Eight Elements of High School Improvement: A Mapping Framework
from National High School Center at the American Institutes for Research betterhighschools.org
This document offers descriptions of the eight elements of high school improvement:
• Rigorous Curriculum and Instruction
• Teacher Effectiveness and Professional Growth
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Organization and Structure
• Assessment and Accountability
• Student and Family Involvement
• Effective Leadership
• Sustainability

