Living near a good school can add up to £47,000 ($57,000) onto the price of a house, according to new analysis. House prices near good schools are an average of 7% higher than in the surrounding ...

I have also had the good fortune to be in the company of thousands of children and their families. No, I do not consider myself an expert on all things that define a school.

At a time when our schools and colleges are crowded as never before , we think it may be stimulating to look into the performance of outstanding American high schools. Here we turn the spotlight ...

The Good Schools Guide recommends that parents view Ofsted reports, exam results and performance data, and check whether a good percentage of children get higher grades.

1. A Good Principal.Spend at least 30 minutes with the principal. Five or more years experience at the school is a good sign. If the school has had more than two principals in the past five years ...

How can U.S. high schools do a better job? A new study identifies key characteristics of high schools that work. ... What Makes a Good High School? April 30, 2006 8:00 AM ET. By . Elaine Korry ...

The School Accountability Report Card (see up above) provides a school’s suspension and expulsion rates. In LAUSD’s open data profile there are several places to view school climate data.