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BHS ranks in the Top 40% of national high schools<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n BATAVIA, NY\u2014The Batavia City School District is proud to announce that Batavia High School has earned high national and metro-area rankings on the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News and World Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Batavia High School earned a national ranking in the top 40% of U.S.-based public high schools out of nearly 18,000 schools. A top statistic included in the ranking was Batavia High School\u2019s impressive 98% graduation rate, which is \u201cwell above state median.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are elated and deeply honored once again to receive this recognition from U.S. News and World Report. Earning a place in the top 40% of high schools nationally is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence that our teachers, students, staff, and community collectively contribute to at Batavia High School. Keep up the great work!\u201d Said Superintendent Jason Smith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI knew when I accepted the principal position at Batavia High School, I was stepping into a remarkable community, and this recognition from U.S. News and World Report is an excellent reminder,\u201d said Principal Jenni Wesp. \u201cThis achievement also highlights our unwavering focus on academic excellence and our drive to provide a nurturing yet challenging environment that prepares our students for the world beyond Batavia. This award is not a final destination but a milestone on our ongoing journey of educational innovation and continuous improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Batavia High School previously received this honor in 2022 and 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to U.S. News and World Report, \u201cThe 2023-2024 edition of Best High Schools includes a numerical ranking of nearly all public high schools nationwide. There are rankings within each state and within each census-designated metropolitan area that has three or more high schools, as well as the Best STEM Schools ranking and comprehensive Best Charter Schools and Best Magnet Schools rankings. Also published are rankings of high schools within each school district that has three or more high schools.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Press release BHS ranks in the Top 40% of national high schools BATAVIA, NY\u2014The Batavia City School District is proud to announce that Batavia High School has earned high national and metro-area rankings on the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News and World Report. Batavia High School earned \u2026<\/p>\n