9-12 High School

Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 9-12.

From High School to Career: 6 CTE Trends to Track in 2026

Without a doubt, career and technical education (CTE) is priceless for high school students wanting to get real-world, hands-on job skills before they graduate and turn their interests into career paths.

A Low Stakes Public Speaking Game for High School Students

Memphis High Schoolers Struggle with Chronic Absenteeism

Memphis-Shelby County Schools say they will reduce chronic absenteeism this year, but there are progress disparities by school region and grade.

Detroit School District Reaches All Time High Graduation Rate

The rate was 83% in 2025, a nearly 5 percentage point increase over the previous year. It was the highest since the state started using its current measures in 2007-08.

These High School Students Are the Caretakers of One of America’s Dark Chapters

As the National Park Service removes references to slavery, Native American history, and LGBTQ rights under the Trump administration, these high school students help protect history at Amache.

Queens Specialized High School to Move into New Building and Hbcu Has Funding

Two selective Queens high schools were competing for the same new building. Now they're both expected to get new homes, ending a 20-year wait for one of the schools.

High School Basketball Team Changing the Game for Kensington

The Kensington Tigers, representing four local high schools, opened the season with 13 straight wins while building a new team culture, stressing academics, and boosting school morale.

Michigan High School Graduation Rates Reach New High

The state on Friday released the latest Michigan high school graduation and dropout rates. The data show students are graduating at higher rates in Michigan.

Monarca Academy Expands to High School with Boost from $2 Million Grant

Monarca Academy plans to add ninth grade in the fall, boosting resources through a $2 million Lilly Foundation grant.

Weaving Conversation Skills into High School Art Class

When students’ hands are busy with a simple craft activity, they feel more comfortable moving from digital to face-to-face conversations.

District Leaders Want to Reinvest in Neighborhood High Schools

Philadelphia school leaders want to close several magnet schools and funnel more students into neighborhood high schools. But families say they oppose the proposal.

NYC Parents Call for Career Aptitude Assessment for High School

The Citywide Council on High Schools wants NYC to mandate career aptitude assessments for all ninth and 11th graders. But researchers say adults are still needed to interpret results.

Study Abroad High School

Studying abroad in high school can be a transformative experience, and there are many resources and scholarships available for students.

Purdue Polytechnic High School Close South Bend Campus

The decision to close Purdue Polytechnic High School’s South Bend campus could signal broader enrollment challenges for district and charter schools.

75K ‘Unauthorized’ Immigrant Students Graduate High School Every Year

Approximately 75,000 unauthorized immigrant students graduate high school annually, with 48% concentrated in California, Florida, New York, and Texas, facing increasing policy challenges that limit their post-graduation opportunities in work and higher education.

Shortridge High School Students Protest Ice Indianapolis

The protest at Shortridge High School capped a week of student demonstrations across Indianapolis to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Why Middle and High School Students Should Have Class Jobs

Adolescents crave purpose and autonomy—a set of classroom jobs can help.

Colorado Lawmakers Plan High School Graduation Bilingualism Endorsement

Colorado lawmakers say not enough school districts offer an endorsement to students who have mastered English and another language. A bill this year aims to change that.