Ogdensburg — U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ogdensburg Free Academy among the best high schools in America in its latest ranking of nearly 25,000 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
“The Ogdensburg City School District is very proud to see U.S. News & World Report say what many of us in Ogdensburg already know: Ogdensburg Free Academy Administrator; Our faculty and staff have worked hard with our talented students to achieve this national ranking. We are among the best of the best in America,” said Ogdensburg City Schools Superintendent. Kevin Kendall said.
Ogdensburg Free Academy is ranked 363rd in the state and 4,079th nationally.
The district was chosen because it received the highest rankings on six factors based on student performance on state assessments and how well schools prepare students for college and future careers. is.
“This is a true testament to the hard work of our families and parents who have worked hard alongside us to help our children succeed in school, university and the workplace,” Kendall said.
The rankings include charter schools in addition to traditional high schools. magnet; also includes schools with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
“I would like to thank the school board and the Ogdensburg community for supporting our students who worked so hard to achieve this ranking,” he said. “It is also very important to point out the hard work of our outstanding elementary school staff and teachers, as well as our middle school staff and teachers whose hard work is reflected in this prestigious award.
U.S. News & World Report compares schools across the country using measures such as standardized test scores in math, science, and reading to determine the best schools.
The organization has developed a national ranking system because it believes that better education drives the future. Ogdensburg Free Academy was named the highest-performing school with student scores higher than 75 percent of other schools in the nation.
“We work with high schools across the country to provide an unbiased assessment of how well schools are serving their students and to help you make informed decisions about your child’s education. We also want to recognize outstanding schools and encourage educators and local authorities to do better.” “Top-ranked schools have a higher percentage of students who perform well on achievement measures in math, science, and reading, pass a series of college-level exams, and graduate in four years.”
The Best High Schools ranking identifies the highest performing public high schools in the country. The goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how public schools prepare all students, from top to bottom, to demonstrate mastery of fundamental skills and readiness for college-level work. is to provide.
U.S. News & World Report recognizes the importance of America’s high schools and the role of education in driving the nation’s future. By recognizing high-performing schools and providing them as models for other schools, we can inspire educators and communities to do better.
