Data Scale: FindingSchool leverages an extensive data set that exceeds that of similar rankings, ensuring accurate and relevant evaluations through well-defined weight distributions and scoring mechanisms.
Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.
Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.
Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.
The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included
The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.
The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.
In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.
In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.
1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.
2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.
3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.
4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.
5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.
Ranking | University/College | Students |
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#13 | Brown University | 1 + |
#17 | Cornell University | 1 + |
#18 | University of Notre Dame | 1 + |
#29 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 + |
#32 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 + |
#34 | University of California: Irvine | 1 + |
#34 | University of California: San Diego | 1 + |
#44 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 + |
#51 | Purdue University | 1 + |
#51 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 + |
#51 | Villanova University | 1 + |
#55 | University of Miami | 1 + |
#55 | University of Washington | 1 + |
#62 | Syracuse University | 1 + |
#62 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 + |
#62 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 1 + |
#67 | University of Connecticut | 1 + |
#76 | Allegheny College | 1 + |
#77 | Clemson University | 1 + |
#77 | Michigan State University | 1 + |
#105 | Miami University: Oxford | 1 + |
#105 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 1 + |
#115 | Loyola University Chicago | 1 + |
#115 | University of South Carolina: Columbia | 1 + |
#120 | St. Vincent College | 1 + |
#121 | Temple University | 1 + |
#127 | University of Dayton | 1 + |
#137 | University of Alabama | 1 + |
#151 | Duquesne University | 1 + |
#151 | University of Mississippi | 1 + |
#166 | Xavier University | 1 + |
#202 | Loyola University New Orleans | 1 + |
#285 | University of Toledo | 1 + |
Johnson & Wales University: Providence | 1 + | |
Loyola University Maryland | 1 + | |
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 + | |
Penn State University Park | 1 + | |
Rosedale Technical College | 1 + | |
Rutgers University | 1 + | |
St. Francis University | 1 + | |
United States Military Academy | 1 + | |
University of Alberta | 1 + | |
University of Dallas | 1 + | |
Waynesburg University | 1 + |
Matriculation | ||||||
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Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | Total |
All schools | 33 | 9 | 13 | 20 | ||
#6 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + | 1 | |||
#7 | Duke University | 1 + | 1 | |||
#9 | Brown University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#9 | Northwestern University | 1 + | 1 | |||
#12 | Cornell University | 1 +admitted | 1 +admitted | 2 | ||
#17 | Rice University | 1 + | 1 | |||
#20 | University of Notre Dame | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 5 | 7 | |
#22 | Georgetown University | 1 + | 1 + | 2 | ||
#22 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#24 | University of Virginia | 1 + | 1 + | 2 | ||
#24 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 1 | 3 | |
#28 | University of California: San Diego | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#33 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 1 + | 1 | |||
#33 | University of California: Irvine | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#35 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#39 | Boston College | 1 + | 1 + | 2 | ||
#40 | University of Washington | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#40 | Rutgers University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#47 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#47 | University of Rochester | 1 + | 1 | |||
#47 | Lehigh University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#51 | Purdue University | 1 +admitted | 1 +admitted | 2 | ||
#53 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 +admitted | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 1 + | 4 |
#53 | Northeastern University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#58 | University of Connecticut | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#60 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | ||
#60 | Michigan State University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#67 | George Washington University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#67 | Villanova University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#67 | Syracuse University | 1 +admitted | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 3 | |
#67 | University of Miami | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#67 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 1 + | 3 | |
#86 | Clemson University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#89 | Temple University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#89 | Fordham University | 1 + | 1 + | 2 | ||
#98 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#98 | Drexel University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 1 + | 3 | |
#105 | American University | 1 + | 1 | |||
#124 | University of South Carolina: Columbia | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#133 | Miami University: Oxford | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#133 | University of Dayton | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#137 | University of Alabama | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | ||
#142 | Loyola University Chicago | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#151 | Duquesne University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#163 | University of Mississippi | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#201 | Xavier University | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#260 | Loyola University New Orleans | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
Penn State University Park | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |||
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 +admitted | 1 |
Matriculation | ||||||
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Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | Total |
All schools | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
#30 | Bucknell University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | ||
#33 | Colorado College | 1 + | 1 | |||
#75 | Allegheny College | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
#124 | St. Vincent College | 1 +admitted | 1 | |||
United States Military Academy | 1 +admitted | 1 |
Matriculation | ||||||
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Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | Total |
All schools | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
#5 | University of Alberta | 1 +admitted | 1 |
Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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European History
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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European History
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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United States History
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Art History
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Computer Science A
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English Literature and Composition
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Computer Science Principles
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Studio Art: Drawing
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United States Government and Politics
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English Language and Composition
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Diving
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Fencing
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American Football
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Golf
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Gymnastics
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Clubs & Organizations
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Academic Games
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Adventure Club
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Archery Club
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AVTV
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Big Sisters
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Clubs & Organizations
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Academic Games
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Adventure Club
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Archery Club
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AVTV
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Big Sisters
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Book Club
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Drone Club
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Environmental Club
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Esports
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Forensics
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Guitar Rebels
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International Club
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Junior Achievement
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Mock Trial
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Model United Nations
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National English Honor Society
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National Honor Society
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PJAS
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Quiz Bowl Club
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Rebels for Life
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Rebels Reach Out
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SADD
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Ski Club
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Spanish Club
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Sports Information Team
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Sports Medicine
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Student Council
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Table Tennis Club
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The Rebel Report
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Yearbook
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Band
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Music
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Music Production
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Music Theory
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Theater
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Art History
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Band
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Music
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Music Production
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Music Theory
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Theater
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Art History
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Studio Art
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Studio Music
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Studio Production
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New Media
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