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2020 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Portland AreaAbout this List

Explore the best schools in your area with advanced placement courses based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Take an AP test to get college credit and find schools to help you ace AP exams. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Oregon Episcopal School

    • Private School
    • Portland, OR
    • PK, K-12
    • 82 reviews
    #2 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Freshman: OES is a flourishing high school with an excellent facility and incredible teachers. The OES community adequate steps to make sure that all students, parents, families, and visitors feel welcome and accepted. The learning based attitude at OES is what makes it so unique. Often, when visiting or attending, students experience a particular disliking of the school process and overall hated of learning. OES is very different, through comprehensive strategies, they have created an inspiring and pro-learning community that deserves all (and more) of the compliments it receives.
    Read 82 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 870 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Jesuit High School

    • Private School
    • Portland, OR
    • 9-12
    • 224 reviews
    #3 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Parent: Jesuit HS is not a school, it is an outstanding environment where my daughter thrived and roundly developed over the last 3.5 years. My work colleague, a Jesuit alumni highly recommended JHS, and we applied. My child has excellent academic results thanks to a combination between her work, teacher's ability to adapt their teaching style to the student, and the learning environment. The school culture is one of inclusion, flexibility and firmness packaged into an complex amalgam which allows the teenagers to amazingly develop within some guidelines - and only a teen parent knows how difficult is to do so... well, Jesuit does this successfully for 1,200+ children! You can find a sport or a club for any passion as they vary from ukulele and drama to swimming or cross country... Last, we are not catholic and English is our second language, but we felt home at JHS, and we are proud to be part of the JHS community. I hope that my other child (she is 10) will also become a JHS student.
    Read 224 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,255 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Valley Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Beaverton, OR
    • PK, K-12
    • 63 reviews
    #4 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: Vallet Catholic has brought me up to be a mature, young individual who is ready to conquer the professional world. The Sisters, staff, and students all support each other to achieve greatness. The small school environment allows each student to have an education tailored to their needs. Teachers are all very understanding and helpful and the small class sizes make it easier to connect with them. Furthermore, the athletics at Valley are competitive and fun. Even though it is a lower classification, many accommodations are made to ensure that students are being challenged in their sports. I would highly recommend an education at Valley Catholic.
    Read 63 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,055 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. School of Science & Technology

    • Beaverton School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 39 reviews
    #1 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Junior: Overall a great school, too bad it is closing/being merged. The atmosphere is very friendly and everybody is overall very welcoming. There is nerd culture but it isn't a big problem because of the lack of cliques and stuff. The food could be better but that goes for every high school really. The teachers are probably the best part about the school because they take the time to get to know each student and care for them and see them as more than a grade but as a person.
    Read 39 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 176 Students
    • 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. St. Mary's Academy

    • Private School
    • Portland, OR
    • 9-12
    • 292 reviews
    #5 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Junior: St. Mary's is such an incredible place! I have met my very best friends here, and have encountered some of the most amazing teachers that have helped me so much in my journey not only as a student but a person. There are so many activities for students to get involved in, and there is a large amount of pressure to be involved in leadership and to be a perfect student. While the stress culture at St. Mary's is intense and can be very unhealthy mentally, the environment is a lovely place that I would recommend to anyone looking for an academic high school experience. I will say that while the administration is certainly very religious and Catholic, the actual student body does not seem very respectful to Christian beliefs. However, this school is a great place to prepare yourself for college and to gain an academic, exciting, and full high school experience.
    Read 292 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 700 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Lake Oswego Senior High School

    • Lake Oswego School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 221 reviews
    #2 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Alum: I felt that Lake Oswego High has everything to offer young adults. The teachers in the STEM field have the highest degrees and certifications in their professions. The sports teams are supported by the student councils. The counseling staff is always aware and takes time to talk us through whatever trials we had. The school was predominately white, but they were very open and respectful to all those that were not caucasian. Lake Oswego High pushes all the students to their extremes to help them grow academically, physically, and maturely. The students are given all the tools they need to achieve in their interests and passions.
    Read 221 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,311 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Lakeridge High School

    • Lake Oswego School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 164 reviews
    #3 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Junior: I love Lakeridge! I transferred here at the start of Sophomore year, and have not regretted my decision at all. I think the staff in the office really stood out to me from the beginning because they were all so willing to accommodate my needs and get to know me. Most of the faculty here are very well-spoken, understanding, and work to get to know their student on personal levels. My counselor is also incredibly helpful and always works to ensure that I am getting the most out of my schedule. I already knew a lot of people before going into it, which definitely aided my time there and gives me a different perspective than a transfer student who comes knowing nobody. There are definitely pros and cons to every high school, but I am really glad I chose Lakeridge High School.
    Read 164 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,118 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. West Linn High School

    • West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 279 reviews
    #4 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: West Linn High School has been a good place to go to school, the students are nice and all the teachers want is for you to succeed but you have to work for it of course. It's a nice environment and you have time to walk to your classes, even though the lack of parking can be annoying sometimes. There's a lot of clubs to join and you can also make your own club if you can't find one you like. The sports are awesome and they're so much fun to go to! There's a lot of nice teachers and there's a ton of opportunities for help if you do end up needing it. There's so many activities to do here so it's never really boring. Everyone is overall nice even if it doesn't seem like it , you just need to talk to them.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,809 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Westview High School

    • Beaverton School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 456 reviews
    #7 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: I've gone to Westview all four years and as a senior, I can look back and say that I've been given many opportunities to grow here. Most of the teachers are easygoing and good at what they do. There's a good amount of electives to choose from and they have good sports programs as well. This year I have really seen an effort among the staff and counselors to make sure that us seniors are aware of deadlines, scholarships, and other opportunities. I love being a Wildcat!
    Read 456 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,671 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Central Catholic High School

    • Private School
    • Portland, OR
    • 9-12
    • 221 reviews
    #7 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Alum: I absolutely loved my time at Central Catholic! I transferred to this school after my first semester of my freshman year and this was the best decision I have ever made in my life. Academically, it is extremely challenging which is rough at the time, but once I started college I was beyond prepared. The Central Catholic community is so strong and I have made friends that will last a lifetime. I keep in contact with many of my high school buddies to this day (4 years later). Their athletics program is second to none and the overall environment teaches students valuable lessons about life. Although this is a Catholic school, the teachers are very open to hearing differing opinions about religion and are accepting of all students regardless of their beliefs. Such a wonderful experience, I would choose it again in a heartbeat.
    Read 221 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 881 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Sunset High School

    • Beaverton School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 411 reviews
    #8 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Junior: Sunset High School has a fantastic community and with that comes a lot of unique opportunities. The community is perhaps that most profound aspect that comes together to make this school. While this benefits the school, along with its rigorous class options, and the group of teachers, the school falls behind the competition with its old infrastructure. Overall, the school has many great parts which elevate it above average, but can not keep up with the new and technologically-advanced schools.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,300 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Wilsonville High School

    • West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 212 reviews
    #9 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: Wilsonville High School; A school less than 2 miles away from Interstate-5, and smack dab in the middle of it's own little suburban bubble. Upon entrance, student art projects and the Honor Roll list greet you along with administration on your way to class. Here you will find teachers and staff involved in not only your education, but also school sports, clubs, activities, and the welfare of their students. Whether taking a tough-but-fun calculus or chemistry class (only possible with WVHS teachers), or trying to get the team through league competitions, you'll find fast friends and genuinely nice people with you all along the way. Facilities? Modern and up to date, with renovations making sure the school is top of the line. Classes? Easy enough to manage, and will teach subjects and college readiness like no other (great AP courses and teachers). Sports? A welcome environment ripe for casual teammates as well as state-ready athletes. A great place to go and learn.
    Read 212 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,154 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Camas High School

    • Camas School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 412 reviews
    #11 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: The teachers here help students to reach their fullest potential. One thing I'd like to see change is the early release. I preferred the late starts as getting out early affects practice time and lunch schedules. Another positive is the number and variety of classes offered. From math, to science, to art there really is a class for everyone. In addition to going back to late start I'd also like the parking permits to correlate to specific areas based on seniority. As of now the parking permits are first come first serve forcing students to arrive at school early for a parking lot close to the school.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,181 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School

    • Private School
    • Vancouver, WA
    • 9-12
    • 16 reviews
    #8 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: Seton is an amazing community. The rigor of academics is well balanced by the foundation of a family-like support system. When you come to Seton, you and your family are immediately welcomed with open arms. The well-versed staff and experienced administration make sure that they themselves live by the pillars as they strive to instill higher learning, deeper faith, and stronger character into each and everyone of their students. I can confidently say that when I graduate from Seton and head off to college this year, I am very prepared for college.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 188 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Westside Christian High School

    • Private School
    • Tigard, OR
    • 9-12
    • 42 reviews
    #9 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Parent: After an extensive high school search, Westside Christian was a clear choice. This school has been a profound blessing to our family! Our daughter is a Westside graduate and our son is currently a junior there. We have watched both our children thrive in this loving environment filled with gifted teachers and administrators who have found their calling. Westside is certainly strong academically and our daughter found herself extremely well-prepared for college, having taken advantage of Westside’s numerous concurrent credit classes. Yet, Westside offers so much more. The student body is kind, the art and music programs are strong and the athletic program is filled with opportunities. But perhaps our favorite thing about Westside is their commitment to putting their mission statement into action. If your child attends this school they will definitely be prayed for, guided with love and grace and ultimately shown the love of Christ.
    Read 42 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 185 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. St. Stephen's Academy

    • Private School
    • Beaverton, OR
    • PK, K-12
    • 32 reviews
    #10 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Parent: SSA is a great school. We have seen the seeds of biblical truth which SSA has sown into our daughter’s lives. The school education and curriculum is great, and the students learn all about godly characters like respect, honor and integrity. One area which is not as efficient in the school is extracurriculars. You won’t find as many as public school, but nevertheless, SSA is a great school with wonderful teachers, curriculum and lots of parent involvement. We are proud to be an SSA family!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 271 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Veritas School

    • Private School
    • Newberg, OR
    • PK, K-12
    • 12 reviews
    #11 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    High School Senior: Veritas is a little pricey, but it has an unparalleled classical liberal arts curriculum, though only decent in STEM. The small size of the school allows for a great student-teacher ratio and discussion-based classes. However, I wish it were slightly larger, so that it could offer electives, which it currently doesn't under its rigid, but good, curriculum. The students are kind and helpful, and engage in various extracurriculars. School spirit is relatively weak. Students mostly like their teachers, and in-class trouble is practically non-existent. Christianity is well woven into the material, and is effectively reinforced without it feeling forced or overly conspicuous.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 230 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Vancouver School of Arts & Academics

    • Vancouver School District, WA
    • 6-12
    • 95 reviews
    #12 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (VSAA) is recognized as having excellent programs in the arts, and I believe this is true. For students who are interested in literary arts, visual art, theatre, dance, moving image arts, and music, VSAA certainly has the capacity to fuel and inspire that passion. The teachers in the arts programs are highly trained and professional. Most students form close personal bonds with their arts teachers that last beyond high school. I feel like I have become a more versatile and informed artist because of my experiences at VSAA. Academically, VSAA has many excellent teachers as well, particularly in the humanities. However, VSAA does have limited options when it comes to AP classes. Hopefully the selection broadens in future years. The student culture at VSAA sometimes feels close-minded and lacking in diversity of opinions. Apart from that, the students tend to be kind, intelligent, and creative people.
    Read 95 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 590 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Southridge High School

    • Beaverton School District, OR
    • 9-12
    • 350 reviews
    #13 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: Southridge High School is fantastic. The administration here support all of their students; performing arts students, academic achievements, and athletic victories are all honored and recognized by the entire school. The school is academically rigorous and the teachers and counselors want each of their students to succeed. It's never awkie to be a hawkie at Southridge! The one thing I wish had been different is the IB program. Although I love the difficult classes, I find AP classes teach me more and are more geared towards students' success.
    Read 350 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,660 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Portland Christian Jr/Sr High School

    • Private School
    • Portland, OR
    • 6-12
    • 47 reviews
    #12 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Parent: Portland Christian is a school where my child feels safe, and free to share opinions. My child is challenged academically and is known by staff by name rather than just a number. My child has access to sports, drama and a religious education that is modeled by teachers, administrators and office staff. There are plenty opportunities to be involved in volunteering activities and take an interest in your child’s life and education!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 268 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. La Salle Catholic College Preparatory

    • Private School
    • Milwaukie, OR
    • 9-12
    • 192 reviews
    #13 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area

    Alum: Overall, I really enjoyed my time at La Salle. I think the best aspects of the school are its teachers and its community. Being a small school, everyone gets to know each other, and there were no distinct cliches in the students, which I was accustomed to having being in public schools before attending La Salle. Furthermore, having a small school also means La Salle doesn't have to hire a lot of teachers, so they can be picky when hiring; I enjoyed all of my teachers, and they all had really good values that they give to their students. In contrast, the only thing I would probably change about the school is students don't have a lot of freedom. Students are pretty restricted when it comes to what they can do, when they can do something, how they can do something, even what they can wear, etc. Being in a college and knowing the freedom that a college campus gives you is something I wish La Salle could practice a little more.
    Read 192 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 700 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Union High School

    • Evergreen Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 450 reviews
    #14 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: Union offers so many opportunities for students to stand out. Any student has the chance to conquer the world at Union by doing the things that interest them. Whether it is music, sports, arts, there is just about everything for all students. I was able to experiment and participate in all the activities I was interested in throughout high school. My senior year, I became an officer for 3 clubs, and a member of 2 clubs, I am taking 4 AP classes, and I am a varsity soccer player for Union. I consider myself a quiet student, but I am able to achieve success at Union by participating in all the classes and all clubs that interest me. I feel prepared to make the transition from high school to college.

    One way for which Union can improve is increasing the diversity of teachers. The current composition of the teachers, seems to be mostly white or Caucasian, and it does not reflect the communities we live in.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,021 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Hela High School

    • Evergreen Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 35 reviews
    #15 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Alum: Without a doubt, I do not regret attending this school (even if it was a VERY long 4-year experience) as I got to meet a lot of new and friendly people. Because the school holds under 700 students within its campus grounds you get to learn a lot about all walks of life and diverse cultures in a productive manner. Everyone knows almost everyone there and it's a guarantee that you will not go one day without someone making you smile.

    For the most part, the teachers and staff members do truly care for their students as many of them themselves have an impressive track record of education and many past and current students praising them for their passion to strive for learning every single day. Through my 4 years of being a student at HeLa from the first day of freshman year to my last as a graduating senior, I had a good handful of teachers who have helped shape me into the person I am (as cliche as it sounds it's true).

    Overall great school and environment.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 592 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Grant High School

    • Portland Public Schools, OR
    • 9-12
    • 250 reviews
    #16 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Freshman: Grant is a great newly renovated school. Still got some problems (yesterday there was a gas leak) a threat on the school also was reported this week (part of a public high school) but unlike rumors it is not an overcrowded school, the people are nice, athletics are great and the teachers are good, and there is always a great story to tell!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,471 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Mountain View High School

    • Evergreen Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 384 reviews
    #17 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area

    Senior: Good teachers and overall atmosphere of the school! The staff really shows effort and are there to help you. The Thunder Family mantra holds to be true, where as everyone can feel accepted and find their group of people. Everyone is nice and considerate and whenever there is an issue, administration deals with it. My only complaint is the office system. Trying to meet with counselors or find information for athletic clearance can be a hassle and sometimes frustrating but eventually gets done.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,939 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Wilbraham & Monson Academy

    • Private School
    • Wilbraham, MA
    • 6-12
    • 63 reviews

    Alum: Wilbraham and Monson Academy has the best community! Smart, hard working, fun kids from all over the world! The campus is historic and beautiful, especially in the fall. The students are down to earth and very friendly. You'll find great association for your kids at WMA. Busy days filled with challenging academics and extracurricular activities, teaches students time management and helps prepare them for not only college, but adulthood. WMA will be an investment in your child that you won't regret.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 430 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Commonwealth School

    • Private School
    • Boston, MA
    • 9-12
    • 21 reviews

    Parent: Commonwealth's faculty deliver a level of academic rigor that I've been unable to find at other schools. Just as amazing to me is the amount of nurturing and support the school is able to provide to students in attaining their full potential. Thanks to Commonwealth's small size, students are able to meet one on one with their advisors on a weekly basis. A good number of the faculty have university teaching experience, yet it's abundantly clear from the individual attention they give students both in and out of the classroom that they're at Commonwealth because they love teaching and working with teenagers. Another key ingredient in the quality of this school are the students it attracts: bright, curious, unpretentious, and not cliquish. My daughter, who tends toward quiet and reserved, has been at the school as a ninth grader for under a month, but has already made close friends. We're extremely fortunate to have found this school; I can't recommend it enough!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 140 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Worcester Academy

    • Private School
    • Worcester, MA
    • 6-12
    • 124 reviews

    Parent: Our family had a great experience at WA! There are so many opportunities for kids to find their interests and try new activities. The teachers are mostly fantastic. There are super academic opportunities for geniuses, really bright kids, and kids who need structure and motivation to be their best student-selves. This makes for a nice mix of kids with a broad variety of strengths and talents. Kids get so many chances to form close bonds with their teachers, who often are also their coaches, club advisors, project mentors, academic advisors. Academic AND personal preparation for college is topnotch. WA kids learn how to write, research, think creatively. The unique urban historic campus provides options for community service and seeing life beyond the ivy-covered gates. "Achieve the honorable" motto is central to everything at the school.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 590 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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