The U.S. News and World Report has ranked Homestead High School in the Mequon-Thiensville School District #5 out of 462 (Top 2%) ranked high schools in the state of Wisconsin. The school was also ranked #382 of nearly 18,000 (Top 1%) public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and their ability to prepare students for college. By earning this national ranking, Homestead High School has reaffirmed its achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School.

“Our school community takes great pride in the national recognition of the Mighty Highlanders, as it highlights the remarkable dedication and achievements of our students and staff,” said Eric Ebert, Principal of Homestead High School. “This honor is not only a reflection of their commitment and accomplishments, but also of the steadfast support from the Mequon-Thiensville community. We are truly grateful for the encouragement that helps our students and high school continue to thrive.”

U.S. News bases rankings on performance on six ranking indicators: college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. In this year's ratings, Homestead achieved a #1 standing in the state of Wisconsin in the College Curriculum Breadth Index. This is a data point that represents the percentage of 12th graders who took and passed college-level courses while still in high school (Advanced Placement exam results).

“This latest recognition from U.S. News & World Report is a testament to the determination of our students, the dedication of our educators, and the steadfast support of our families and community,” said Dr. Matthew Joynt, Superintendent of Schools. “It highlights the strength of the Mequon-Thiensville School District in providing exceptional learning opportunities and reflects our vision: Each student, every time, empowered to succeed. Achievements such as this are made possible through the collective commitment of our entire school community, and we are deeply grateful for that partnership.”

Visit https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/wisconsin for additional information regarding the state and national rankings.