US News and World Report recently released their 2012 Ranking of America’s Best High Schools and   Manson Junior-Senior High earned a silver medal ranking for the first time.  Manson High School was listed as one of the highest ranked high schools in the NCW region with a state ranking of 31^st and an overall national ranking of 1,013.

"It's very exciting to be noticed and ranked so high out of so many schools!  It's great that our school is 31st and that our students are recognized as high achieving." Alexis Castro, Manson High Junior.

Manson High School, which had earned bronze level recognition in the previous three years, strengthened its ranking by increasing the number of students taking college level courses and scoring well on advanced placement tests.  The district’s focus on post-secondary and college preparation for all students is contributing to the high number of students taking these demanding courses.

Upon hearing of the state and national recognition, language arts instructor Sue Neff shared “The challenges of teaching my students make every day interesting but being able to overcome those challenges and receive the recognition that those students deserve is what makes my life as an educator meaningful.  I am sure that many of the teachers in our district feel this way and it shows.” 

Manson Junior-Senior High School students and staff will celebrate their achievement on May 18^th at an afternoon assembly.  The Manson School Board of Directors will recognize the school’s achievement on May 21^st at their regularly scheduled board meeting. 

Community members interested in reviewing the report can do so at http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/washington/districts/manson-school-district/manson-junior-senior-high-school-20979 .