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John Hersey Among Top 20 Best High Schools in State: U.S. News
The high school received a No. 14 ranking in the 2015 Best High Schools list, which was released today.
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John Hersey High School has been ranked as one of the best high schools in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools list.
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John Hersey was ranked at No. 14 on the U.S. News list, which was released today.
Meanwhile, Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire received the highest state ranking for suburban schools at No. 5 on the list. U.S. News ranked Northside College Preparatory High School in Chicago as the best high school in the state.
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The national rankings includes data on more than 21,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.
The data reviewed by U.S. News and World Report was based upon the 2012-13 school year and included student math and reading results from each state’s high school proficiency tests.
It also reviewed the academic performance of disadvantaged students — black, Hispanic and low-income — and the percentage of students who took rigorous courses, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes. A complete review of its methodology can be viewed here.
Other suburban schools to receive high rankings include: Deerfield High School (No. 7), Highland Park High School (No. 8), Prospect High School (No. 9), Hinsdale Central (No. 11), Libertyville High (No. 13) and Evanston Township High (No. 15).
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