The difference between a good and bad teacher can make or break a class especiallyfor high school students in the midst of preparing for college.As part of their annual public school rankings,Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, found the places across the country that boast the highest caliber public school teachers.To compile their rankings, Nicheexamined over 100,000 schools based on 27 million reviews from more than 300,000 students and parents.Many are charter or magnet schools, meaning they pull in qualified students from around their districts. (You can read more about the methodology here.)Each of these schools received an "A+" ranking for their teacherstheir numerical Niche scores are also listed below.Many of the schools boast a deep roster of these teachers, too, with student-to-teacher ratios below the national average of 16:1.Read on to see the top-25 public high schools with the best teachers.SEE ALSO:The best public high school in every stateDON'T MISS:The 25 best public high schools in New York25. Academy for Allied Health ScienceScotch Plains, New JerseyTeacher rating:93.81Student-to-teacher ratio: 16:1Academics: A+"The teachers of this school I would say are some of the best. They never fail to push us to understand the topics at hand and make sure to engage each and every student as much as they can," one juniorsaid. "They make sure we are at the top of our game and as much as we rely on them they [rely on us]as well, asking us questions on how to improve the course and make it better to understand. Overall, they push us to know more than just what is said in a textbook and never fail to give real life examples for better understanding."24. Granada Hills Charter High SchoolGranada Hills, CaliforniaTeacher rating:93.82Student-to-teacher ratio:27:1Academics: A+"Teachers at Granada genuinely care about each of their students and offer assistance concerning any trouble," a student commented. "When confused or need help, they will lend a helping hand and offer tutoring. They are someof the smartest people I know."Many students also feel prepared for college after their time at Granada Hills. "I think the teachers were hard working and provided a solid groundwork for students to learn from for the realities of the future," one graduatesaid.23. Glenbrook North High SchoolNorthbrook, IllinoisTeacher rating:93.99Student-to-teacher ratio:13:1Academics: A+"The teachers in our school are passionate about what they teach and although not all the topics learned will pertain to our lives outside of high school, they do their best to apply what we learn to real world situations," one seniorexplained.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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