“U.S. News and World Report” Releases 2017 High School Rankings

Posted on April 27, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI

Several high schools in the Kankakee Valley are ranked among the best in Indiana by “U.S. News and World Report.” The publication reviewed more than 28,000 schools nationwide for its 2017 rankings, and 136 schools in Indiana made their “Best High Schools” rankings. The publication ranks schools based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

All of the local schools on the list offer students an opportunity to take Advance Placement ®  (AP) coursework and exams.

Oregon-Davis Jr-Sr High School is ranked 59th within Indiana. “U.S. News and World Report” awarded O-D a bronze medal.  The AP®  participation rate is 37 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 7 percent.

Knox Community High School is ranked 67th within Indiana and also earned a bronze medal from the publication. The AP® participation rate at Knox Community High School is 24 percent. The student body makeup is 51 percent male and 49 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 6 percent.

Winamac Community High School is ranked 76th within Indiana and was awarded a bronze medal. The AP® participation rate at Winamac Community High School is 30 percent. The student body makeup is 49 percent male and 51 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 7 percent.

Culver Community High School also earned a bronze medal from the publication. The AP® participation rate at Culver Community High School is 26 percent. The student body makeup is 55 percent male and 45 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 14 percent.

West Central High School received a bronze ranking from the magazine. The AP® participation rate at West Central is 13 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 10 percent.

Visit https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/rankings-overview for more information.