Rye High School Recognized for Being among 'Most Challenging'

The Washington Post recently ranked Rye High School as the top most challenging in Westchester County, and the 10th best overall in the state when considering all schools, including private, magnet and charter schools.

Nationally, Rye High School is the 165th most challenging, according the publication. The school also was recently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the 11th best.

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“We are extremely proud of Rye High School’s impressive standing in the state and the country,” said Superintendent Frank Alvarez in a statement. “Congratulations to High School Principal Patricia Taylor and her faculty, staff and students, as well as to all of our administrators and faculty members at the middle school and elementary schools. This accomplishment is the culmination of years of dedication and hard work throughout the Rye City School District. It is also a reflection of this community’s commitment to excellence in public education.”

The Washington Post scores are based on the number of students taking Advanced Placement exams the prior year, divided by the number of graduates. Also factored are the percentage of students who qualify for lunch subsidies and the percentage of graduates who passed at least one college-level test in high school.

Click here for the full methodology used by The Washington Post.

Rye High School Principal Patricia Taylor added, “I would like to congratulate our dedicated faculty and staff, exceptional students, and the community of Rye for this prestigious recognition. This honor is a testament to the teaching excellence here at Rye High School and at all of the Rye schools that prepare students to excel at Rye High.”

To view the 2015 The Washington Post Most Challenging High Schools list, click here.