D200 High Schools Rank in Washington Post Ratings

In the 2011 “High School Challenge” published by the Washington Post, both Community Unit School District 200 high schools, Wheaton Warrenville South and Wheaton North, ranked among the top high schools in the State of Illinois. The list ranked public high schools across the nation, including 86 in Illinois.

This year, Wheaton Warrenville South ranked at No. 43 and Wheaton North ranked at No. 44 in the state list. Nationwide, WWS was No. 1234 and WNHS was No. 1245 out of 1904 schools. While Wheaton Warrenville South made its debut appearance on the list, Wheaton North has been ranked among the tops schools since the inception of the “High School Challenge” in 2007.

Wheaton North’s index score rose from 1.122 in 2008 to 1.537 in 2011. To determine the rankings, The Washington Post determines a ratio or index score by dividing the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or other college-level tests a school gave in 2010 by the number of graduating seniors. Wheaton Warrenville South's index score was 1.549.

Two Chicago schools made the top 100 in the national list of 1904 schools. Other nearby schools that made the list include Hinsdale Central, which was No. 7, Oak Park and River Forest, No. 15, Glenbard West, No. 18, Nequa Valley, No. 26, St. Charles North, No. 33 and Downers Grove North, No. 42. See the complete list on the Washington Post's website.

Dr. Brian Harris, superintendent of District 200 schools said, “We very proud to have our two high schools rank among the top in Illinois. Each day, our dedicated staff strives to inspire, educate, challenge, and support all of our students to reach the highest level of learning and personal development. It is due to the hard work of motivated students and a committed staff that we continue to excel and prepare our students for a successful future.”