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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Medford may ban outdoor pot gardens ... Medford man accused of threatening girlfriend with high-speed crash ... Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Medford may ban outdoor pot gardens ... Medford man accused of threatening girlfriend with high-speed crash ... Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... EDUCATION South Medford, Ashland high schools earn national honors Comment By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted May. 12, 2015 at 6:11 PM Updated May 13, 2015 at 10:42 AM By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted May. 12, 2015 at 6:11 PM Updated May 13, 2015 at 10:42 AM » Social News South Medford and Ashland high schools once again earned a place among the nation’s top public high schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 analysis. The magazine ranked 19,753 of the 29,070 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia based on academic achievement on state proficiency tests, outcomes among disadvantaged students and college and career readiness. (The high schools not included in the survey were deemed too small to be fairly evaluated.) According to the analysis, released Monday, a high school is considered one of the best when it serves all students well and produces “measurable academic outcomes to show it is successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators.” Of the schools surveyed, AHS and SMHS placed 2,014 and 2,189, respectively, earning AHS its sixth silver medal and SMHS its second silver medal. Nationwide, 2.5 percent of the eligible high schools were awarded gold medals, 10.3 percent were awarded silver medals and 20.2 percent were awarded bronze medals. In Oregon, 114 of 325 high schools were awarded medals, including three gold, 25 silver and 86 bronze. AHS ranked No. 19 in the state and SMHS came in at No. 23. Crater Renaissance Academy, Crater School of Business Innovation and Science, and Phoenix High School were awarded bronze medals. U.S. News, in collaboration with RTI International, a global research firm, calculated the rankings using a methodology that includes looking at students' reading and math scores on state proficiency tests, factoring in the number of economically disadvantaged students, assessing how well minority students performed and measuring Advanced Placement participation and scores among seniors. “This recognition means a great deal,” said AHS Principal Michelle Zundel in an email. “The U.S. News and World Report methodology requires that schools get results for the most vulnerable student populations in order to even be considered. It is a tribute to the engagement of our students, the hard work of our teachers and staff, and the support of our families and community.” Reach education reporter Teresa Thomas at 541-776-4497 or [email protected] . Follow her at www.twitter.com/teresathomas_mt . Correction: This version of the story has been changed to recognize Crater Renaissance Academy, Crater School of Business Innovation and Science, and Phoenix High School. By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted May. 12, 2015 at 6:11 PM Updated May 13, 2015 at 10:42 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501