As a former IB student, I highly recommend the IB Diploma Programme. I believe I was far better prepared for college than my non-IB counterparts because I'd been prepared to think critically and globally. If you are a parent or a student interested in enrolling in an IB Diploma Programme, this article is for you.
I've compiled a list of all the IB Diploma Programme schools in the United States and arranged them by state.
I've also provided several of the school's Diploma Rates. The Diploma Rate is determined by the percentage of students who receive IB Diplomas out of those who were diploma candidates. Not all students who pursue an IB Diploma will receive the credential; you must meet certain requirements (by achieving specific test scores and completing specific projects at a satisfactory level).
For more information, check out our in-depth article on what the IB Program entails.
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the IB has decided to extend the adaptations which were put in place for 2021 to 2022. May 2022 IB assessments will have two routes, exam and non-exam, depending on which your school chooses. Stay up to date with the latest information on what this means for IB diplomas, course credit for IB classes, and more with our our IB COVID-19 FAQ article.
First and foremost, you should use this information to locate the IB Diploma Programme school nearest to you. If you're lucky enough to have a couple of IB DP schools in your area or if you're simply trying to decide between an IB and non-IB school, then you should compare the two using a couple of data points.
If you're comparing two or more IB DP schools or an IB School with a non-IB school, I recommend emailing the IB coordinator at each school (you can contact them through the school's hyperlink below) and asking for the following:
You should also look at how long they have been an IB School (the older schools tend to have better teachers and Diploma Rates). You can find this information on the IB school page (simply click the hyperlinked school name and you are there).
If you're comparing an IB school to a non-IB school, email someone in the administration at the non-IB school and ask for the following information:
The answer to these questions are important, and if the IB coordinator/administrator is not willing to answer them, you should be wary of the school. (Most likely, it means that they're performing poorly in one or all of these categories.)
Below is a sample comparison between Pedro Menendez High School in St. Augustine, FL, and St. Petersburg High School in St. Petersburg, FL, using information such as Diploma Rates, how long each school has been an IB school, and what each school's IB Programme admission criteria is.
Based on the information given, if my child or I met the qualifications for St. Petersburg High School, I would choose to attend their program given the fact that their IB program is over 30 years old and has such a high Diploma Rate. This high school clearly knows the IB Program well, and you or your child will be much more likely to receive an IB Diploma by attending here.
Now that you know what to look for in an IB school, you can start looking for nearby IB Diploma Programme schools. The following list is organized alphabetically by US state. You may also use your keyboard's ctrl + f function to search for specific school names or cities.
| Auburn High School | Auburn |
| Central High School, Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| Columbia High School | Huntsville |
| Daphne High School | Daphne |
| Fairhope High School | Fairhope |
| Hoover High School | Hoover |
| Jefferson County IB School | Birmingham |
| Ramsay Alternative High School | Birmingham |
| S.S. Murphy High School | Mobile |
| W. P. Davidson High School | Mobile |
| Palmer High School | Palmer |
| West Anchorage High School | Anchorage |