October 19, 2011

Mercer Island High School is ranked among the nation’s best high schools for math and science education

Mercer Island High School received a Silver Medal from the U.S. News and World Report STEM Education Center (Science, Technology and Math Education) for excellence in math and science education.

The report looked at the nearly 600 schools that qualified for the Gold, Silver, and Honorable Mention lists of the U.S. News Best High Schools and then evaluated their students' participation rates and performances on AP® exams in math and science.

According to Mercer Island School District Superintendent Gary Plano, “This award is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our math and science teachers who go the extra mile to improve the quality of teaching and learning for our students. Our students are to be commended for outstanding performance.”

Dr. Plano is extremely proud of our students and staff and grateful to our community for their on-going support of new math and science curriculum, technology and training for teachers.

He added, “Thanks to you, we are well on our way to preparing our students for the 21st century.”

For more information, go to: http://education.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-high-schools/rankings/math-science