What data is considered for High School Rankings
for K-12 general interest? Newsweek Magazine is the most popular publication that ranks public high schools, and most high schools strive for inclusion. Newsweek journalist Jay Mathews devised the formula used by the magazine to determine which schools make the list. It looks at how many students took the Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate &/or Cambridge tests, and divides that number by how many graduating seniors the school has; and that is the standard for determining High School Rankings for K-12 general interest.
However, there are many other, immeasurable factors that go into High School Rankings for K-12 general interest. Many factors determine the success of the high schools; great teachers, motivated students, strong extra-curricular programs, and top-notch leadership.
Principals are the leaders of the school they inspire and motivate not only the teachers, but the students themselves. Whether they realize it or not, and its safe to say that most do, they are the first factor in determining High School Rankings for K-12 general interest.
In my opinion, principals are the...