Schools of Opportunity

[4] The project seeks to recognize those high schools that follow practices such as supporting students' physical and psychological health, having outreach to the community, and having a broad, enriched curriculum.

[7][8] That is, the project illustrates an alternative to ranking systems based on test score, which overwhelmingly reward schools that serve wealthy or cherry-picked student bodies.

Then, after two online reviews and one school visit, the gold and silver recognitions are announced.

[10] While designated Schools of Opportunity do not receive extra funding, the directors of the project hope for them to serve as role models for other peers.

[11] Schools of Opportunity was founded in 2014 in New York and Colorado by the National Education Policy Center and expanded across the United States in 2015.