NEW YORK — U.S. News & World Report recently released its annual Wisconsin school rankings, based on graduation rate, college readiness, Advanced Placement coursework, and enrollment. The rankings are based on school performance in state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well students are prepared for college.

Out of 452 Wisconsin public high schools — including charter schools — Platteville was ranked 19th in the state and 834th in the country (out of 24,000 high schools). 

The Wisconsin rankings are at www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/search?state-urlname=wisconsin&ranked=true.