Best High Schools 2012

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By Kelsey Sheehy

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Top 10 Public High Schools

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U.S. News analyzed data from nearly 22,000 public high schools to calculate the 2012 Best High Schools rankings. The top 500 schools earned a gold medal distinction, and the following 10 schools are the best of the best.

Best High Schools for Science and Math

Advanced Placement math and science courses provide rigorous training for college, and these 250 schools excel in preparing students with the technical skills.

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