The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on more than 23,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. More than 17,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. It’s never too late to start thinking about your college journey.
What are the top-ranking schools in the country?
According to the criteria set by Newsweek this year, the top-ranking school in the country is the School of Science and Engineering in Dallas, Texas. Last year, this school boasted a 100 percent graduation rate, with all of its 86 graduating seniors headed to college with offers of $9.7 million in scholarships, according to the Huffington Post.
Are small schools doing better on the Newsweek list?
The success of small schools is apparent in the listings. Ten years ago, when the first NEWSWEEK list based on college-level test participation was published, only three of the top 100 schools had graduating classes smaller than 100 students. This year there are 22.
What happened to America’s big schools?
Fifty years ago, they were the latest thing in educational reform: big, modern, suburban high schools with students counted in the thousands. As baby boomers came of high-school age, big schools promised economic efficiency, a greater choice of courses, and, of course, better football teams.
How many states have public high schools in the US?
The U.S. News rankings include data on more than 23,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. See all the rankings »
What are the total expenditures for public schools in the US?
Total expenditures for public elementary and secondary schools in the United States in 2015–16 amounted to $706 billion, or $13,847 per public school student enrolled in the fall (in constant 2017–18 dollars). 1 Total expenditures included $12,330 per student in current expenditures, which include salaries, employee benefits, purchased services,…
What makes a school top-ranked?
The top-ranked schools have a high rate of students who scored above expectations in math and reading state assessments, passed an array of college-level exams, and graduated in four years. The state, metro area and district rankings show how schools fare against others in a geographic location.
