Local Schools Make U.S. News Best High Schools List

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Schools in the Tri-Cities have received high rankings in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools list, which was released today.

Topping the list locally was St. Charles North High School, which received a No. 35 ranking. Other local tri-cities schools to make the list include: St. Charles East High School at No. 43, Geneva Community High School at No. 64 and Batavia High School at No. 85.

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.

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.

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), 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