2015_HSGuide

FACTORS
TO CONSIDER
When Choosing A High School
cDemographics
cDiscipline
cCost
cFacilities
cRetention Rate
Oschool students is where to go to
high school. It is a decision that will
possibly, college years. Many students take into
consideration parental desires, schools where their
equally important factors one should not overlook in the
decision-making process. While choosing a high school is
a personal choice, it is not a choice to make lightly. It is a
complex choice with many factors to consider and weigh.
Here are several factors to consider when choosing a
high school:
ACT/SAT SCORES
High school students are strongly encouraged to take
for college admission and are used to assess the
academic performance level of students. Since colleges
averages are very important when selecting a high
school. Currently the highest score available on the ACT
is 36 and 2400 on the SAT. Keep in mind that not all high
schools encourage their students to take these tests, so
it is important to ask how many students were tested.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND
HONORS COURSES
Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses help
While these courses are typically more challenging,
Honors courses are generally more advanced courses,
students to receive college credit while in high school.
subject areas, so it is important to ask the school if
they have honors or AP courses and in which subject
areas. It is also important to remember that schools
courses; some require tests while others require proof
of previous high achievement.
If you have already started thinking about colleges, you
may also want to look up the ACT/SAT requirements for
colleges you are interested in and look for high schools
where the student average scores meet or exceed these
requirements.
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