New Hope-Solebury High School Ranked No. 4 In PA By U.S. News

NEW HOPE, PA — The New Hope-Solebury High School has once again been ranked No. 4 in Pennsylvania in the 2026–2027 Best High Schools Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, marking the second consecutive year the high school has earned a top-four ranking in the Commonwealth.

The high school was also ranked No. 1 in Bucks County and No. 6 in the Philadelphia, PA Metro Area, further recognizing its outstanding academic achievement and educational opportunities.

New Hope-Solebury High School also climbed significantly in the national rankings, earning the No. 254 spot among nearly 18,000 ranked public high schools nationwide.

The continued No. 4 ranking in Pennsylvania, coupled with a rise of more than 50 places nationally from last year's #308 ranking, reflects the sustained academic achievement of New Hope-Solebury students and the school's ongoing commitment to preparing students for success beyond high school, district officials said.

“This recognition is a reflection of the tremendous work happening every day in our classrooms and throughout our school," said Patrick Sasse, principal of New Hope-Solebury High School. "Our students challenge themselves, our faculty continue to innovate and grow, and our staff members are deeply committed to knowing and empowering every student to thrive.”

“We are incredibly proud of our students, faculty, and staff for this continued recognition,” said Dr. Charles Lentz, superintendent of New Hope-Solebury School District. “Maintaining a top-four ranking in Pennsylvania for a second consecutive year, while also moving higher in the national rankings, speaks to the consistency and strength of the educational experience our students receive. This recognition reflects the collective commitment of our entire school community to academic excellence, meaningful opportunities, and preparing our students for the future of possibilities.”

The U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings identify top-performing public high schools based on multiple measures of academic achievement and college preparation. For the 2026–27 rankings, U.S. News evaluated schools using six key indicators: college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, and graduation rate.