About Us

Mission Statement

Provide student-artists the opportunity to explore their selected craft through specialized curricula and faculty at Huntsville's premiere creative and performing arts high school.

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Unique Program Components

Daily study of a selected arts major

  • Specialized electives in arts strands that are not offered at other high schools

  • Access to industry standard equipment and state-of-the-art facilities

  • Increased exposure through greater number of exhibit and performance opportunities compared to other high schools

  • Experience with specialized arts faculty, local master artists, and guest artists

Magnet Conservatories

  • Dance Arts

  • Musical Arts: Instrumental Performance & Vocal Performance

  • Theatrical Arts: Theatre Performance & Technical Theatre

  • Creative Arts: Creative Writing, Media Arts, Photography, & Visual Arts

Explore Our Magnet Programs

Audition Tips

1. Dress Appropriately

  • Wear simple, neat, and comfortable clothing.

  • Avoid loud patterns, distracting logos, or anything too flashy.

  • Choose an outfit that shows professionalism and doesn’t take away from your performance.

2. Be Prepared

  • Know your material inside and out (lines, song, monologue, portfolio, etc.).

  • Bring any required items (headshots, resumes, sheet music, scripts, or portfolio pieces).

3. First Impressions Matter

  • Arrive early—punctuality shows respect.

  • Greet the panel confidently and politely.

  • Make eye contact, smile, and project confidence (even if you’re nervous).

4. Show Professionalism

  • Listen carefully to instructions and follow directions.

  • Be flexible and willing to adjust if asked.

5. Control What You Can

  • Warm up your voice, body, or camera skills beforehand.

  • Stay calm—nerves are normal, but preparation helps.

  • Focus on giving your best performance, not comparing yourself to others.

FAQs

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our students have access to a unique curriculum that is geared towards preparing them for careers or further study in their arts area. Instead of taking basic arts overview classes, our students take technique and skill classes that are unique to our magnet pathways. Each semester they contribute to a portfolio that can be used to audition for scholarships or apply for specialized programs.  Our students have the opportunity to take classes and workshops with visiting guest artists. We currently offer opportunities for students to achieve a Career Tech Credential in 2 of our magnet pathways. We offer Pre-AP and AP classes in our other magnet pathways. We will be implementing another Career Tech Credential opportunity and Dual Enrollment college courses in several of our pathways in the 26-27 school year. 

  • Students must apply online during a designated application window. After completing the online application, students must participate in the “Next Step” process in order to be eligible for selection. The “Next Step” is dependent on the magnet program and may be an audition or portfolio presentation. A holistic review of the student’s grade average and next step score will determine the overall score. Students with a qualifying score will be eligible for selection. If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of seats available the selection will be made by lottery that is weighted by race and committee score. Please see huntsvillecityschoools.org/magnet for more information on the magnet application windows.

  • Magnet students have all the same academic opportunities as any other high school student. Magnet students can take grade level, honors, AP courses, Career Tech classes, and Dual Enrollment with Drake State Technical College or Alabama A&M University.

  • Yes! Magnet students are considered full Lee High School students and can participate in athletics teams Lee High School offers. They should remember that scheduling can be tough if they have a lot of extracurricular activities and that there are Magnet extracurricular expectations as well.

  • Yes! Marching Band is separate from the Music Conservatory and is open to all Lee High School students.

  • Absolutely! Magnet students can participate in any clubs or organizations offered at Lee High School for which they meet the criteria. Some organizations, such as National Honor Society, have requirements that students must meet to be considered for membership. Other clubs, such as Jigsaw Puzzle club, are purely interest based and open to anyone with that interest.

  • Yes, Magnet students can switch from one program to another. If switching to another program that is in their same conservatory, they do not have to apply and audition again. If switching from one conservatory to another, i.e. switching from Creative Arts to Music, the student will need to apply and be accepted. 

  • Yes! Most of our programs require students to take a class or two outside of their specific program of study. Students are always encouraged to use their extra electives to take classes in other programs as well.