Minooka High School Named One of Best Public High Schools in Illinois

Submitted by Minooka Community High School District 111

Minooka Community High School has been named one of the “Best Public High Schools in Illinois” for 2016, according to Niche.com, a national ranking and review web site. MCHS was ranked the 93rd best public high school in Illinois according to the report.

“MCHS is honored to receive this award from Niche.com and be recognized as one of the elite high schools in Illinois,” said MCHS Principal Ron Kiesewetter. “As we continue to earn recognition for our staff and students’ quality work, it is also gratifying to share these moments together and continue to see evidence that we are moving in a positive direction.”

According to Niche.com, student performance data and parent and student survey results are among the data sources used for ranking calculations. The web site also indicates rankings are “measured by hard data and across a number of key factors so that no one factor dominates a ranking.”

MCHS earned an overall grade of B+, which is a composite of the following subcategory grades:

• Academics = B+
• Administration & Policies = B
• Educational Outcomes = A-
• Extracurriculars = B+
• Food = A
• Health & Safety = B+
• Resources & Facilities = B+
• Sports & Fitness = B+
• Student Culture & Diversity = B-
• Teachers = A-

The award from Niche.com marks the second time this school year MCHS has earned a high level of recognition. This past fall, MCHS was also included in the “2015 America’s Top High Schools” report by Newsweek (ranked #349 in the nation).

“The Minooka Community High School staff and students have aspirations of excellence and work each day to ensure we are striving together for the highest-quality educational experience possible,” Kiesewetter added. “It is rewarding to receive accolades that reflect the vision that we all share. This is an extraordinary school and community, and to be mentioned among the best high schools in the state and the nation is an honor and a result of strong partnerships among the staff, students, parents, and community.”

Founded in 2002, Niche.com provides students, families, and professionals with data-driven rankings on grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities, and communities. To view the report, visit www.niche.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Best High Schools” (listed under K-12 Schools), and then sort by state (or click here). You can also view the MCHS ranking report by searching for “Minooka Community High School” at www.niche.com.