Good News: SHBS Retains Its Place on the KingLead Top 100 List

2026-04-30From : 管理员Click : 105

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Good News

Griggs China warmly congratulates our member school, Shanghai Hongrun Boyuan School (SHBS), for strongly ranking in the National Top 40 (U.S. University Admission) and securing the 12th place in Shanghai on the "2026 China International School Competitiveness Ranking Top 100" recently released by KingLead Research Institute.

As an authoritative ranking published by KingLead for the ninth consecutive year, this year's evaluation is based on five core dimensions: certification competitiveness, faculty competitiveness, research and innovation capability, college admission competitiveness, and professional assessment. Thanks to its continuously improving educational strength and steadily rising overall performance, SHBS has achieved a significant leap compared to last year, once again submitting an outstanding answer sheet with remarkable results.

Griggs China has always firmly believed that true growth never stops at a single breakthrough in rankings. This outstanding achievement is not only a strong affirmation of SHBS’ years of dedication to international education and its commitment to holistic development but also a genuine testament to the collective efforts of all faculty, students, and parents.

Let us move forward hand in hand to create an even more promising future!

Evaluation System

美国本科方向指标权重

Indicator Weights for U.S. Undergraduate Admission

Competitiveness in Accreditation

Accreditation by Mainstream Examination Boards

The AP courses offered by SHBS are accredited by the College Board.

Accreditation by Mainstream Certification Bodies

SHBS partners with Griggs to provide students with an American high school diploma program. Griggs is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA).

Shanghai Hongrun Boyuan School is also accredited by Cognia, the world's largest nonprofit international school accreditation authority.

Competitiveness in Faculty

· Student-to-Teacher Ratio

· Proportion of Highly Qualified Teachers (Master's Degree or Above)

SHBS maintains a 1:4 teacher-student ratio and implements small-class teaching, enabling teachers to precisely address the individual needs of each child and ensure meticulous care for every student.

The teaching team includes graduates from top global universities such as the University of Oxford, Columbia University, Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, Tsinghua University, and Peking University.

Research and Innovation Capability

· Research and Innovation Resources

· Research and Innovation Projects

· Research and Innovation Achievements

2022 iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition) - Global Bronze Award
2025-2026 VEX Robotics Asia Open Championship Finals - First Prize

College Admission Competitiveness

US Undergraduate Admission

Number of students admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT
Number of students admitted to other Ivy League schools and Top 10 universities in the latest U.S. News ranking
Number of students admitted to universities ranked 11–20 in the latest U.S. News ranking
Number of students admitted to universities ranked 21–30 in the latest U.S. News ranking
Number of students admitted to universities ranked 31–50 in the latest U.S. News ranking
Number of students admitted to other U.S. universities

In the past application cycles, SHSB students, due to their solid academic foundation, diverse comprehensive qualities, and unwavering efforts, have received admission offers from numerous top-tier U.S. universities.

Top National Universities include: University of Chicago, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Berkeley, New York University, Emory University, University of Virginia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Southern California, University of California, San Diego.

Top Liberal Arts Colleges include: Carleton College (#6 among U.S. liberal arts colleges), Claremont McKenna College, Davidson College, Grinnell College, Bryn Mawr College, Pitzer College, Colorado College, Macalester College, Bates College, Mount Holyoke College, Oberlin College, Lafayette College, Bard College, Occidental College, Franklin & Marshall College.

Professional Assessment

Based on field research and expert opinions

SHBS firmly adheres to its educational philosophy that "the Right Education is the Best Education," and is committed to cultivating happy creators who possess both Chinese roots and a global sense of responsibility. We believe that true education is about igniting, not instilling.
College Admission Outcomes: Graduates have consistently gained admission to Top 50 universities in the United States and other world-renowned institutions, demonstrating strong competitiveness across diverse fields such as engineering, social sciences, arts, and business. Many students, through their outstanding performance in featured programs, have earned recognition from prestigious universities.

SHBS centered around the U.S. high school curriculum and AP courses, offers over a hundred multi-dimensional courses at varying difficulty levels. Through a "stratified, classroom-based flexible system," it achieves a "personalized curriculum for each student." Leveraging diverse pathways such as "Double Excellence Courses," interdisciplinary projects, and overseas exchange programs, the school has built a personalized educational ecosystem that supports both academic growth and talent development, seamlessly bridging to international education.

Rating System

Based on the rankings, the KingLead 2026 China International School Competitiveness Ranking Top 100 assigns ratings to international schools according to their level of competitiveness.

Specifically:

Rankings 1–20 correspond to a "5A" rating;
Rankings 21–50 correspond to a "4A" rating;
Rankings 51–100 correspond to a "3A" rating.

Indicator Weights for U.S. Undergraduate Admission · Shanghai

Shanghai Hongrun Boyuan School is the exclusive authorized member school of Griggs International Academy (GIA) in Shanghai, offering the official American Griggs high school diploma program. Founded in 2018 by Mr. Bowen Chen, a pioneer in Chinese international education, in collaboration with the listed company Hongrun Construction Group, the school is committed to providing high-quality American Griggs diploma program and Advanced Placement (AP) programs for students aspiring to study abroad. These programs are designed to seamlessly prepare students for higher education overseas.

SHBS is located in Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, adjacent to the ancient town tourist area, covering a total land area of approximately 43,000 square meters. The campus is well-equipped, including subject classrooms for physics, chemistry, biology, music, art, and computer science; specialized rooms for handicrafts, ceramics, woodworking, robotics, culinary arts, piano practice, and traditional Chinese calligraphy and culture; sports and fitness facilities such as indoor and outdoor basketball courts, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a rowing dock; as well as learning and recreational spaces including a library, media center, recording studio, and theater. We deeply understand that the environment serves as a "silent textbook." The Hongrun Boyuan campus does not seek ostentation, yet every detail reflects thoughtful design.

Campus Visit Invitation

We understand that even the most detailed descriptions cannot compare to experiencing the campus in person. The atmosphere, the spirit of our teachers and students — these intangible "feelings" are often key to making the right choice.

That’s why we invite you to schedule a private, in-depth campus tour with us. Immerse yourself in the real teaching environment and campus culture, and personally experience the unique community ecosystem of SHBS. We believe that one sincere and thorough visit speaks louder than thousands of words.

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