Stevenson, Buffalo Grove High Schools Receive High Ranks on U.S. News List

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Once again, Adlai E. Stevenson 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.

Adlai E. Stevenson High School received the highest ranking for suburban schools as the fifth best school in the state on the U.S. News list, which was released today.

Meanwhile, Buffalo Grove High School received a No. 18 ranking.

The national rankings includes data on more than 21,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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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.

U.S. News and World Report’s top high schools in Illinois (with their national rank noted in parenthesis) are:

1. Northside College Preparatory High School in Chicago
2. Walter Payton College Preparatory High School in Chicago
3. Jones College Prep in Chicago
4. Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago
5. Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire
6. Lane Technical High School in Chicago
7. Deerfield High School in Deerfield
8. Highland Park High School in Highland Park
9. Prospect High School in Mount Prospect
10. Lincoln Park High School in Chicago

Other suburban schools to receive high rankings include: Hinsdale Central (No. 11), Libertyville High (No. 13), John Hersey High (No. 14) and Evanston Township High (No. 15).

Visit the U.S. World and News Reports website to see the full list of rankings for Illinois high schools