An IB Diploma is valuable for a number of reasons.
The first is that it quite possibly represents the highest degree of achievement available in the US public school system.
Furthermore, it is the only internationally recognized educational credential widely available to American students.
The Diploma is also of significant value throughout the college application process. Students who are enrolled in this level of coursework and are demonstrating proficiency are recognized for their ambitious goal setting and their solid academic preparation by colleges and universities across the nation.
Lastly, successful achievement of the IB Diploma is a noteworthy accomplishment achieved by a relatively small number of students at MRHS (about 40/year) and in the State of Washington (about 500/year).