These High Schools Generate Geniuses

"Public high schools play a major role in influencing the future of millions of students, setting kids up for higher education, careers, and lifelong success. Across the United States, a select group of public high schools stand out for their exceptional academics, innovative programs, dedicated teachers, and strong student outcomes. These schools prove that an excellent education doesn't only come from private schools. You can find advanced placement opportunities and enriching extracurriculars within the public system."

"America's 50 best public high schools result from a combination of strong leadership, community support, and academic excellence. These schools consistently have high graduation rates, college readiness, and student achievement. As a bonus, they often serve diverse populations with varying needs. By examining what sets these schools apart, we see the strategies and resources that help students thrive. Emulating these institutions might be the key to elevating public education nationwide."

"Using data compiled by , an education and community research platform, 24/7 Wall St. identified America's 50 best public high schools for 2024. Niche ranked schools based on a weighted index of multiple measures, including standardized test results, graduation rates, AP enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and parent and student surveys. A full description of each measure and its weighting . Charter and magnet schools were excluded from the analysis."

Public high schools shape futures by preparing students for higher education, careers, and lifelong success through academics and extracurricular opportunities. A select group of public high schools demonstrates exceptional academics, innovative programs, dedicated teachers, and strong student outcomes that rival private options. America's 50 best public high schools reflect strong leadership, community support, high graduation rates, college readiness, and broad student achievement while often serving diverse populations. The ranking used data compiled by an education and community research platform and a weighted index of test results, graduation rates, AP enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and surveys; charter and magnet schools were excluded.

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