National Rank #41
Westlake Academy

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2600 OTTINGER RD
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
Phone: (817) 490-5757
District: Westlake Academy Charter School

Overview

Westlake Academy is an International Baccalaureate School, and students begin the IB curriculum as early as grade seven. As part of the IB program, Westlake Academy emphasizes community service alongside academic achievement. Parents for Westlake students are expected to provide monetary support through fundraising and personal donations, and volunteer at school events. Extracurricular activities at Westlake include yoga, etiquette, and a strings ensemble, as well as several athletic teams.

National Rank #42
University High School

2611 EAST MATOIAN
FRESNO, CA 93740
Phone: (559) 278-8263
District: Fresno Unified School District

Overview

University High School offers a unique curriculum that includes courses such as zoology, Latin and musicianship. Located on the campus of California State University—Fresno, juniors and seniors enroll in classes at the university, often earning college credit in the process. Admission to University High School is selective but does use a lottery system if applications exceed availability. Applicants must have at least two years of musical experience to be considered, and every student at UHS is required to participate in a band, orchestra or choir. Extracurricular activities available at University High School range from the ecology club to forensics and soccer.

National Rank #43
Lowell High School

1101 EUCALYPTUS DR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132
Phone: (415) 759-2730
District: San Francisco Unified School District

Overview

Lowell High School offers a rigorous curriculum focused on honors-level and Advanced Placement courses. Enrollment in AP courses is competitive, but qualifying students can earn college credit in a variety of courses, including chemistry, calculus, and economics. Lowell High School also offers six different foreign languages, and its athletic teams claim more city championships than any other public high school in San Francisco. Distinguished Lowell alumni include two Nobel Prize winners and famed gorilla researcher Dian Fossey.

National Rank #44
The High School of American Studies at Lehman College

2925 GOULDEN AVE
BRONX, NY 10468
Phone: (718) 329-2144
District: New York City Public Schools

Overview

The High School of American Studies (HSAS) at Lehman College specializes in American history. In addition to history, the High School of American Studies at Lehman College offers Advanced Placement courses in English, calculus, and chemistry. To supplement in-class learning, HSAS students travel to historical sites and attend seminars with guest speakers. Juniors and seniors at HSAS can enroll in courses at Lehman College, and all students are encouraged to embark on individual research projects.

National Rank #45
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

1034 NORTH WELLS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60610
Phone: (773) 534-0034
District: Chicago Public Schools

Overview

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School’s curriculum is centered on honors and Advanced Placement courses in math, science, language, and humanities, among other subjects. Students at Payton Prep can supplement their classroom learning via global exchange and study programs in countries such as France, Brazil, China, and South Africa. In addition to core courses and exchange opportunities, students at Walter Payton College Prep can de-stress via seminars such as horseback riding and Pilates.

National Rank #46
YES Prep North Central

13703 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77039
Phone: (281) 227-2044
District: Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

Overview

YES Prep North Central is ranked 7th within Texas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at YES Prep North Central is 100 percent. The student body makeup is 47 percent male and 53 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 100 percent. YES Prep North Central is 1 of 4 high schools in the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.

National Rank #47
Townsend Harris High School

14911 MELBOURNE AVE
FLUSHING, NY 11367
Phone: (718) 575-5580
District: New York City Public Schools

Overview

Townsend Harris High School is ranked 7th within New York. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Townsend Harris High School is 100 percent. The student body makeup is 31 percent male and 69 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 74 percent. Townsend Harris High School is 1 of 404 high schools in the New York City Public Schools.

National Rank #48
West Shore Junior/Senior High School

250 WILDCAT ALLEY
MELBOURNE, FL 32935
Phone: (321) 242-4730
District: Brevard Public Schools

Overview

West Shore Junior/Senior High School is ranked 6th within Florida. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at West Shore Junior/Senior High School is 99 percent. The student body makeup is 45 percent male and 55 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 26 percent. West Shore Junior/Senior High School is 1 of 21 high schools in the Brevard Public Schools.

National Rank #49
Stuyvesant High School

345 CHAMBERS ST
NEW YORK, NY 10282
Phone: (212) 312-4800
District: New York City Public Schools

Overview

Stuyvesant High School is ranked 8th within New York. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Stuyvesant High School is 89 percent. The student body makeup is 59 percent male and 41 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 76 percent. Stuyvesant High School is 1 of 404 high schools in the New York City Public Schools.

National Rank #50
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School

123 COLES ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
Phone: (201) 418-7618
District: Jersey City Public Schools

Overview

Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School is ranked 4th within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School is 99 percent. The student body makeup is 42 percent male and 58 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 77 percent. Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School is 1 of 6 high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools.

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