Orono – Orono High School was named Minnesota’s best public high school in 2018 by US News & World Report.
High school came in second overall in the state.
“Our alumni attend top colleges and universities in the country and frequently tell us how prepared they are for a rigorous university experience,” Principal Karen Oakut said. “At the same time, this ranking examines many efforts to ensure that all students achieve their potential.”
Nationally, US News & World Report said Orono is one of 210 of 28,813, or one of the top 1 percent. The high school was first placed in Minnesota for STEM education.
The three steps to determining your high school placement are as follows:
See if the school works well on the state proficiency test.
Assess whether historically unserved students performed above the state average for historically unserved students.
Meet the benchmark graduation rate.
The top 2% of high schools across the country are recognized for gold medals, reflecting advanced placement or international baccalaureate tests.
