10 Top High Schools in America, Living through high school can be four years of awkward torture. But if you're at one of the country's best secondary schools of 2015 (as ranked by Newsweek), high school life might be a little bit better. Here's some of the best America has to offer.
Academy for Math, Science and Engineering (N.J.)
This Rockaway, N.J., school's students log an average SAT score of 2126.2, with 100 percent going on to college. The academy has a rigorous, highly focused four-year program for students with interests in math and science.
Bergen County Academies (N.J.)
Another New Jersey school to earn high marks, this Hackensack school has a 100 percent graduation rate. And with an average SAT score of 2129, it's clear why they all go on to college. The school has a specialized program in math and science, as well as culinary arts and hospitality administration.
Academy of Allied Health and Science (N.J.)
Is there something in the water in New Jersey, or are the schools just really, really good? This Neptune, N.J., school graduates 100 percent of its students, and all of them go on to college. The school's mission is to motivate students toward a career in medical sciences through their rigorous curriculum and community partnerships.
Thomas Jefferson High School (Va.)
Located in Alexandra, Va., the school boasts students who score an average SAT score of 2182, with 100 percent of students graduating and 99.8 percent going on to college. With its 10 specialized research labs, the school uses a STEM-focused curriculum that includes a technical lab for seniors.
High Technology High School (N.J.)
With 100 percent of its students graduating and 100 percent going on to college, this Lincroft, N.J., school is just one of many New Jersey schools that score high marks. The curriculum is engineering specific, and the school fosters and welcomes community involvement.
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Union County Magnet High School (N.J.)
This Scotch Plains, N.J., school's students rate high marks on their SATs. No wonder all of their students graduate high school and go on to college, too. Way to go!
Gretchen Whitney High School (Calif.)
Representing the Golden State, this Cerritos, Calif., school is a gem in a state riddled with school cutbacks and low-ranking test scores. Not here, however. Gretchen Whitney's students graduate, and they all go on to college.
Middlesex County Academy for Science, Math and Engineering Technologies (N.J.)
With technology integrated into the curriculum, students score high marks on their SATs and their ACTs. And since students here can earn college credits for some of their courses, 100 percent of the students pursue a college education.
International Academy (Mich.)
With its three campuses and International Center, this school is world renowned. Some 99 percent of this Michigan school's students graduate, and 100 percent of those graduates go on to college. Not bad for a public school that is neither a magnet nor a charter but a star school with star students.
Payton College Prep (Ill.)
This Chicago magnet school boasts a 98 percent graduation rate and a 97 percent college-bound rate. With its Mandarin Chinese language program and seminars like horseback riding and improv comedy, the Payton school is sure to turn out well-rounded students who excel in important areas of life.
Academy for Math, Science and Engineering (N.J.)
This Rockaway, N.J., school's students log an average SAT score of 2126.2, with 100 percent going on to college. The academy has a rigorous, highly focused four-year program for students with interests in math and science.
Bergen County Academies (N.J.)
Another New Jersey school to earn high marks, this Hackensack school has a 100 percent graduation rate. And with an average SAT score of 2129, it's clear why they all go on to college. The school has a specialized program in math and science, as well as culinary arts and hospitality administration.
Academy of Allied Health and Science (N.J.)
Is there something in the water in New Jersey, or are the schools just really, really good? This Neptune, N.J., school graduates 100 percent of its students, and all of them go on to college. The school's mission is to motivate students toward a career in medical sciences through their rigorous curriculum and community partnerships.
Thomas Jefferson High School (Va.)
Located in Alexandra, Va., the school boasts students who score an average SAT score of 2182, with 100 percent of students graduating and 99.8 percent going on to college. With its 10 specialized research labs, the school uses a STEM-focused curriculum that includes a technical lab for seniors.
High Technology High School (N.J.)
With 100 percent of its students graduating and 100 percent going on to college, this Lincroft, N.J., school is just one of many New Jersey schools that score high marks. The curriculum is engineering specific, and the school fosters and welcomes community involvement.
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Union County Magnet High School (N.J.)
This Scotch Plains, N.J., school's students rate high marks on their SATs. No wonder all of their students graduate high school and go on to college, too. Way to go!
Gretchen Whitney High School (Calif.)
Representing the Golden State, this Cerritos, Calif., school is a gem in a state riddled with school cutbacks and low-ranking test scores. Not here, however. Gretchen Whitney's students graduate, and they all go on to college.
Middlesex County Academy for Science, Math and Engineering Technologies (N.J.)
With technology integrated into the curriculum, students score high marks on their SATs and their ACTs. And since students here can earn college credits for some of their courses, 100 percent of the students pursue a college education.
International Academy (Mich.)
With its three campuses and International Center, this school is world renowned. Some 99 percent of this Michigan school's students graduate, and 100 percent of those graduates go on to college. Not bad for a public school that is neither a magnet nor a charter but a star school with star students.
Payton College Prep (Ill.)
This Chicago magnet school boasts a 98 percent graduation rate and a 97 percent college-bound rate. With its Mandarin Chinese language program and seminars like horseback riding and improv comedy, the Payton school is sure to turn out well-rounded students who excel in important areas of life.
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