U.S. News & World Report announced its list of the 2022 Best High Schools in America, based on the review of nearly 24,000 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) led Florida once again with 91 traditional and magnet schools on the list, including six high schools among the top 100 in the nation and nine in the top 20 for the state. This includes School for Advanced Studies (SAS), which is ranked the number one school in Florida, and the fourth top school in the nation.

The magazine analyzed all the schools using a six-step analysis, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) tests, school performance, math and reading proficiency, graduation rates and achievement gap.

Six M-DCPS schools were recognized as among the best 100 schools in the nation:

• #4 – School for Advanced Studies (SAS)
• #39 – School for Advanced Studies (SAS) Homestead
• #60 – Young Women’s Preparatory Academy
• #73 – Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
• #99 – iPreparatory Academy (iPrep)

• #1 – School for Advanced Studies (SAS)
• #3 – School for Advanced Studies (SAS) Homestead
• #6 – Young Women’s Preparatory Academy
• #7 – Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
• #8 – Design & Architecture Senior High School (DASH)
• #11 – iPreparatory Academy (iPrep)
• #12 – Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST@FIU)
• #18 – International Studies Preparatory Academy
• #19 – Terra Environmental Research Institute

The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) – a partnership between Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), CareerSource South Florida, The Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County, the EdFed Educational Federal Credit Union and the Foundation for New Education Initiatives – has officially kicked off for 2022. Entering its 7th consecutive year, SYIP connects rising 10th- through 12th-grade M-DCPS students (ages 15-18) with local businesses for a mutually beneficial workforce experience, July through August 2022.

Eligible students are encouraged to apply for the program at MiamiInterns.org beginning March 30; interested businesses may visit the same site or call 305.693.3005 to register.

"This year's Summer Youth Internship Program returns in full force to ensure that our students make the most out of workplace learning," said Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Jose L. Dotres. "Sophomores, juniors and seniors will greatly benefit from this experience by exploring pathways to future careers in Miami-Dade and our community will gain young talent with the potential to grow and prosper locally."

"The Summer Youth Internship Program offers an invaluable opportunity for Miami-Dade students to gain marketable skills, experience and getting paid, while they're still in high school," said Ann Stith, executive director of Foundation for New Education Initiatives. "These kids work hard and provide genuine support to the companies with whom they get paired up."

Employers carry zero liability as all SYIP interns carry student accident insurance; interns work five consecutive 30-hour weeks and are paid by SYIP, not employers. Potential interns are vetted before entering the program, and participating employers interview applicants themselves and decide who they wish to hire.

"Miami-Dade County has supported the Summer Internship Youth Program since its launch and I am excited to sustain our commitment and continue investing in our youth," says Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "Through opportunities like SYIP, our students develop skills and gain on-the-job experience that help them become the future leaders of Miami-Dade County. We encourage our young people to seize this wonderful opportunity to grow their experience, expertise and connections."

"It's a win-win all around," said Rick Beasley, executive director of CareerSource South Florida. "Local businesses can expand their staff at no cost, while students gain real-life skills and knowledge. And our community wins overall by getting in on the ground floor when it comes to training a viable future workforce for Miami."

"When the SYIP partners convened to plan out this year's iteration of the program, we asked ourselves how to expand awareness of the initiative even further," said James Haj, president and CEO of The Children's Trust. "Working with local influencers is helping us widen our potential pool of both students and businesses. The more people who know about this opportunity for our students, the better it is for Miami, today and in the future."