Carnegie Vanguard High School, a community-centered magnet school, has a curriculum which consists of AP courses, pre-AP courses, and Honors electives. All students at the school are identified as gifted and talented in academics. In addition, 100 percent of students take the AP exam and pass. 98 percent of students matriculated to four year colleges or universities.

Graduation requirements include performing 100 hours of community service and taking ten Advanced Placement courses. Carnegie Vanguard High School offers a variety of clubs focusing on community service and academics.

Admission requirements require universal assessment scores, teacher recommendation, transcript, and/or a gifted and talented identification.