Two Utica Community Schools high schools named among nation's most academically challenging

Two Utica Community Schools high schools have been honored as being among the most academically challenging in Michigan, including one recognized as the state’s top school.

The Utica Academy for International Studies (UAIS) and Eisenhower High School have been named as two of the Most Academically Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post.

“This recognition reflects the district’s focus to increase rigorous opportunities for all students to support their post-secondary success,” superintendent Dr. Christine Johns said.

For the fifth straight year, UAIS was ranked the state’s most challenging high school. The International Baccalaureate program was also ranked 38th nationally.

Eisenhower High School was ranked 28th in Michigan and 1,192 nationally.

Only 12 percent of the high schools that applied for consideration – or 2,324 schools nationwide – were ranked among the most academically challenging through the Washington Post Challenge Index.

The Washington Post Challenge Index identifies programs and schools based on student participation in rigorous academic programs, such as Advanced Placement programs through the College Board and courses authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

The formula is based on the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year.

For more information on the Challenge Index and Michigan’s rankings, please see this link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/high-school-challenge-2017/

Source: Utica Community Schools

Dr. Christine Johns, Superintendent of Schools

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