Hey everyone, I hope you're all in good spirits! So, I'm currently researching potential high schools, specifically regarding college success rates, and I'm wondering - does anyone know which public school sends the most students onto successful college graduations? Any feedback would be super helpful! Thanks in advance!
Hi there! To your question, it's important to note that while high schools could report on college matriculation rates, measuring actual graduation rates is a bit more complicated. This information often isn't public or easily accessible due to privacy laws and tracking difficulties on the high school's end. This is because it requires follow-up with students several years after high school graduation, once they've had the chance to complete their college education.
That being said, often magnet or charter schools that have college-preparatory programs report high college-going and college success rates. These schools often emphasize rigorous academic programming, college counseling resources, and often have competitive admission processes which can result in higher college success rates.
An example is the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), a public residential prep school in Aurora, Illinois, which boasts a strong college success rate. Another is the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. But, again, these are just examples and the specific data is hard to come by.
Remember, it's also essential to find a school that fits your needs best and supports your specific goals beyond just having a high college success rate. Always look into the school's curriculum, support services, extracurricular opportunities, and overall school culture to ensure it's the best fit for you.
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