Showcasing Garland ISD’s academic rigor on a national scale, three district campuses snagged spots on this year’s Most Challenging list. Garland, North Garland and Rowlett high schools are among just 177 Texas campuses recently recognized byThe Washington Post for scholastic efforts.
“It is a great honor to have nearly half of Garland ISD’s high schools ranked among America’s most challenging. Earning recognition at the national level is a direct result of the dedicated and hardworking students and staff at each campus,” said Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Jovan Wells. “We congratulate Garland, North Garland and Rowlett for this outstanding accomplishment, and thank them for encouraging students to excel.”
The title of America’s Most Challenging High School belongs to just 11 percent of approximately 22,000 U.S. public campuses. This annual list ranks high schools across the country by a Challenge Index, which considers the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a campus, as well as the number of students who graduated.
Garland and North Garland both earned their second honor this year. GHS first landed on the list in 2011, while NGHS made its debut last year. And with Rowlett now being added, GISD was able to increase its number of titleholders by one.
“This ranking is yet another source of pride for the district and GHS, its teachers and students,” said Principal Atticus Wisener. “It shows how hard we have worked to open up the curriculum to all of our students.”
To view this year’s list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools, visit The Washington Post website.