The best public high school in every state
Poolesville High School PTSA/Facebook
Each state has a ton of public high schools, but some really stand out.
Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, just released its 2016 rankings of the best public high schools in the US. We took a look at which school earned the top slot in every state.
The ranking examined over 100,000 schools based on 27 million reviews from more than 300,000 students and parents.
They rated schools in areas like academics, teachers, student culture and diversity, and resources and facilities. (Read more about the methodology here.) Many are charter or magnet schools, meaning they pull in qualified students from around their districts.
ALABAMA: Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Google MapsLocation: Montgomery
Academics: A+
Student culture & diversity: A
Teachers: A+
Resources & facilities: B-
"Providing students with a tough and rigorous academic environment, Loveless consistently develops [students] that colleges are actively seeking," one senior said. "The school makes you appreciate the value of a good education, and instills motivating values in the students."
ALASKA: Unalaska Junior/Senior High School
"UnalaskaAlaska" by Wanetta AyersLocation: Unalaska
Academics: N/A
Student culture & diversity: N/A
Teachers: N/A
Resources & facilities: N/A
"Most of our teachers know the students personally," one junior reported of the small school, which earned an overall A+ grade from Niche. "All of our teachers encourage us to do our best and get help if needed. They are usually available before and after school for anyone who needs it."
ARIZONA: University High School
University High School/FacebookLocation: Tucson
Academics: A+
Student culture & diversity: A
Teachers: A+
Resources & facilities: C-
"This school is challenging but definitely worth it," one sophomore said. "If you put in the work, this school will prepare you very well for college."
Another sophomore noted, "University High School is a unique school that gives students the freedom to express themselves through their academic experiences. Teachers are overall caring, and the variety of AP classes offered give a fantastic head-start for college."
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