There are 51 schools in the USA with the word design in the name.
The word "design" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it reflects a growing emphasis on creative problem-solving and innovation within education. Historically, as the economy shifted from manufacturing to knowledge and technology sectors, schools began prioritizing skills associated with design thinking, such as collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability. Geographically, schools in urban or technology-focused regions often incorporate "design" into their names to signal a curriculum that integrates art, engineering, architecture, and technology. Culturally, the use of "design" also suggests a forward-looking approach that values creativity and prepares students for careers in fields that require both technical and artistic expertise. By including "design" in the name, schools indicate a commitment to preparing students for the interdisciplinary challenges of the modern world.
California (16)
Da Vinci Design in El Segundo, CADesign Science Middle College High School in Fresno, CA
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy in Los Angeles, CA
Learning By Design Charter in Los Angeles, CA
New Designs Charter in Los Angeles, CA
New Designs Charter School-Watts in Los Angeles, CA
Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet in Los Angeles, CA
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design in Oxnard, CA
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy in Palmdale, CA
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design in Pomona, CA
Design Tech High School in Redwood City, CA
Design 39 Campus in San Diego, CA
Kearny Digital Media & Design in San Diego, CA
Kearny Eng Innov & Design in San Diego, CA
Vista Innovation and Design Academy in Vista, CA
Colorado (1)
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design in Denver, COConnecticut (3)
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design in East Hartford, CTBishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School in New Haven, CT
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation in New Haven, CT
Florida (2)
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering in Lakeland, FLDesign & Architecture Senior High School in Miami, FL
Georgia (1)
Louisiana (3)
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School in Baton Rouge, LALanier Elementary School A Redesign School in Baton Rouge, LA
Zion City School A Redesign School in Baton Rouge, LA
Maryland (1)
Baltimore Design School in Baltimore, MDMichigan (2)
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School in Detroit, MIUniversity Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh in Detroit, MI
New Hampshire (2)
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) in Nashua, NHAcademy for Science and Design Charter (M) in Nashua, NH
New Jersey (2)
Academy of Technology Design in Jersey City, NJNewark School of Fashion & Design in Newark, NJ
New Mexico (1)
New York (8)
Bronx Design and Construction Academy in Bronx, NYDesign Works in Brooklyn, NY
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology in Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design in Brooklyn, NY
Art and Design High School in New York, NY
New Design High School in New York, NY
New Design Middle School in New York, NY
Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in New York, NY
Ohio (1)
Cleveland School of Architecture & Design in Cleveland, OHTexas (5)
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd in Burleson, TXRoy Miller High School and Metro School of Design in Corpus Christi, TX
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design in Corpus Christi, TX
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy in Dallas, TX
Henry Ford Academy Alameda School for Art + Design in San Antonio, TX
Washington (2)
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design in Kelso, WAIndustrial Design Engineering and Arts in Tacoma, WA
Wisconsin (1)
Learning By Design Academy in Twin Lakes, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate