Governor Ivey Highlights Statewide School Choice Opportunities as Alabama’s Specialty Schools Open Admission

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that all four of Alabama’s specialty public high schools have opened their admissions portals for the 2027-28 academic year and encouraged Alabama families to explore these unique educational opportunities and apply.

These state-funded, tuition-free schools serve students from all 67 counties, offering specialized academic programs and residential opportunities that allow students to pursue their interests regardless of where they live.

“Alabama’s future is sitting in our classrooms today, and I intend to make sure it is a bright one. Our next generation of artists, scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals deserve every opportunity to succeed,” said Governor Ivey. “Our four specialty schools offer yet another quality option for families in all 67 counties, allowing our students to pursue their passions and turn their God-given talents into promising careers.”

Governor Ivey has championed the expansion of specialty education in Alabama, signing legislation to establish the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering in 2018 and the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in 2024. Most recently, in April 2026, Governor Ivey signed Senate Joint Resolution 84, encouraging greater collaboration, partnerships and information sharing among the four institutions. School administrators held their first joint meeting in August.

Alabama families are invited to learn more by visiting the school websites, planning campus visits and applying to the school(s) that interest them for the 2027-28 school year:

Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA)

Birmingham, Alabama

School Website: https://www.asfaschool.org/

Admissions Page: https://www.asfaschool.org/apply

Preview Day and Tour Information: https://www.asfaschool.org/apply/experienceASFA

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS)

Mobile, Alabama

School Website: https://www.asms.net/

Admissions Page: https://www.asms.net/admissions

Preview Day and Tour Information: https://www.asms.net/admissions/visit

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE)

Huntsville, Alabama

School Website: https://www.ascte.org/

Admissions Page: https://www.ascte.org/admission

Preview Day and Tour Information: https://www.ascte.org/admission/admissions-events

Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS)

Demopolis, Alabama

School Website: https://www.alhealthcarehs.org/

Admissions Page: https://www.alhealthcarehs.org/admissions

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About ASFA 

Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) is a 7th-12th grade, state-funded public school that provides an intensive, specialty-focused education in the arts, math and science to students with outstanding talent from across Alabama.

About ASMS 

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science is the state’s only fully public and residential high school for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in math, science, computer science and the humanities. ASMS is a premier institution offering world-class learning, research, and leadership opportunities to Alabama students, empowering them to improve their community, state, and nation. Tuition, room and board are free.

About ASCTE 

ASCTE is one of four public specialty high schools serving students throughout Alabama. It is currently the only public high school in the nation to integrate cyber technology and engineering into all academic disciplines. ASCTE’s mission is to ensure all students achieve high levels of learning, focusing on embedding cyber protections into the engineering lifecycle.

About ASHS 

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) is Alabama’s first public residential high school dedicated to healthcare education. Created to help address the state’s healthcare workforce shortage, ASHS provides students from across Alabama with rigorous academics, hands-on healthcare learning, college credit, industry-recognized credentials and clinical experiences that prepare them for careers in nursing, allied health, biomedical sciences and medicine.