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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#15 | Rice University | 1 + |
#22 | Emory University | 1 + |
#25 | New York University | 1 + |
LAC #6 | United States Naval Academy | 1 + |
#38 | University of California: Davis | 1 + |
#41 | Boston University | 1 + |
#51 | Purdue University | 1 + |
#51 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 + |
#55 | Rhodes College | 1 + |
#62 | George Washington University | 1 + |
#62 | Syracuse University | 1 + |
#67 | Texas A&M University | 1 + |
#72 | Southern Methodist University | 1 + |
#77 | Baylor University | 1 + |
#83 | Gonzaga University | 1 + |
LAC #18 | United States Air Force Academy | 1 + |
#105 | University of Arizona | 1 + |
#115 | Loyola University Chicago | 1 + |
Arizona State University | 1 + | |
#137 | Seattle University | 1 + |
#137 | University of Alabama | 1 + |
#151 | Colorado State University | 1 + |
#176 | University of Arkansas | 1 + |
#182 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 1 + |
American University of Paris | 1 + | |
Belmont Abbey College | 1 + | |
Benedictine College | 1 + | |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College | 1 + | |
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 + | |
Penn State University Park | 1 + | |
St. John's University | 1 + | |
United States Coast Guard Academy | 1 + | |
United States Military Academy | 1 + |
Matriculation | |||||
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Ranking | University/College | 2019-2023 | 2018-2022 | 2013-2015 | Total |
All schools | 25 | 31 | 10 | ||
#7 | California Institute of Technology | 1 + | 1 | ||
#12 | Cornell University | 1 + | 1 | ||
#17 | Rice University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#20 | University of Notre Dame | 1 + | 1 | ||
#24 | Emory University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 1 + | 3 |
#28 | University of California: Davis | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#35 | New York University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#38 | University of Texas at Austin | 1 + | 1 | ||
#39 | Boston College | 1 + | 1 | ||
#43 | Boston University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 1 + | 3 |
#47 | Texas A&M University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#51 | Purdue University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#53 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 + | 1 | ||
#60 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#60 | Brandeis University | 1 + | 1 | ||
#67 | Syracuse University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#67 | George Washington University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#67 | Villanova University | 1 + | 1 | ||
#82 | University of Illinois at Chicago | 1 + | 1 | ||
#86 | Clemson University | 1 + | 1 | ||
#89 | Fordham University | 1 + | 1 | ||
#89 | Southern Methodist University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#93 | Baylor University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 1 + | 3 |
#93 | Gonzaga University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#98 | University of Oregon | 1 + | 1 | ||
#105 | University of Tennessee: Knoxville | 1 + | 1 | ||
#105 | Arizona State University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#115 | University of Arizona | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#124 | University of Missouri: Columbia | 1 + | 1 | ||
#137 | University of Alabama | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#142 | Loyola University Chicago | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#151 | Colorado State University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#163 | Seattle University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#163 | St. John's University | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#178 | University of Arkansas | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#185 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 1 +admitted | 1 | ||
#185 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College | 1 +admitted | 1 | ||
#195 | University of Tulsa | 1 + | 1 | ||
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | ||
Penn State University Park | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 |
Matriculation | |||||
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Ranking | University/College | 2019-2023 | 2018-2022 | 2013-2015 | Total |
All schools | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
#3 | United States Naval Academy | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#7 | United States Air Force Academy | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
#21 | Colgate University | 1 + | 1 | ||
#56 | Rhodes College | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 | |
United States Military Academy | 1 +admitted | 1 + | 2 |
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Physics 1
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Precalculus
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Art History
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Esports
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Football
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Mountain Biking
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Swimming
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Wrestling
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Climbing
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FBLA
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Jazz Ensemble
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Quiz Bowl
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Student Council
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Blue Arrows Club
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National Honor Society
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FBLA
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Jazz Ensemble
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Quiz Bowl
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Student Council
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Blue Arrows Club
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National Honor Society
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Residential Life Prefects
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Student Life Prefects
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Athletic Prefects
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National Interscholastic Cycling Association
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Arkansas State Cycling League
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Climbing Club
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Outdoor Adventures in Leadership
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Yearbook/Journalism
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Music
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Piano
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Computer Graphic
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Art
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