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the north carolina school of science and mathematics
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The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a public, residential, coeduca­tional
high school for juniors and seniors with exceptionally high intellectual ability and
commitment to scholarship. It was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in
1978 to provide challenging educational opportunities for students with special interest and
potential in the sciences and mathematics. There is no charge for tuition, room and board.
The school opened in September 1980 with its first class of 150 juniors, a sample of the
many talented and highly motivated students in North Carolina. The students represent the
diversity of background present in the State of North Carolina, yet they are alike in their
motivation to achieve academically and their dedication to rigorous preparation for profes­sional
careers and scientific leadership.
In the fall of 1981 , an additional 165 students from throughout the state entered NCSSM as
juniors.