Dallas Boasts the #1 High School in the US!

July 24th, 2013 | by AB

The School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas topped this year’s list of Best High Schools in the U.S.

US News comments, “The School for the Talented and Gifted follows the state’s Distinguished Achievement Program, and places an emphasis on Advanced Placement curriculum—a minimum of 11 AP courses are required for graduation. Students at the School for the Talented and Gifted may conduct field research via partnerships with local universities, take electives such as Web mastery, and enroll in mini-courses like ballroom dancing or glass blowing during interim terms.”

In addition, half of the Top 10 Schools in Texas are here in the DFW area:

#1) School for the Talented and Gifted | Dallas (Also #1 in the Nation)

#2) Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School | Dallas (Also #14 in the Nation)

#4) School of Science and Engineering Magnet | Dallas (Also #24 in the Nation)

#6) Westlake Academy | Westlake

#8) North Hills Preparatory | Irving

Click here to see more on the US News Best High School Rankings for 2013.

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