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Solon High Ranked in Washington Post High School Challenge

Where did Solon High School rank the Washington Post's High School Challenge, which ranks schools nationally, regionally and by state?

The latest in the high school rankings derby: The Washington Post's High School Challenge, which ranks schools on how effectively they prepare students for college.

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According to the challenge rankings, Solon High is No. 357 in the country, No. 23 in the Midwest and No. 9 in Ohio.

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In Ohio, the only Northeast Ohio school ranked higher than Solon was Chagrin Falls High School.

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The High School Challenge rankings are for 2010, and are based on how many AP, International Baccalaureate and other college-level tests are taken by graduating seniors. The formula is not intended to gauge the overall quality of schools, but the Post says the ratings "can reveal the level of a high school’s commitment to preparing average students for college."

See the complete Washington Post High School Challenge coverage here.

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