High Schools Advice

Whether you are a parent, teacher, student or administrator, U.S. News has the latest high school trends, tips and advice you need to know to be successful.

Map: See the Top 100 Public High Schools in the Nation

Kelly Mae Ross, Nancy Pham | May 10, 2018

The 100 highest-ranked high schools are spread across 22 states and the District of Columbia.


What to Do If Your High School Doesn’t Offer AP Courses

Kelly Mae Ross | May 9, 2018

Taking a course at a local college is one option for students who lack access to AP classes.


See Who Attends the Best Public High Schools

Kelly Mae Ross | May 9, 2018

Rural areas are home to more than a third of medal-winning high schools, according to U.S. News data.


U.S. News Releases 2018 Best High Schools Rankings

Kelly Mae Ross | May 9, 2018

Charter schools in Arizona topped the national rankings for the second year in a row.


Teachers: Use Mindfulness to Help Students’ Academics

Alexandra Pannoni | Jan. 1, 2018

Mindfulness may help teens decrease stress and increase attention, which may help improve classroom performance, one expert says.


Adults Can Help Teens Manage Academics During Trauma

Alexandra Pannoni | Dec. 18, 2017

Students directly and indirectly affected by tragic events may suffer academically.


Midyear Survival Tips for New High School Teachers

Alexandra Pannoni | Dec. 4, 2017

New high school teachers don't need to reinvent the wheel with each lesson, one teacher says.


Help Teens Balance Jobs, College Apps During the Holidays

Alexandra Pannoni | Nov. 20, 2017

Parents can help high school seniors set boundaries with employers during the holidays so students have time for college applications.


Parents: Ninth-Grade High School GPAs Matter

Alexandra Pannoni | Nov. 13, 2017

High schoolers who do well freshman year are more likely to graduate and attend college, a new report finds.


High School Safety Includes Protecting Teens' Data

Alexandra Pannoni | Nov. 6, 2017

As the federal government warns school districts of hackers, families can take steps to help ensure their teen's data are secure.

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