2019 Best School Districts for Athletes in America

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Saline Area Schools
School District
Saline, MI
15
#1 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: I have moved around a lot, and therefore have been to many schools. The past two years at Saline High School have been amazing. The counselors and teachers have put so much time and effort into making sure my education is top notch and that I am ahead of the game when it comes to applying to college and scholarships. I have made amazing friends here in this very welcoming community as well. There is so much available to get involved in and find a group of people that are similar in their interests to you. I am so proud to be graduating from Saline this year!
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7 Total Schools
5,235 Students
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools
School District
Grand Rapids, MI
17
#2 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: East Grand Rapids High School not only provides the resources and staff necessary for college readiness, but also cultivates a student environment filled with positivity, acceptance, and encouragement. The biggest advantage of attending East Grand Rapids High School is the community which supports healthy competition, respect, and reaching above and beyond. The student body and staff are both kind as well as supportive in helping each other achieve their highest potential.
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5 Total Schools
2,939 Students
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Buford City Schools
School District
Buford, GA
30
#3 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: I have been a student at Buford city schools since my 6th grade year. Over the course of 5 years, I’ve realized how blessed I am to have such a supportive school system. Buford city provides great facilities, technology, teachers, and athletics. A new basketball arena was built less than 3 years ago and already a brand new high school is being built. The Buford city school council provides the students with excellent resources so they have the best chance to get a top notch education. I am so thankful to be a student in the Buford city school system.
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4 Total Schools
4,597 Students
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BASIS Independent McLean
Private School
McLean, VA
PK, K-12
14
Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
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375 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Darien School District
School District
Darien, CT
11
#4 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: Darien High School prepared me very well for my success in college. The academics were tough at the time, however the education I received made my college experience much easier. The athletics was very competitive, but also well known throughout the country. Overall, I had a great experience at DHS and I am so proud to be a wave alum.
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7 Total Schools
4,801 Students
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Kimberly Area School District
School District
Combined Locks, WI
24
#5 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Sophomore: Overall, Kimberly High School is focused on making its students into better people through a large amount of opportunities. There are countless numbers of clubs! Some are open to any members such as Yearbook Club and Anime Club while others students have to apply for, like National Honor Society and Link Crew. Kimberly offers many AP and Honors courses and has received awards for its challenging classes. The music wing at KHS offers everywhere from musical theatre classes to band and choir classes along with AP Music Theory striving for successful musicians. Sports opportunities are also above and beyond what most schools have. However, sports are usually focused on way more than they should be. The school recently replaced turf on the football/soccer field, and KHS is now home to an indoor sports facility that will open later this year.
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9 Total Schools
5,168 Students
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Kirkwood School District
School District
Kirkwood, MO
32
#6 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: As a senior at kirkwood I’ve experienced nothing but kindness from all my teachers since kindergarten! Kirkwood has an excellent curriculum set in stone for each student and they spend so much time making sure all student get exactly what they need from the time they step foot in school till they leave ! Not only is it just the teacher but also coaches and administrators, they help students like myself feel great at school and make it a welcoming place .
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9 Total Schools
5,780 Students
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North Allegheny School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
88
#7 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: North Allegheny is a great school not just academically but athletically as well. I never had a teacher who I disliked, and they were always there to support me and help me to be successful. I truly am blessed to have gone to such an amazing school district! It is in a very safe area, has great staff members, and challenging curriculum that has helped prepare me so much for the real world! If anything could be changed about NA, it would be to have more space, or expand on the high schools because there are so many students and not enough space.
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11 Total Schools
8,300 Students
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Bedford School District
School District
Bedford, NH
25
#8 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Junior: Bedford High School is a lot of work but overall a good school. Don’t do IB Diploma it’s a waste of time and very few colleges recognize it. Also make good relationships with your teachers if you need help it’s worth it. There are a few that seem like they don’t care but it’s really only in the science department. Keeping working at it and go to extra help when you’re struggling and you’ll be fine!
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6 Total Schools
4,513 Students
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Victor Central School District
School District
Victor, NY
25
#9 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: I love Victor Central School. Victor is large but friendly. Diverse but close knit. The opportunities for High School Education are vast. The opportunities for clubs, sports and the arts are endless. There was almost not enough time to take advantage of it all!
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5 Total Schools
4,395 Students
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Clarkston Community School District
School District
Clarkston, MI
39
#10 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Parent: Clarkston Schools offers a challenging k-12 academic curriculum with limitless learning opportunities (AP, IB, early college/dual enrollment, CTE, STEM), state championship athletic teams, Broadway-caliber theater and musical programs and more! The district also has made considerable investments in the social, emotional, and physical well-being of each child. I love that Clarkston kids can create a story of learning that leads to personal fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and positive contributions starting RIGHT HERE in their neighborhood public schools!
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13 Total Schools
7,584 Students
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Glastonbury School District
School District
Glastonbury, CT
27
#11 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Junior: I have had a great experience at Glastonbury High School. I moved to Glastonburymy freshman year, and it was not a hard transition at all. The teachers and students are all so welcoming, and the enviroment at the school is exactly what I was looking for in a high school. The school has so many opportunities in sports, and has so many clubs and organizations that help you get involved with your community. It provides you with numerous resources, and helps one to follow their passions and dreams. I am so glad I came to GHS, and am so thankful for the experience I’ve had at the school.
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13 Total Schools
5,973 Students
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West Des Moines Community School District
School District
West Des Moines, IA
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#12 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: The school district is great! They have various activities that range from elementary to high school that keep the students engaged in their school community. Having teachers who go above and beyond also helps keep students motivated and wanting to learn. My experience here was fantastic and it really prepared me for college. I’m excited my younger siblings get to experience school the way I did in the West Des Moines School District. Although having a snow day wvery once in a while wouldn’t hurt.
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13 Total Schools
9,357 Students
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Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
School District
Central Valley, NY
34
#13 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: Monroe-Woodbury Central School District truly wants all students to strive and reach for their full potential. Each teacher will do their best to ensure that each and every student is getting the help and education that is essential for them to be successful. Monroe-Woodbury also supplies student with the resources they need in order to complete any work they may be given. All students have full access to the library, multiple computer labs, printers, and use of Chromebooks. Monroe-Woodbury also has many electives that all students are able to take part in such as multiple food and art classes, and some human development classes. Having these electives and resources available to students helps ensure that students will be more than ready to move on to college once they have fulfilled their time as a Monroe-Woodbury Crusader.
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7 Total Schools
6,877 Students
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Carmel Clay Schools
School District
Carmel, IN
55
#14 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Junior: Carmel Clay Schools has been reputed as one of the best public school districts in the state of Indiana. For the most part, it does rightfully deserve this recognition; the sports and academic programs are some of the best. As a high-achieving student, there are numerous AP classes in order for me to learn at a higher level, alongside numerous dual credit opportunities. As for sports, the rankings speak for themselves. There is sizable population of Asian-Americans, African-Americans, and Hispanic people, which allows for a mix of cultures and beliefs culminating under a singular roof. In addition, there are more extracurricular options than one could imagine. Yet, I feel as though the school could improve the quality of teachers, specifically in the Science department. While they are qualified to teach, many teachers are unwilling to work with students who are unable to understand, and they continuously shrug off concerns of students.
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15 Total Schools
16,034 Students
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Wayzata Public School District
School District
Wayzata, MN
48
#15 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: I really enjoyed attending Wayzata High School. I believe it prepares students extremely well for college, and the resources and staff are very helpful people. There isn't anything that I would change about the school district!
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17 Total Schools
11,370 Students
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Shenendehowa Central School District
School District
Clifton Park, NY
70
#16 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: Overall I had a great experience at Shen. I started school there in kindergarten and stayed there all the way through high school graduation. I had an unbelievable amount of opportunities available to me. There was always something going on and you were always encouraged to participate. I was both a member in band as well as an athlete entering high school. Going to events like these made unforgettable memories for both me and my family. With a school as large as this there was always an opportunity to make friends. I continued meeting new people everyday up until the day I graduated, and I know I still haven't met most of my graduating class! Most people I graduated with hated Shen, and associate so many negative comments with it. You're going to get that at any high school in my opinion. However, I had a wonderful experience here, and I won't be letting anyone take that away from me.
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12 Total Schools
9,759 Students
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St. Michael-Albertville School District
School District
Albertville, MN
35
#17 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: I am a senior at STMA High School, and it has been nothing but fun! I went from a class of 18 people in 8th grade to 436 my freshman through senior years. Not only is everyone accepting, kind, and caring, the teachers and students genuinely want students and staff to succeed. I wouldn’t change anything about my high school experience. I have participated in too many clubs to count and have always found something that interests me! I will dearly miss STMA when I graduate soon.
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8 Total Schools
6,336 Students
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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
School District
Middleton, WI
34
#18 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: The Middleton-Cross Plains area school district will set your children up for success. Speaking from a student perspective the school provides rigorous classes which will enable us to be college ready. There are also plenty of clubs and sports that the school provides and if you don't see one on the list that insterests you, then you can create it!
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12 Total Schools
7,118 Students
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Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220
School District
Barrington, IL
48
#19 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: District 220 is a good district. I am a student at Barrington High School, and I can confidently say that this district is a wonderful district to be in. At BHS, there are many opportunities for students! Many courses (from regular to AP) to choose from and activities to join in school. The teachers will help you as long as you reach out to them. Also, the school library at BHS is incredible. It's a great environment to study and do homework. This year, BHS has really emphasized safety and I can truly say I do feel more safe than I have over the years at BHS. District 220 is doing a wonderful job at building up their schools.
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12 Total Schools
8,805 Students
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Ankeny Community School District
School District
Ankeny, IA
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#20 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Junior: There are so many opportunities and ways to get involved. Most of the teachers are great! The staff cares about your education and helps you. There are also a ton of classes to chose from. I have been going to Ankeny since kindergarten and haave had a pretty good experience overall.
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16 Total Schools
11,609 Students
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Southington School District
School District
Southington, CT
21
#21 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: I firmly believe that Southington school district has a well deveolpoed cirrculum with teachers who go outside their job description to give students the best education possible. Not only do the teachers go above and beyond with the material, they also consider the busy life of their students when assigning projects and tests. Many sporting events held in this school district are not only filled with the student athletes parents and friends but also teachers and administration. I believe that the clubs developed in this school district cover many areas of interest. From my twelve years of schooling, I never felt unsafe while on school grounds.
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19 Total Schools
6,537 Students
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School District of Whitefish Bay
School District
Whitefish Bay, WI
4
#22 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: I had a magnificent time at Whitefish Bay, and they sure helped me a lot in preparing for college. The atmosphere was very positive and the learning environment was outstanding. The only few things I have to say that weren't my favorite aspects of Whitefish Bay, were that there were some teachers who you could clearly tell just did not care if you excelled or not. Often times those teachers didn't stick around for too long. The other negative I would say is that it is a district with a lot of cliques among the students. That doesn't mean that there were a ton of mean kids, many groups were nice to each other, it's just that the coexistence was no there and that lead to a very judgmental environment among the students.
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4 Total Schools
3,035 Students
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Forest Hills Public Schools
School District
Grand Rapids, MI
121
#23 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: I have attended Forest Hills Public Schools my whole life and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Now a high school senior, I attended Ada Vista Elementary, which feeds into the Forest Hills Northern school branch. I'd say Forest Hills Northern is the most community-oriented, united and diverse of the three Forest Hills branches. All of my teachers were qualified and experienced, there's a wide range of extracurriculars (clubs and sports) and AP classes available, and the school thrives upon unifying, school-wide activities. I would absolutely recommend Forest Hills Public Schools; to me, it is an all-encompassing school where anyone would want to send their children to.
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17 Total Schools
9,899 Students
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Wayne Township Public School District
School District
Wayne, NJ
15
#24 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: I enjoy the classes I am in and the teachers I come in contact with. My issue with our school system is that children with learning disabilities or lower intelligence levels are put into classes with students who could not care less about their grades or futures, ultimately disadvantaging those who have learning disabilities or other issues. The teachers for the harder classes care about their job and their students, but most of the regular-level classes are taught by those who act in unfavorable ways to their students. Overall, I like my high school because I push myself and enroll in classes with teachers who care about their students, but I may feel otherwise if I hadn't done so.
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14 Total Schools
7,796 Students
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Minnetonka Public School District
School District
Minnetonka, MN
48
#25 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: My overall experience at Minnetonka has been nothing short of my idealistic high school experience. I have gotten the chance to have been taught and mentored by exceptional staff. The teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals and other staff members truly have the students best interest in mind and want to help the students excel while in high school and in the future. There are so many clubs, activities, and extracurriculars to get involved in. There is something for every type of student whether you are into robotics, chess, basketball etc. The kids create an overall inclusive and supportive environment.
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12 Total Schools
10,586 Students
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Roanoke Catholic School
Private School
Roanoke, VA
PK, K-12
59
Alum: I attended RCS since 5th grade, and absolutely loved it. This school provides an excellent college prep education while being centered on Catholic teaching. The teachers deeply care for their students, and definitely push them to be better students, but also better people. Theology classes certainly teach the beliefs of the Church but also allow for questions and discussion about the Catholic faith, which gives students the opportunity to own their faith rather than know about their faith. I would highly recommend this school to any family interested in a high quality, holistically minded, education.
Read 59 Reviews
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501 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Fairfax Christian School
Private School
Dulles, VA
PK, K-12
30
Parent: It's a wonderful place. Caring teachers, challenging curriculum, excellent facilities. All of our children have attended and gone on the top universities and amazing careers. Thank you!
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217 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Saline Area Schools

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Buford City Schools

BASIS Independent McLean

Darien School District

Kimberly Area School District

Kirkwood School District

North Allegheny School District

Bedford School District

Victor Central School District

Clarkston Community School District

Glastonbury School District

West Des Moines Community School District

Monroe-Woodbury Central School District

Carmel Clay Schools

Wayzata Public School District

Shenendehowa Central School District

St. Michael-Albertville School District

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220

Ankeny Community School District

Southington School District

School District of Whitefish Bay

Forest Hills Public Schools

Wayne Township Public School District

Minnetonka Public School District

Roanoke Catholic School

Fairfax Christian School