Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools

Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.

While many people believe their local high school is the best, rankings of over 24,000 public schools across all 50 states are based on several objective factors.

What Makes a High School the Best?

I grew up in the small town of Holly, Michigan, and I loved my high school. The teachers were excellent, my fellow students were great, and if you had asked me at the time whether my school was one of the best, I would have said yes.

What makes a high school one of the best in the country? There are 6 factors used to determine the best high schools in the United States, listed below:

• College Readiness
• State Assessment Proficiency
• State Assessment Performance
• Underserved Student Performance
• College Curriculum
• Graduation Rate

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4 Michigan High Schools Rank Among Best In The U.S.

According to U.S. News, the rankings for the best U.S. High Schools have been released and 4 of the schools in the top 100 are in Michigan, with 1 of those being located in West Michigan.

#11 is the International Academy of Macomb in Clinton Township, offers an International Baccalaureate curriculum.

#21 is the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, where every student participates in the International Baccalaureate program, which emphasizes academics alongside community service.

#48 is City High Middle School in Grand Rapids, students have the opportunity to take International Baccalaureate course work and exams.

#83 is Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy in Saginaw, where students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.

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