What are the best high schools in the Cleveland area? [Video]

CLEVELAND — U.S. News & World Report released its rankings of the Best High Schools in America on Tuesday. Although none of Northeast Ohio’s institutions cracked the national top 200, several are among the top 50 in the state. 

Many Northeast Ohio high schools, including Solon, Rocky River, Chagrin Falls and Hudson, were ranked among the Top 10 across the state. On a national level, Solon ranked 220th and Rocky River at 232nd. 

“The Solon Schools are dedicated to meeting the diverse academic, extracurricular, and social-emotional needs of every student. “While external ratings provide valuable insights into our academic rigor, they tell only part of the story,” said Solon Schools Superintendent Fred Bolden, adding that these external endorsements also reflect the quality and continuity of the district’s programming from preschool to high school. “Our overall educational program places equal emphasis on …