Be Honored. Be More. National Society of High School Scholars is a distinguished academic honor society, committed to recognizing, serving and networking the highest-achieving student scholars in more than 26,000 high schools across 170 countries. Criteria for membership is based on academic performance and is the highest among national high school honors programs. Since our founding in 2002, NSHSS has fostered a diverse and inclusive organization of exceptional young leaders of more than 2 million members spanning high school to college to career. Our mission is to honor academic achievement and provide unique resources and scholarships that enrich educational journeys, fuel career interests and drive community impact. Visit us at www.nshss.org, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat @nshss, Facebook at www.facebook.com/nshss.