Based Learning
  • Computer Science Principles
  • Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA)
  • Criminal Justice Operations
  • Culinary Arts
  • Digital Design
  • Digital Media Technology
  • Digital Media/Multimedia Design
  • Digital Video Technology
  • Dual Bilingual Immersion Program
  • EKG Technician
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education and Training
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Engineering Pathways
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Exercise Science
  • FBI Academy
  • Fashion Design Technology
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Finance
  • Fine arts initiative
  • Fire Academy
  • Floral Design & Marketing
  • Game, Simulation & Animation Programming
  • Growing STEM
  • Health & Environmental Wellness
  • Health Science
  • Horticulture Science & Services
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • Human Services (non CDE)
  • Information Technology
  • Interior Design Services
  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
  • International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
  • International Business
  • International Business, Entrepreneurial, Language & Leadership Academy (IBELLA)
  • Intro to Firefighting
  • Journalism & Multimedia
  • Manufacturing
  • Maritime Technology
  • Market Management & Entrepreneurial Principles
  • Medicine
  • Outboard Marine Service Technology
  • Practical Nursing
  • Principles of Teaching
  • Project RED (Rigorous Engineering Design)
  • Quantum Leap Program
  • STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Math)
  • Scientific Visualization
  • Sport Rec & Entertainment Marketing
  • TV Production Technology
  • Technology Infused Projects-Sunshine State (TIPSS)
  • Technology, Inquiry, Global-Thinking, Environmental Research, Social-Intelligence (TIGERS)
  • Transportation
  • Veterinary Assisting

Sunny South Florida is the ultimate playground for sports with temperatures averaging around 80 degrees. Broward County offers a variety of Sports that students can participate in.

What to search:

  • Baseball 
  • Basketball 
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading 
  • Cross Country 
  • Flag Football 
  • Football 
  • Golf 
  • Lacrosse 
  • Soccer 
  • Softball 
  • Swimming & Diving 
  • Track & Field 
  • Tennis 
  • Volleyball 
  • Water Polo 
  • Wrestling