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Science, technology, engineering and math jobs have increased 20 percent in the U.S. since 2000, according to a 2015 U.S. News analysis of STEM activity in the nation.
The 2016 Best High Schools for STEM are preparing students for these jobs of the future and were selected for the rankings based on student participation and performance data on math and science Advanced Placement tests.
10. Troy High School
Location: Fullerton, California
STEM Index: 89.1
2016 Best High Schools rank: 432
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9. Academy of Allied Health and Science
Location: Neptune, New Jersey
STEM Index: 89.1
2016 Best High Schools rank: 189
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8. International Community School
Location: Kirkland, Washington
STEM Index: 89.7
2016 Best High Schools rank: 178
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7. Raleigh Charter High School
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
STEM Index: 89.8
2016 Best High Schools rank: 37
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6. BASIS Tucson North
Location: Tucson, Arizona
STEM Index: 89.9
2016 Best High Schools rank: 3
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5. Whitney High School
Location: Cerritos, California
STEM Index: 92
2016 Best High Schools rank: 19
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4. BASIS Scottsdale
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
STEM Index: 95.6
2016 Best High Schools rank: 2
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3. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
STEM Index: 95.8
2016 Best High Schools rank: 5
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2. Early College at Guilford
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
STEM Index: 96
2016 Best High Schools rank: 23
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1. High Technology High School
Location: Lincroft, New Jersey
STEM Index: 98
2016 Best High Schools rank: 11
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Learn More About the Best High Schools
Parents making decisions about their child’s high school education can also consult the U.S. News rankings of the Best Charter Schools, Best Magnet Schools and the overall Best High Schools in the nation.
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2016 Best High Schools for STEM originally appeared on usnews.com
