The National Study of School Evaluation undertook a major effort to develop new materials for evaluating secondary schools and their programs, resulting in the development of this volume. The entire system consists of eleven sections: (M) Manual; (N) School and Community; (O) Philosophy, Objectives and Priorities; (P) Design of Curriculum; (Q) Instructional Areas; (R) Individual Faculty Data; (S) School Staff and Administration; (T) Learning Media Services; (U) Student Personnel Services; (V) Student Activities; and (W) School Plant and Facilities. The "Manual" provides an overview of the evaluation process and explains in detail how the materials may be used. The section on "School and Community," together with the section on "Philosphy, Objectives and Priorities," gather data and assist in examining the school's existing philosophy in light of that data. The remaining eight sections use a common format with five points: principles, nature of the program, evaluation, plans for improvement, and current status. The school evaluation should take place in three steps: a self-evaluation using this system, an evaluation by a visiting committee, and a consideration and follow-up of the evaluation findings by the school. (Author/BW)