Across Ohio, schools continue to raise the bar for what high-quality STE(A)M education looks like and the impact it can have on students, communities, and the future workforce.
Ohio’s STE(A)M School Designation is more than a title. It recognizes schools that provide authentic, interdisciplinary, and personalized learning experiences that connect rigorous academics to real-world applications and STEM careers. These schools foster cultures of inquiry, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking, all critical skills for today’s learners.
To learn more about the designation process and what it means to become or remain a STEM or STEAM-designated school, visit our STEM designation webpage.
Strong partnerships, real-world learning
Designated STE(A)M schools also prioritize strong partnerships with business, higher education, and community organizations. Through these connections, students gain access to mentorship, career exploration, and meaningful, career-connected learning experiences. The designation is awarded by the Ohio STEM Committee, with support from the Ohio STEM Learning Network, and must be renewed every five years to ensure continued excellence.
Recognizing schools recommended for designation
In February, the Ohio STEM Committee approved recommendations for seven schools as part of the 2025–2026 redesignation cycle. These schools represent a portion of those recognized this year and reflect a strong commitment to high-quality STE(A)M teaching and learning.
Congratulations to:
- East Canton High School (Akron Regional Hub)
- Franklin Elementary School (Akron Regional Hub)
- Gesu Catholic School (Northeast Ohio Hub)
- Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (Central Ohio Hub)
- McKinley STEMM Academy (NW Ohio Hub)
- Northeast Ohio Impact Academy (Akron Regional Hub)
- St. Paul Elementary School (Akron Regional Hub)
These schools represent what is possible when educators, leaders, and partners come together with a shared vision for STE(A)M education. Their continued dedication ensures students are not only learning STE(A)M content but applying it in meaningful ways that prepare them for what comes next.
Join us at the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit
We look forward to celebrating these schools at the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit on June 9, where they will be formally recognized alongside educators and partners from across the state.
Join us in celebrating these schools and their ongoing impact across Ohio.