Teachers are the most powerful factor in your child’s education: that’s why ongoing teacher development should be a cornerstone of every high school.
Research shows that high schools that successfully support at-risk students are more effective for all their students.
Early and ongoing access to college counseling has been shown to influence whether students apply to college and which colleges they choose.
Positive, meaningful relationships between high school students and their teachers and principals are more than just nice to have; they're the foundation for a great high school.
The best high schools don’t just provide rigorous courses for motivated students, they encourage every student to explore advanced classes.
Whether it’s career and technical training or outside internships, hands-on learning in high school gives kids purpose and makes school relevant.
Watch how some high schools are integrating real-world learning experiences into the curriculum and getting surprising results.
North Star Academy Principal Michael Mann shares the strategies the school has created to ensure that 100% of their students are prepared for four-year college.
Watch how this 2019 CSA-winning high school in Honolulu, HI encourages kids to explore their career dreams while also instilling the value of giving back to their community.
Watch how this CSA-winning high school in Brownsville, TX shows kids they care and supports students through the college application process.
Watch how this 2019 CSA-winning high school in Newark, NJ innovates for the good of the students and encourages kids to work hard to achieve their dreams.
It's now easier than ever for parents to search and compare schools at a school, district and city level in each state using our new search tool. School profiles now include important information in addition to test scores. Here's how to use the GreatSchools search tool.