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Berkmar, Parkview Make National Newspaper's High School Challenge list
Berkmar at 151, Parkview at 347 in the Washington Post's rankings
Berkmar High School and Parkview High School ranked nationally at 151 and 347, respectively, in The Washington Post’s High School Challenge rankings.
According to the Washington Post, here’s how the formula works: Divide the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or other college-level tests a school gave in 2010 by the number of graduating seniors.
In a breakdown of high schools in Georgia, Berkmar's rank came in at four and Parkview at 16 among 92.
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"Ratings like the Post's Challenge Index provide information regarding the level of a high school's commitment to preparing students for college. Over the years, Gwinnett high schools have added rigor and relevance to the high school curriculum,” said Dr. Steve Flynt, associate superintendent for Gwinnett County’s School Leadership and Operational Support, in an article that appeared in .
“As a result, we have seen an increase in the number of students stretching out of their comfort zone to take more challenging classes. We are proud of our schools' recognition and know that it reflects their commitment to preparing our students for the demands they will face in the future as they continue their education and enter the workforce," Flynt said.
