GreatSchools, Inc.: Tri-State schools recognized with national College Success Award

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - According to GreatSchools.org , two Tri-State schools were acknowledged for the 2024 College Success Awards. One school is in Kentucky, while the other is in Indiana. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced that 31 Kentucky high schools have received the College Success Award from GreatSchools.org. The recognition honors public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined by available data in each state. On the other hand, 76 Indiana schools received this award, according to this website . Union County awarded fair grant from ag commissioner According to officials, these recipients are among 1,436 winners in 19 states that have demonstrated successful track records of graduating students who enroll in two- or four-year colleges, are ready for college-level coursework and persist on to their second year. College readiness is crucial for high school students' future success as companies still overwhelmingly hire candidates with a college degree. The Tri-State winners are: Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW).