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        Local High Schools Ranking According to U.S. News Report

        • Margaret Prietto
          • May 6, 2021
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      Local High Schools Ranking According to U.S. News Report (Photo – Graphics Dept.)

      U.S. News, known for its rankings and analysis of educational institutions, offered current data on High School Rankings.

      By Margaret Prietto

      The report ranked public high schools based on several criteria, including college readiness, math and reading proficiency, graduation rate and other factors.  While there is no mention of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on all schools, the methodology has not changed from previous editions.

      Below is a list of top ranked local high schools in our region:

      High Schools Rank in
      L.A. County
      La Canada High School 10
      San Mario High 17
      South Pasadena Senior High 25
      A.W. Clark (La Crescenta, Glendale) 29
      Mark Keppel High (Alhambra) 31
      Arcadia High 47
      Gabrielino High 56
      Temple City High 66
      San Gabriel High 68
      Crescenta Valley High 74
      Alhambra High 99
      Marshall Fundamental 107
      Burroughs High (Burbank) 142
      Monrovia High 176
      Burbank High 185
      Herbert Hoover High (Glendale) 252
      Pasadena High School 273
      Glendale High 286
      Burbank Unified Independent 371
      John Muir High School 378
      Aveson G L Academy (Altadena) 403

      > For the complete report refer to: usnews.com/education/best-high-schools

       

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