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Upper Dublin High School Named 27th Best In PA: U.S. News

Upper Dublin remains among the top schools in the state, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report. Details:

UPPER DUBLIN, PA — Upper Dublin High School remains among the top schools in the state, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report.

The school ranked 27th overall in Pennsylvania and fourth in Montgomery County, trailing only Harriton, Lower Merion, and Wissahickon, which ranked 10th, 14th, and 16th, respectively.

The outlet also placed Upper Dublin 994th in the country.

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Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams," U.S. News said in their report on Upper Dublin. "The AP participation rate at Upper Dublin High School is 46 percent. The total minority enrollment is 27 percent, and 19 percent of students are economically disadvantaged."

Philadelphia's Julia R. Masterman Secondary School led Pennsylvania, while Arizona's Basis Peoria school was first in the nation.

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You can view the full ranking here.

The top high schools have students who score exceptionally high on math, reading and science assessments, as well strong performance among under-served students. High school graduation rates and college readiness among graduates are also measured.

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