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Recognition and Distinguishes
US News 2022 - #2 Best High School in North Carolina
AdvancED STEM Certification
Niche 2020 -#2 Best Magnet High Schools in NC
Niche 2020 –#6 Best Public High School in NC
Niche 2020 -#10 Best College Prep Public High School in NC
2019 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools —Gold Status
U.S. News & World Report #3 Best High School in NC
2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
2018-2023 National School of Character
2018-2021 State School of Character
Washington Post 2017 America’s Most Challenging High Schools
100% College Matriculation
100% Graduates with Service Learning Awards & Diplomas for Class of 2018
$33.3 million in Scholarship Dollars since 2016