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The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.

Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure students are well-prepared.

Test scores are important to look at because they indicate where students are performing compared to grade-level standards. Ask the school what it's doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like, and explore higher-performing schools in your area to find the best opportunities for your child to succeed.

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