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Hampton #1 in Pittsburgh-Area High School Rankings, #7 in State
The school received a score of 97.92 out of 100. College readiness, math and reading proficiency were highest weighted factors in rankings.
Hampton Number One in Pittsburgh-Area High School Rankings, Seventh in PA
ALLISON PARK, Pa. – Hampton High School remains first among Pittsburgh-area high schools in rankings from U.S. News & World Report, and is seventh overall among high schools across Pennsylvania.
In the latest data released Tuesday, the school received a score of 97.92 out of 100 and scored within the top fifty schools throughout the state in each of the categories used to determine rankings.
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College readiness is highest-weighted of these factors, followed by math and reading proficiency as well as performance, college curriculum breadth, underserved student performance, and graduation rates.
Alongside these high metro and state rankings, Hampton is also #372 out of more than 24,000 high schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
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Hampton High School offers its students a comprehensive and diversified curriculum, including general studies, college prep, Advanced Placement and honors courses, vocational/technical training, and business programs. The school has a 99 percent graduation rate.
"Hampton Township School District is honored for the continued recognition of the wonderful accomplishments of our hardworking and dedicated students, faculty and staff,” said Hampton School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Loughead. “While this ranking recognizes our high school, everyone in our district has contributed to this wonderful achievement.”