2023 Most Diverse Public High Schools in America

• Anchorage School District, AK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  349 reviews

Senior: East is a super diverse school and a supportive community! East has offers challenging courses for students to exceed and has several programms and activities to participate and become a part of. East high school provides students with several oppurtunities to exceed and become successful. One thing I would improve upon at East is college awarness, I personally feel like we should be more informed about college and scholarships earlier in our highschool career, perhaps during sophomore year. I believe this because I feel like being exposed earlier to all of this information would allow us to better prepare and plan rather than being exposed to it all very suddenly and quickly during a junior year which for many of us can be the hardest and busiest year of highschool. Overall I feel the classes East has to offer have prepared me for college but also for my future life.... Read 349 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Students 1,708

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Anchorage School District, AK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  244 reviews

Niche User: My overall experience at Bartlett High School was great. Not too much I can complain about. The sports were great, the staff was great, the food was good. I really appreciated the diversity, it was nice getting to know people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, races. Something I would change about this high school would be the treatment towards other sports. Such as, hockey, swimming, etc. I've noticed they weren't appreciated or noticed as much as the cheerleaders and football players were, and that was sad to see. Other than that, less homework and more food would've also been appreciated.... Read 244 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 1,332

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Anchorage School District, AK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  323 reviews

Senior: West High School is one of the most diverse high schools in country and its real mix of lower and higher income students, which is an excellence environment for learning from others who do not have your same experiences. The teachers are kind and always care not only about your academic performance but also your well-being. The school has its issues with low budgets and a building that's a mishmash of new and old construction, meaning that maintenance and repairs are a constant. Despite these issues, the west high community is one I'm proud to be a part of. Go eagles!... Read 323 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 1,752

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Central Dauphin School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  297 reviews

Alum: Central Dauphin East High School is a very diverse school consisting of many ethnicities from all around the globe. It can be said that it is a 'honeypot' of nationalities as well! The teachers were all kind towards their students and, of course, their peers as well.... Read 297 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 1,494

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Natomas Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  467 reviews

Sophomore: Inderkum has it’s ups and downs, but my experience has been generally positive. It offers a wide variety of programs, including CECA and IB, which allows a lot of different students to have access to the academic pathway that fit them. The campus culture is diverse and there are a wide variety of clubs and sports that you can join. The student section at the football games was one of the highlights of my year, and I’ve enjoyed having plenty of opportunities to connect with my peers throughout the year. However, I would like to see less busywork within the IB program in particular. I feel like there’s an overwhelming emphasis on academic rigor without much consideration for the commitments that students have outside of school. The number of people at the school can be a little daunting as well, but once you get accustomed to the environment, it’s generally easy to make friends and excel in your academics.... Read 467 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Students 2,316

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Hawaii Department of Education, HI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  572 reviews

Alum: Teachers that care! Room for improvement when it comes to weather, it floods a lot when it rains, and the roads are still working on getting paved, but these can be fixed with more funding. I didn't like this school my first year, but over time I found my group as did many others. It definitely gets better every year, in the ways of tech..students now have access to Chromebooks for online projects and research!... Read 572 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Students 1,684

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Buffalo Public Schools, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  239 reviews

Junior: It is a great school for those interested in the Engineering Fields of Mechanical/Architectural, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer. They have a wide range and variety of AP courses and the teachers are great too!... Read 239 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 1,147

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Township High School District No. 211, IL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  458 reviews

Alum: My high school experience was great. It was definitely different throughout the pandemic, but I thought that they managed the whole thing very efficiently and thought they were organized, or at least tried to be organized in the matter of scheduling class and breaks in between. When talking about high school experience in person I would say that it is definitely very diverse and you can talk to people really easily and are always encouraged to join new sport or activities. You can always reach out to teachers for extra help and they will be willing to help you out and want to see you succeed. Staff for the most part is friendly as well!... Read 458 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,999

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, TX•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  752 reviews

Junior: If we're talking about the school in terms of teachers and their teaching abilities, it's a really nice school. Majority of the teachers here care about whether or not their students excel. The campus is also really nice, it's very open and gives you the "college" feel. This school also provides a lot of opportunities, last year I went to South Korea for a study abroad program, I even got a scholarship to go! I probably wouldn't have even known about the program if my teachers and administrators weren't constantly saying something about it. I'd say the only thing wrong with the school are the people that are constantly getting in trouble, other than that it's a wonderful place to be!... Read 752 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 2,676

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  608 reviews

Senior: Okay imagine this: a high school setting. The hallways of the high school are bleak: one cannot tell the difference between a math classroom or an English classroom - both are stale, colorless, and as flavorful as a jail cell. The school only seems to care for their athletes, while other departments are left in the dirt. A majority of the students are Caucasian, with maybe a few POC in a grade. The only flag shown in the whole school is the American one. Teachers care only about grades and their own reputations. This is not East Kentwood. When you step into the halls of East Kentwood, you are immediately greeted with hundreds of flags from all over the world. There are students from . Heck, my class of around 600 had students from 37 countries, with at least 20 different countries spoken. Teachers actually care for the needs of their students and provide options after high school. Every department has room to shine, and the environment is inclusive and supportive! Great experience!... Read 608 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 1,986

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• North Kansas City School District, MO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  307 reviews

Senior: North Kansas City High School is a very diverse and inclusive school. When people start high school, they’re usually so excited like I was. They can’t wait to experience everything that comes with being in high school, I mean who wouldn’t? Everyone says that high school is the best four years of your life. Now that I’m months away from graduating, I can’t say they were my best years, but I can say they were my most educational years, of course I wouldn’t say that they weren’t fun because they were. When I say educational, I mean I’ve learned so much about myself and so much about life during my time at North Kansas City High School. I learned what the words family, love, betrayal, law, and life meant. All these events changed me, and I’m glad they happened because I wouldn’t have learned all these lessons. My personality changed to this shy self-centered kid, to this open confident human being, thanks to North Kansas City High School inclusivity and diversity I can be proactive.... Read 307 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 1,597

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Keller Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  557 reviews

Freshman: Overall, the school is really great! The diverse atmosphere of the school adds a sense of belonging, and it feels like we’re all one big family. The teachers really do care about their students, and they want them to be as successful as they can possibly be. As I’m writing this, we are amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and Ridge has fought through it amazingly. Although implementing safety protocols and social distancing rules has put a barrier on having a “normal” school year, the teachers still care just as much, if not more for their students. I believe Fossil Ridge is a great school, and it truly is better at the Ridge!... Read 557 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 2,338

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Parkrose School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  209 reviews

Alum: The people were very accepting and created a positive environment, which includes both the teachers and students. I met some of my closest friends within those walls and I can't thank it enough for that. One area that it could've been better was that, often times, they made some odd decisions. Weird places that they put money and resources, and would sometimes take time out of valuable learning time to have an assembly or some event that didn't do much for us academically.... Read 209 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 1,010

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Portland Public Schools, OR•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.73 out of 5  223 reviews

Junior: At this school, the environment more than often tends to be friendly. I have had more positive experiences than bad ones. The students are encouraging, friendly, hardworking, compassionate, supportive, and respectful. At McDaniel, the teachers and staff show their best interest toward the students. from checking in one-on-one with kids if they've been absent to make sure that everything is okay in our lives, understanding the stressors of high school and getting ready for college, and offering a helping hand, as well as pushing each student to be their best self in their academic and personal life. From my freshman year to now (currently a junior) I have been enrolled in a CTE biomedical pathway course. This pathway is one of the best at our school, with supportive staff, hands-on material, and the proper preparations for students to advance into healthcare.... Read 223 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 1,169

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Kent School District, WA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.72 out of 5  376 reviews

Alum: The teachers, staff and students were all extremely welcoming. With high diversity, comes a great environment where empathy is something that can be found wherever you look. I'm glad I attended this school, rather than any other school. The funding for this school was quite low when I went there, but there was many fundraising and community efforts that I can't fault it for what the district decided it's budget is. Everyone who works/worked there deserved a pay raise. Though many of the programs such as sports, music and arts may be lacking due to the aforementioned lack of funds, the experiences made there were priceless to me. Working hard can get you anywhere, such as myself going to UW Seattle, no matter what the reputation of this school is. I recommend the KMTA (if it's still around), and IB; the teachers who teach those programs create one of the best communities in the school, especially the KMTA. Band was fun, and many memories were made in sports as well.... Read 376 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 2,043

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Federal Way Public Schools, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  329 reviews

Alum: I really liked that it felt like a welcoming environment. The teachers were helpful and supported students in their ambitions. There were multiple after school clubs and sports that students could join the get to know one another as well. The only downside was that the building was really old and during winters heaters would not work. However there is a new building now and those issues are long gone. Otherwise, the education itself is very challenging and worthwhile!... Read 329 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 1,695

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Federal Way Public Schools, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.34 out of 5  218 reviews

Alum: Overall experience as a student was very good. I believe the staff and all teachers who were employed at the time I attended all truly wanted the best for us students. Though the school lacked many things physically, not being a wealthy school didn't help, but the atmosphere and experience was made up by student life. Clubs were always ensured to run, small clubs to big ones, they were all treated the same to accommodate for every student. Accommodating students was one of the key factors, though the school lacked the highest level or most advanced technology or resources, the staff always accommodated for that. The community feel is what made the school great, we had a fairly small school, so each student got to feel like they belonged. Though there are many changes to be made and improvements to be done, I believe the school had just enough for every student feel as if they got the absolute most out of their time there.... Read 218 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A+

• Students 1,385

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  493 reviews

Alum: While I had qualms with the administration, they are out of the way enough that it is not commonly an issue. With the teachers I had, at worse they were mediocre, but the large majority of them were fantastic, incredibly knowledgeable, empathetic and passionate. My math and Physics teachers were a large reason why I have been successful, and the students would constantly praise them for making the class better. The teachers worked hard to improve the school, which has an undeserved bad reputation. The clubs were amazing, in my tenure at the school, I saw academic clubs form and have huge academic success, winning math and science competitions that other schools had dominated for a decade. The schools' diversity split is unbelievable, one of the highest in the US. The cultural, and social clubs had a huge reach, the Christian club giving speeches to hundreds of students every month. And in my time I saw the rise in student acceptances to prestigious institutions skyrocket!... Read 493 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 2,115

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Henrico County Public Schools, VA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  306 reviews

Alum: Exceptional faculty that care about student success. They strive to promote a safe learning environment and encourage students to work hard. A very diverse and inclusive school that offers students the ability to grow and learn. This school provides a wide variety of clubs, organizations for students to be involved in such as Keyettes, an all girl volunteer club, and the National Honor Society. Both of these prepared me for future leadership roles in college and my career. Overall, I am thankful to have attended Tucker High School. Go Tigers!... Read 306 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 1,775

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  636 reviews

Junior: The best parts about my experience at Sheldon High School are the amazing and diverse opportunities here that are offered. I always feel like there are many different performing arts classes that you can take and many great academies that prepare students for college and the real world. I take part in the many of the academies and extra-curriculars offered at Sheldon and have personally experienced my most memorable moments with these groups. However, some things that I would like to see change are the student behaviors at Sheldon High School. Many students do not follow the rules and there are often issues with vandalism.... Read 636 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 2,598

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Chicago Public Schools, IL•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  1,163 reviews

Sophomore: Whitney Young is a great school with great academics and athletics. There are hundreds of clubs to choose from. The school prepares kids for academic success and college readiness. The teachers are caring and the administration makes sure there are rules set in place to help everyone in the school feel at home. The teachers, except maybe 1 or 2, have been the best and are always open to listen to you. The athletic teams always win championships each year and they are supplied with lots of equipment and everything they need. There are many resources helping students in many different ways, like the counseling department and much more. The students all feel well connected to the staff and the weekly newsletter, "The Weekly" answers the concerns or questions that a student may bring up. The school is very diverse, and everyone feels included. There are many safety protocols that everyone must follow to help everyone feel safe. Overall, my time at Whitney Young has been great!... Read 1,163 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 2,121

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Federal Way Public Schools, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  372 reviews

Senior: My best experince in high school is that I learned and grew, both academically and personally and also made so much memories and friends.I would like to see high schools become more inclusive and welcoming places for all students. This can be achieved by promoting diversity and cultural understanding, creating safe spaces for students to express themselves, and providing resources and support for students who may be struggling. We need to work together to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and accepted.... Read 372 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 1,632

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Tacoma School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  249 reviews

Sophomore: Mount Tahoma's administration is fantastic, and they are always willing to help students. T-Birds' commitment to making a positive difference in the community is admirable and should be commended. The staff constantly goes out of their way to make people feel welcome, and I believe they succeed admirably. On the other hand, everything has drawbacks, and Mount Tahoma is no exception. Students can be cruel, and I believe that there should be more discussion about bullying both in person and on social media. Furthermore, I believe that having more people express their stories and speak with students, such as Erin Jones, would be good. It's reassuring to know that there are grownups out there who understand what you're going through, and I believe students would appreciate it.... Read 249 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A+

• Students 1,353

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Tukwila School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  180 reviews

Senior: When one enters high school, you start to have some expectations as to how and what you will be learning. You want to keep learning and have great teachers that keep you on your toes that truly care for you to learn not memorize. Foster High School has one of the best teachers I've seen compared to the ones I had in Mexico. All of my teachers do a great job in showing what could be useful for me in my life and gives us different opportunities for our futures. It's a shame that it tends to be overshadowed by the lack of determinism in students (not all but a good part of them) and how the unsafe the city of Tukwila is.... Read 180 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A+

• Students 821

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  199 reviews

Junior: I love the overall attention every individual student receives at HSMSE. Being a small school of 150 students a grade, HSMSE is able to provide every student the help they may need. Students are given the opportunity to create a closer bond with their teachers, making them more likely to participate during class and approach teachers after class. Additionally, every teacher is more than willing to offer students assistance. Being the rigorous school that it is, students may feel the need to seek review or extra clarification on a topic. This assistance is extremely easy to receive as there is a schedule handed out to every student regarding the teacher's office hours. Conveniently, teachers offer both morning office hours and afternoon office hours. Creating a tight knit community makes the school environment a safer and more comfortable place for everyone.... Read 199 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 496

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1