What is the Americas Best High Schools project and why did U.S. News & World Report create this report?
The America’s Best High Schools project is an annual report that identifies the country’s top-performing high schools. The goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how well public schools serve all of their students – from the highest achieving to the lowest achieving – in preparing them to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills as well as readiness for college-level work. The first-ever list of America’s Best High Schools is the 2008 edition, which was posted online November 30, 2007. The 2009 edition was posted online on December 5, 2008 and the 2010 edition was posted on December 10, 2009. Since U.S. News & World Report editors believe high schools are among America’s most important institutions, adding America’s Best High Schools to its “America’s Best” series was a natural progression. Education drives our country’s future. Recognizing schools that are performing well and providing them as models to other schools will inspire educators and communities to do better. Also, b
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