2024 High Schools with the Best Teachers in America

• Reno, NV•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  83 reviews

Parent: I am a teacher and my husband is a bartender. Private school wasn't an option for us, and private school wouldn't have been able to meet our daughter's academic needs anyway. Our daughter wasn't initially sold on the idea of moving to Reno and leaving her friends. After seeing the overview video, however, she was determined to go to the gifted school with the air hockey table. Now she is in her sixth year at the Davidson Academy, where she dominates the air hockey scene. She has the most wonderful friends and caring teachers. We moved here for the academics (and air hockey). As expected, they are the best of the best. Only in hindsight do we now see that it's the teachers' genuine care for students' overall wellbeing that makes this school so special. Davidson Academy is more than a school. In a world with limited opportunities for those without unlimited funds, Davidson Academy breaks down barriers and paves the way for students to reach their full potential. Thank you!... Read 83 reviews

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• Students 172

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Worcester, MA•

• Public School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.65 out of 5  91 reviews

Alum: I was part of the inaugural class of 1993. The experience was eye-opening. Never before was I so challenged by the pace, curriculum, and mostly my fellow classmates. This experience was not only incredible to have as part of a college admissions package, but it also gave me the necessary perspective for all my future endeavors. All my classmates were incredibly talented, ambitious, and great people. Just keeping up, required me to learn and grow. Not only academically but also as a person. To say the program had a profound impact on me, would be an understatement! I loved my time in the Academy, and was very proud to be a part of such a highly talented group.... Read 91 reviews

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• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Morris County Vocational School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  39 reviews

Alum: The Academy is an all around highly-recommended high school experience. Starting with academics, Academy students are challenged everyday through a difficult and relevant courseload, fully preparing them for college and life beyond. Students have a great relationship with their teachers and with each other. The social environment of the academy is an extremely tight web of inseparable, caring, and competitive students. Although its place as a satellite academy causes administrative headache, this school is the center of the greatest academic and social livelihoods a student can hope for.... Read 39 reviews

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• Hartsville, SC•

• Public School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  172 reviews

Alum: I attended GSSM from 2015-2017 and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. During my tenure, there was not a heavy presence of arts and humanities, however, now it is my understanding that they have a new focus on this at the school to create a more well-balanced curriculum. The professors and staff were so supportive of my academic trajectory and were able to help out whenever I needed them. I spent many hours completing homework in my professors' offices, as well as studying for their exams and attending study sessions. I am forever grateful for my time at this institution, although sometimes, the workload was overwhelming for a 16-18 year old, it prepared me for college more than I knew. College was extremely easy compared to the stress and rigor of GSSM and that allowed me more freedom for self-expression. Following graduation, I still keep in touch with some professors to this day! If you are on the fence-- go!... Read 172 reviews

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• Students 270

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• Natchitoches, LA•

• Public School•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  182 reviews

Senior: LSMSA is an amazing establishment in regards to the academics and teachers. The Living Learning community is also quite inviting save a few select staff members, but it's easy enough to learn how to work around them. My best experience is life on campus as it's taught me just how little I know about living on my own and has helped me prepare for when I move away to college. Something I'd love to see change is the biases among the staff towards the SLA's, as I myself, as well as many of my friends, have seen the staff receive priority over the students merely because they are the "adults" involved.... Read 182 reviews

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• Students 316

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Evansville, IN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  130 reviews

Senior: If you've seen any rankings/reviews, you know this school is rigorous. But because students choose to attend this high school, the student body consists of like-minded individuals who like learning and pushing academic boundaries There is a spot for everyone here—as each class is ~100 students, Signature has a very close-knit community. The faculty is amazing without exception; their love for teaching and care for the students is clear Signature feels like home. The countless clubs—with focuses in service, language/culture, academics, pride, sports (esp. recent years), etc—encourage intergrade interactions & relationships This school has an open campus! Many students go out to eat and most enjoy lunch outside. There are currently 3 buildings, and for this reason (considering it's in downtown Evansville), students must take extra care to be safe. However, the administration oversees and prioritizes student safety so this isn't really a concern 10/10 recommend applying&shadowing :)... Read 130 reviews

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• Students 383

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Hyannis, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  253 reviews

Junior: Sturgis has incredible teachers that love to be there and a strong academic community with a high emphasis on learning for everyone, no matter your background. There is a strong club culture at Sturgis, and whatever you want to do you can have the opportunity to do so! We also emphasize the enjoyment of athletics over everything else in them and create a welcoming community for athletic involvement. Overall, I love Sturgis because of its inclusiveness, welcoming nature, and challenging curriculum.... Read 253 reviews

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• Students 846

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Tucson, AZ•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  63 reviews

Senior: BASIS Tucson North is overall an amazing school, with so many opportunities for preparation for college. However, there seems to be a disconnect between the administration and students, which can lead to issues such as a strict technology policy that makes classes such as AP research much more difficult than they should be. Also, the school is great in terms of its STEM and history classes, in which the amazing teachers keep classes engaging and help students actually learn the material. I am so lucky to have been at BASIS for the past years as my school.... Read 63 reviews

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• Muncie, IN•

• Public School•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  380 reviews

Senior: As someone who was looking for a more rigorous curriculum to finish my high school career with, the Indiana Academy was an excellent choice for me, and it has delivered in most respects. My teachers are all incredibly motivated toward helping me succeed, and students are offered a remarkable support system to prevent burnout. However, I feel as though recent controversies in the student body are undermining the credibility of the institution, among other things, like the character of incoming students.... Read 380 reviews

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• Students 213

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Orem, UT•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  322 reviews

Senior: UCAS is an amazing school! It's an early college high-school where you get to take tons of concurrent enrollment classes and you can graduate high school with an associates degree. I think it's fantastic! While there aren't many clubs, and we have no sports or fine arts programs, it is such a wonderful environment to learn in. The class sizes are small, allowing for more personal connection and better learning. This school encourages students to find themselves and what career paths they want to go down, and it's very helpful. You definitely need to be more academically-motivated to do well at this school, but even if you are lacking in some areas, our teachers and staff do a lot to help each student one-on-one, and you will always get the help you need. Despite the focus on academics, the small school size promotes closer friendships with students, and it's really amazing. I highly recommend this school for people looking for great learning and even better friendships!... Read 322 reviews

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• Students 556

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  1,062 reviews

Parent: Excellent academics, almost every AP possible offered, lots of students taking post AP classes. Large school (~2800 kids), but brilliant student body with a wide range of interests and passions. This is the school where one can find high performing athletes with interests in performing arts and computers science or biology or math or physics or engineering. As one of the Specialized high school of the city, students come from all boroughs, making a 2-4 hours daily commute a regular part their 4-year high school journey. Very large number of clubs, sports, student activities. Teachers and administrators are top notch and dedicated. Perfect? Of course not, as it is after all a public school, but the Alumni foundation and the Parent Association are extremely active and generous both with time and resources to make up for what the Dept of Education budget does not cover. Go Wolverines!... Read 1,062 reviews

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• Students 2,985

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Lindon, UT•

• Public School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  275 reviews

Alum: What makes KGMPA stand out amongst other schools in Utah are the genuine teachers and their great teaching methods. Every teacher I have had truly cares about their students and their educational journeys. As it is a small school, everyone knows each other, which makes for great and lasting bonds. I will miss many of my teachers who have helped me grow my confidence in many different fields of study. The only factor about Maeser that I didn’t enjoy is the high expectations. I am a relatively average student, so being surrounded by over-achievers who have impressive resumes really provided me with a battle of comparison. Be prepared to work yourself and establish a good relationship with your own self image, because it can get tough at times. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Maeser and have met so many insightful and caring people!... Read 275 reviews

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• Students 628

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Limestone, ME•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  50 reviews

Senior: The school has strong ethics and intelligence. Many of the students and faculty are respected and treated as equals. Students are always challenged with their courses and can most always have an increase in difficulty level if needed. Teachers are humble and are easily approachable, but in the past few years have been leaving often. Many of the students are becoming attached to teachers that leave very soon. The change from a normal school to a boarding assesses the strengths of a student and brings them to the surface. Allowing many students to blossom as their own person able to research and find a strong career path. MSSM molds many students to a fine young adult, but because of the small bubble around MSSM few students also are heavily troubled with seclusion and find that a normal high school would be better suit. Covering all of MSSM academics, student life, and teacher life this magnet school is well rounded and is more than fit to develop strong smart adults for the future.... Read 50 reviews

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• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Aurora, IL•

• Public School•

• 10-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  377 reviews

Senior: IMSA is a fantastic school for students who want to take their education to the next level. The diversity and academics are excellent, and the shared culture between the students is incredible. That being said, the high workload causes many students to encounter mental health challenges. Lack of proper nutrition, hygiene, and sleep are more common at this high school than at others. Most students get an average of 3-4 hours of homework per day, which can be difficult to balance with mental health, clubs, and other commitments. There is a club for practically every interest a student could have, and there is always something to do on campus. The residential environment allows for deeper connections with peers and establishes lifelong relationships. The biggest issue at IMSA is the administration, which routinely makes questionable decisions that clearly do not consider student input. Overall, IMSA is one of a kind, and the positives of the school definitely outweigh the negatives.... Read 377 reviews

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• Students 624

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Haas Hall Academy, AR•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  198 reviews

Parent: My son’s experience as a scholar has been excellent! He enjoys the small class sizes, the teachers, the challenging course material, and the unique extracurricular and club offerings. As a parent, I appreciate the support and encouragement my son gets from his teachers and that they seem to genuinely care and invest in his success.... Read 198 reviews

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• Students 439

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Northern Utah Academy for Math Engineering & Science (Nuames), UT•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  361 reviews

Junior: Academically, sure, NUAMES really upholds the promise and standard for academic focus in the school. I really like being a student at the Ogden NUAMES campus which is a different experience then the main one because were on Weber states campus so we have easy access to the stores, library, centers, gym, etc. But what sucks is you have to pay out of pocket for about everything at NUAMES from lunch to textbooks & they have a lot of requirements in order to stay at NUAMES but I am grateful for the opportunities I've landed upon coming here from early college opportunities, supportive teachers, or assistance in determining my career path; however, one of the downsides for me personally is there isn't a lot of diversity; This isn't the fault of the school, but I'm uncomfortable not seeing many people who look like me or to whom I can relate. Some teachers/staff are extremely strict (and kinda mean), but the majority are helpful if you put in the effort. Prepare yourself! (Btw no sports)... Read 361 reviews

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• Students 721

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Haas Hall Academy, AR•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  15 reviews

Freshman: All of the people I've met at any of the Haas campuses have been extremely kind and welcoming. This will be my second year attending Haas Hall and I'm looking forward to joining a few of the many clubs this school has to offer, which include but are not limited to Quiz Bowl, Beta Club, Film Club, Community Service Club, a bowling team, and a club created to help young writers nurture their skills and improve. We have a mental health checkup every Wednesday in which we are asked whether or not we'd wish to schedule an appointment with our guidance counselor and have a very college focused environment, where we are notified of chances for scholarships and given opportunities to earn community service hours. The only thing I would think to change about this school is the stress we are put under to do well while being taught advanced curriculum. Overall, Haas Hall Academy is a wonderful place to be and I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a more academically challenging school.... Read 15 reviews

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• Students 152

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  80 reviews

Senior: I love how with this curriculum, we are able to learn more about the “why” behind things. This is present in almost every class, examples being the socratic seminars we have, or the way we go about learning math through exeter, and the labs we do in science, etc. This allows us to grasp a deeper and more meaningful understanding of various topics. And we are also able to establish a better relationship with our teachers because of it, but also due to the small class sizes and which teachers they hire. I just wish we had more opportunities to chose which classes we can take as well as a greater variety of classes to chose from.... Read 80 reviews

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• Students 550

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• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  81 reviews

Senior: As a current senior at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, I can confidently say that I am overwhelming grateful for the time I have spent at this school. Regarding preparation for college and life, I feel far ahead of my peers who have attended other schools, thanks to Scottsdale Prep. The school is I believe one of the best in terms of academics, taking a liberal arts approach to education, encouraging students to truly think for themselves, problem-solve, and see the value in the subjects they study, rather than memorize random facts. Scottsdale Prep has served as a wonderful environment to grow and develop in, where I feel I have truly gotten to know myself. While the school is academically very rigorous, the people involved in the school are very understanding and supportive, and the rigor of the school has only served my development in terms of ambition and work ethic. I would absolutely recommend Scottsdale Prep to families seeking an excellent education for their students.... Read 81 reviews

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• Students 851

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• Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  176 reviews

Parent: The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science offers a rigorous and comprehensive education with the application of using marine science programming. The research experience at this level is invaluable as future students of STEM, and the teachers are extremely knowledgeable and their delivery of the curriculum is superior especially in preparation for higher education while also being extremely relatable to the class cohorts. The school community is close -knit, inclusive, familial and one of teamwork. Although, there are no varsity athletic clubs, there are many after school activities encompassing a wide span of interests and experiences, not to mention if a student wants to start a club, they can easily make happen too! MATES is an amazing and non-intimidating environment for learning, expanding a wealth of knowledge through exploration and advancements in an ever changing world! We are so grateful to be part of this institution!... Read 176 reviews

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• Students 274

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Tempe, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  135 reviews

Senior: I attended TPA from grades 6-12 and loved it! It prepared me for college and guided me through the application process, helping me find success. On top of this, my time at TPA built long-lasting friendships and I always felt supported by a strong community.... Read 135 reviews

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• Students 447

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• Peoria, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  77 reviews

Senior: Great hearts has a student and parent culture that is felt and respected by families inside and outside of our school. We care about each other and who we want to become. Teachers create a relationships with us teaching us more than book learning but ways to be the best we can be. We get to experience great literature, the arts, core virtues, and taught the ability to think, comprehend, and share in our many seminar classes. We get to share values with our peers and work together with encouragement. I would like to say they have taught us to have great virtue in day to day circumstances.... Read 77 reviews

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• Students 593

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• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  96 reviews

Sophomore: Chandler Prep is an amazing school that I believe offers academics and college prep you can find in Arizona. Although the curriculum is more advanced, the smaller class sizes, diverse tutoring schedules, and mixed teaching styles ensure that every student has an opportunity for success. Chandler Prep is strong academically, however, it lacks many "classic" high school aspects. By that I mean dances are small and low-budget, minimal varieties for clubs or electives and no-cut sports teams. Chandler Prep students will be academically strong and prepared for anything the future holds for them, however, they will miss out on many of the experiences that made high school so memorable.... Read 96 reviews

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• Students 694

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• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  449 reviews

Senior: Zionsville High School is a large, appealing public high school. Recently it's undergone changes to better accommodate the lives of students such as a new cafeteria and entrance. We have several options to pick for lunch every day, but usually it's the same few options every day. I've had mostly positive experiences with the staff. I believe most the staff tries to create a safe inclusive learning environment for all students. I also have not had a class where I felt I was not being taught anything useful or being forced to do too much at once. The social atmosphere here is very good. I haven't seen many problems with bullying, and there are little to no fights here. I think this school prioritizes sports over other extra curriculars. I would be interested in events for clubs other than sports. This school is definitely not very diverse. Currently, one of our parking lots is closed due to renovations but we do have traffic cops to help direct at the end of the day.... Read 449 reviews

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• Students 2,242

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Monroe County Community School Corporation, IN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: My four years at this school has been spectacular! My teachers are advocates for me, they want to see all of us succeed and grow. I have been present with so many awesome opportunities such as internships, scholarships, volunteer events, awards/certifications, and more!... Read 19 reviews

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• Students 91

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1