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COLUMBIANA -- The Beaver Local High School has earned the recognition of being the top-ranked high school in the region by the U.S. News & World Report.
The publication named Beaver Local as the Best High School in the Salem Metro Area, placing it among the top-ranked high schools in the region.
The U.S. News & World Reportranks all public high schools across the nation each year based on how well they do with regard to college readiness, state assessments and graduation rates.
Of the 18,000 public high schools ranked, Beaver Local came in within the top 16 percent nationwide at number 2,840 out of the total 18,000.
Statewide, the Beaver Local High School earned the number 116 ranking out of 690 total public schools ranked, which is the top 17 percent.
In the Salem Metro Area the high school earned the top spot with a graduation rate exceeding 95 percent, and high scores in academic performance, including reading, science and mathematics proficiency.
More information about the ranking can be found online at https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/ohio.
High School Principal Aaron Walker told the Beaver Local Board of Education this month that the district is introducing several key educational initiatives this fall, including an AI Ethics in Education initiative in which freshmen and sophomore English classes will host presentations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
Also, in partnership with the Educational Service Center (ESC), health classes hosted "The Blunt Truth About Marijuana and Driving" this month.
Freshmen also visited the Skilled Trades Expo at the Canfield Fairgrounds on Sept. 23, and Seniors will attend the College & Career Fair on Oct. 7 at East Liverpool High School.
Students will also get the opportunity to tour of the 911th Airlift Wing base in Coraopolis, Pa. on Oct. 14.
Walker also noted the many academic opportunities students are taking advantage of locally, including the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, the College Credit Plus Program and Pre-Apprenticeships.
He said 73 students are currently enrolled full-or-part-time at the career center and 41 are taking advantage of dual-enrollment coursework, earning a combined 337 college credit hours.
Another 51 students are anticipated to earn credentials through the Hospitality & Tourism Pre-Apprenticeship program this school year, he said.