Meaning of the word "magnet school" in English

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magnet school

US /ˈmæɡ.nət ˌskuːl/
UK /ˈmæɡ.nət ˌskuːl/
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Noun

1.

a public school offering special instruction and programs not available elsewhere, designed to attract a more diverse student body from throughout a school district

Example:
She applied to a magnet school specializing in performing arts.
Our city has several magnet schools for science and technology.
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