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These are the top public and private high schools in Michigan, rankings show
The start of another school year is right around the corner, and a new ranking reveals the best high schools in Michigan. Niche has released its list of the best public and private high schools and school districts in every state. Private high schools were measured on the top colleges students attend, college enrollment, culture and diversity, student-teacher ratio and parent and student surveys on overall experience, while public schools were measured on academics, teachers, clubs and activities, sports, resources and facilities, culture and diversity and parent and student surveys on overall experience. Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills takes top billing as the best private high school and best high school for STEM in Michigan and ranks as the top private K-12 school in the state. It's ranked the No. 23 best private K-12 school in the U.S. International Academy in Bloomfield Hills is the top-ranked public high school in Michigan and the 14th-ranked public high school in the U.S. Novi Community Schools in Oakland County is the top-ranked school district in the state and the 21st best district in the U.S. Each district received grades based on academics, teachers, culture and diversity, parent and student surveys on overall experience, sports, clubs and activities, and resources and facilities. Here are the best high schools and school districts in Michigan, according to Niche. 1. International Academy (Bloomfield Hills) 2. Novi High School (Novi) 3. Troy High School (Troy) 4. Washtenaw International High School (Ypsilanti) 5. Pioneer High School (Ann Arbor) 6. Huron High School (Ann Arbor) 7. Northville High School (Northville) 8. Okemos High School (Okemos) 9. Rochester Adams High School (Rochester Hills) 10. Community High School (Ann Arbor) 1. Cranbrook Schools (Bloomfield Hills) 2. Greenhills School (Ann Arbor) 3. Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills) 4. Interlochen Arts Academy (Interlochen) 5. The Roeper School (Bloomfield Hills) 6. University Liggett School (Grosse Pointe Woods) 7. Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor) 8. Michigan Islamic Academy (Ann Arbor) 9. Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (West Bloomfield) 10. Academy of Sacred Heart (Bloomfield Hills) 1. Novi Community School District (Oakland County) 2. Northville Public Schools (Wayne and Oakland counties) 3. Troy School District (Oakland County) 4. Oakland Schools (Oakland County) 5. Bloomfield Hills Schools (Oakland County) 6. Okemos Public Schools (Ingham County) 7. Rochester Community School District (Oakland County) 8. Van Buren Intermediate School District (Van Buren County) 9. Birmingham Public Schools (Oakland County) 10. New Buffalo Area Schools (Berrien County)
Fast Company
36 minutes ago
- Fast Company
August full moon tonight? The ‘Sturgeon Moon' is coming: Here's when to see it—and what it means for the Perseid meteor shower
There's something fishy going on in the sky this week, but don't worry—it doesn't smell like when your coworker heats up their leftover tilapia in the communal microwave. Instead, it's a feast for the eyes: The full moon will be on display this Saturday, August 9. This moon is also known as the Sturgeon Moon. Let's bait our hooks with the meaning behind this name, as well as some aquatic facts, before we catch the knowledge of how best to see it. (There's even some night-time drama.) Why is August's full moon called the Sturgeon Moon? Over time each full moon picked up cute nicknames which were popularized by The Old Farmer's Almanac. These monikers were influenced by Native American, colonial, and European cultures. The Sturgeon Full Moon is inspired by the abundance of the giant lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain during the month of August which was a major food source for the Native American tribes in the regions. Sadly, overfishing and environmental issues have greatly decreased the numbers of these freshwater fish. Are lake sturgeons still threatened? Thankfully conservation efforts such as stocking programs and restoring habitat connections have increased the number of these prehistoric looking creatures. In 2024 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concluded they did not need to be listed under the Endangered Species Act. Despite its name, lake sturgeons can be found from the Hudson Bay to the Mississippi River. They eat small invertebrates, like crayfish, snails, and leeches. These fish are known for their ability to live long and prosperous lives. Males can reach 55 years old and females have been recorded at 150 years old. During those long years, lake sturgeons can reach six and a half feet and 200 pounds. It is easy to see why Native American tribes valued them as a food source. What is the best time to see the August 2025 full moon? To see the full moon the sturgeon inspired, you might have to stay up late or get up early. It reaches peak illumination on Saturday, August 9, at 3:55 a.m. ET. If losing out on sleep isn't your jam, it will appear full on Friday night to the naked eye. What else is going on in the sky this month? The light from the Sturgeon Full Moon will actually interfere with another celestial phenomenon. The Perseid Meteor Shower began on July 14 and will continue until September 1. This annual summer event occurs when the Earth travels through the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle. Its peak comes on August 12-13 which means the moon will still be pretty bright, washing out some of the fainter meteors according to NASA. Because of this the space agency suggests holding out for the Geminids meteor shower instead which occurs in December. So this August, let's hear it for the Sturgeon moon, even if it upstages the meteors.
New York Times
37 minutes ago
- New York Times
Oh, Do You Have Some Zucchini?
As a longtime apartment dweller, I've dabbled in the requisite windowsill herb garden, and I did once get reprimanded by my super for keeping a planter of sprouting radishes on my fire escape. But I have never known the true pleasures of tending a garden. Oh, have I heard about the pitfalls, though. Over the years of writing this newsletter, I have received from readers multiple versions of the following: too much zucchini so much zucchini the zucchini is taking over who will save us! Zucchini plants are, in a word, prolific. You've already made enough zucchini loaves and cakes to supply a bakery and have given enough away to curry favor with all of your neighbors. Now, Zucchini Bingo is the answer. Zucchini Pancakes | Summer Vegetable Skewers | Orzo Salad With Lentils and Zucchini | Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts | Chilled Zucchini Soup With Lemon and Basil | Crispy Zucchini Hero | Summer Pasta With Zucchini, Ricotta and Basil | Sheet-Pan Zucchini, Tomatoes and Feta | Zucchini Salad With Bread Crumbs Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
