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What's so special about El Toro - the most spirited high school in the nation?

Hey guys, I saw a post mentioning that El Toro was called out as the 'most spirited high school in the nation'. What makes El Toro so special in terms of school spirit? And can such spirit have any po …

2 years ago

What's the most useless class you've taken in high school?

I've been thinking about my class schedule and I'm curious, in your experience, which class do you consider the most useless in high school, and why? Just trying to get some perspective for future cla …

2 years ago

Looking for the high schools with the most tight-knit communities

Does anyone know of, or attend a high school with a really tight-knit community? I'm asking because I think I'd do well in a school environment where everyone knows each other, there's a lot of school …

2 years ago

What makes a high school popular?

So, there are lists of the most popular high schools in the US. What factors make a high school popular? Is it location, academic performance, sports, clubs, or just overall reputation?

2 years ago

Family stress and high school, how to manage it?

Lately, things with family have been pretty tight and adding school pressure into the mix isn't helping. It kind of feels like I'm on an episode of Family Feud with all this stress. Do you guys have a …

2 years ago

What makes a high school sustainable?

Hi all, I'm currently undertaking a project about sustainability in schools and was wondering, what actually makes a high school 'sustainable'? I know it's more than recycling bins and solar panels, s …

2 years ago

Question about Cost of Private Schools in the US

Just out of curiosity, what's the most expensive private high school in the US? Is it worth the cost or are there public schools that can offer the same level of education? Would appreciate some insig …

2 years ago

Which state has the most high school students?

Hello, I was doing a little bit of college prep and heard some discussion about states with the most high school students. Do any of you know which one that is? Just curious. Thanks!

2 years ago

How can I determine the most popular high school classes in America?

I'm trying to see patterns for popular classes in U.S. high schools, especially as it pertains to challenging courses like AP or IB. Could anyone help me find a good resource for this data?

2 years ago

Most prestigious high school leadership awards - anyone got the details?

Hi! I'm trying to stand out in the whole college application process, and I think earning a leadership award could help. Could anyone tell me which high school leadership awards are considered the mos …

2 years ago

What kind of students does UC Berkeley look for?

UC Berkeley is my dream school, and I've heard they have a lot of students from certain high schools. I don't attend one of those high profile schools, but I still want to apply. Are there anything sp …

2 years ago

How can I find the most famous alumni from my high school?

I've been curious about who the most notable alumni from my high school are. Could someone guide me on where can I find this information? It might be inspiring to learn about their paths!

2 years ago

Injury Statistics: What Are the Riskiest High School Sports?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior trying to narrow down my extracurriculars for next year. I'm curious—does anybody know which sports typically result in the most injuries in high school?

2 years ago

What are some unnecessary high school classes?

Been thinking a lot about my class load and what I really want to focus on, so I wanted to get a sense of what classes people think are, for lack of a better term...unnecessary. Just a heads up, I am …

2 years ago

Stephen Miller 'Most Likely to Become Janitor' in high school?

I came across this information about Stephen Miller being voted 'Most likely to become a Janitor' in his high school. Is this true? What's the context behind it?

2 years ago

Most watched high school sports?

Just wondering, what are the most watched high school sports in the US? Does it vary by region or are some sports universally popular?

2 years ago

Profit-making strategies for a high school snack bar?

Hello everyone, I'm part of my school's student council and we're looking to boost the profits of our snack bar. Any tips or suggestions on how we can maximize how profitable it is? Any help would be …

2 years ago

Violence in High School Sports

I'm a sports fanatic, and I'm wondering which high sports are claimed to be the most violent? I know there are inherent risks, but I'm curious about some kind of ranking or list. Can anybody help me o …

2 years ago

Rumors about large number of students to Harvard from a single school?

I heard a rumor that there's some high schools that send a ridiculous number of students to Harvard in a single year. Anyone else heard about this or know if there's any truth to it?

2 years ago

Reading Level Post-High School

What's the average reading level of a high school graduate? Curious because I want to see where I stand and maybe what I can do to improve before college.

2 years ago
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