Author: GreatSchools.org

GreatSchools is the leading nonprofit providing high-quality information that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to diminish inequities in education. We are the only national organization that collects and analyzes data from all 51 state departments of education and the federal government to provide analysis, insights, and school quality ratings for parents, partners, researchers, and policymakers. Over 49 million users visit GreatSchools’ award-winning website annually to learn about schools in their area, explore research insights, and access thousands of free, evidence-based parenting resources to support their child’s learning and well-being.

STEM programs added to 11,000+ GreatSchools.org profiles

GreatSchools and Project Lead The Way partner to connect K-12 families with information on schools’ science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) offerings

Oakland, CA (March 29, 2023) — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs are projected to grow at twice the rate of non-STEM occupations over the next decade. Schools are increasingly preparing students to meet this demand and, through a new data partnership, families can now more easily identify STEM learning opportunities for their children.

Un total de 1,742 escuelas secundarias públicas en 25 estados son reconocidas por su preparación para la universidad y su éxito

La quinta edición del premio anual al éxito universitario (College Success Award) de GreatSchools reconoce a las escuelas secundarias que destacan por ayudar a los estudiantes a matricularse y mantenerse en la universidad

Oakland, CA (22 de septiembre de 2022) — Dado que los estudiantes regresan a las aulas este otoño, 1,742 escuelas secundarias en 25 estados1 tienen un nuevo motivo para celebrar. Hoy, la organización sin fines de lucro GreatSchools anunció los ganadores de su College Success Award 2022, un reconocimiento anual que destaca a las escuelas secundarias sobresalientes en la preparación de los estudiantes para matricularse y tener éxito en la universidad, según lo determinado por los datos disponibles en cada estado.

1,742 public high schools in 25 states honored for college readiness, success

GreatSchools’ 5th annual College Success Award recognizes high schools that excel at helping students enroll and persist in college

Oakland, CA (September 22, 2022) — As students return to the classroom this fall, 1,742 high schools in 25 states (1) have a new reason to celebrate. Today, the nonprofit GreatSchools announced the recipients of its 2022 College Success Award, an annual recognition that honors high schools excelling at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined by available data in each state.

Advanced courses now visible on GreatSchools.org profiles

GreatSchools adds Advanced Placement (AP) courses to nearly 15,000 school profiles, connecting families with important information for college preparation and success

Oakland, CA (August 2, 2022) — With 77% of parents finding it “absolutely essential” that their child go to college, being able to identify schools that can prepare students for success after high school is critical. National nonprofit GreatSchools today announced a nationwide data update that will help families do just that: the addition of Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings, provided by College Board.

Cambridge International program now visible on GreatSchools school profiles

Resources for parents, New data partnership connects K-12 families with information on schools’ courses and programs, and educators

Oakland, CA (August 2, 2022) — With 77% of parents finding it “absolutely essential” that their child go to college, being able to identify schools that can prepare students for success after high school is critical. The nonprofit GreatSchools today announced a nationwide data update to its school profiles to display which schools offer the internationally-recognized Cambridge International program.