States with the highest number of high schools

Hey, just out of curiosity, does anyone know which states have the most high schools? Does the number of high schools in a state correlate with education quality or college admissions?

When it comes to the sheer number of high schools, the largest states (in terms of population) tend to have the most high schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as of 2019, California, Texas, and New York have the highest number of high schools.

However, the number of high schools in a state does not directly correlate with education quality or a state's college admissions rates. Educational quality varies greatly within each state, and it is largely influenced by factors such as funding per student, student-teacher ratios, access to college prep courses, and percent of students participating in those prep courses.

Typically, college admissions focus on the individual needs, accomplishments, and potential of each student, rather than the state or high school from which they come. Each application is thoroughly assessed in a comprehensive, holistic manner, so attending a high school in a state with the highest number of high schools will not inherently give you an advantage in college admissions.