20 SoCal Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Award
California Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools
California is home to 33 schools that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Out of these, an impressive 20 schools are located in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
The selection process for these schools is based on their exceptional academic performance and their efforts to close achievement gaps. The U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, praised the honorees for setting a national example in education.
“The leaders, educators, and staff at our National Blue Ribbon Schools continually inspire me with their dedication to fostering academic excellence and building positive school cultures that support students of all backgrounds to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”
Nationwide, a total of 353 schools received this prestigious award.
Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, twelve schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools:
- Charles J. Carver Elementary School, ABC Unified, Cerritos
- Downtown Magnets High School, Los Angeles Unified, Los Angeles
- Glen A. Wilson High School, Hacienda La Puente Unified, Hacienda Heights
- Grace Miller Elementary School, Bonita Unified, La Verne
- Horace Mann Elementary School, Glendale Unified, Glendale
- Leffingwell Elementary School, East Whittier City School District, Whittier
- Los Molinos Elementary School, Hacienda La Puente Unified, Hacienda Heights
- Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Alhambra Unified, Alhambra
- Mesa Robles School, Hacienda La Puente Unified, Hacienda Heights
- Ocean View Elementary School, East Whittier City Elementary School District, Whittier
- San Jose Charter Academy, San Jose Charter Academy, West Covina
- Wedgeworth Elementary School, Hacienda La Puente Unified, Hacienda Heights
The Hacienda La Puente Unified school district is particularly proud, as four of its schools have received this honor. The Board of Education President, Christine H. Salazar, congratulated the district on this remarkable achievement.
Orange County
Six schools in Orange County have been awarded the National Blue Ribbon Schools recognition:
- G. Cook Elementary School, Garden Grove Unified, Garden Grove
- Buena Terra Elementary School, Centralia Elementary School District, Buena Park
- Crean Lutheran High School, Pacific Southwest District School District, Irvine
- Early College High School, Newport-Mesa Unified, Costa Mesa
- Susan B. Anthony Elementary School, Garden Grove Unified, Westminster
- Thomas Paine Elementary School, Garden Grove Unified, Garden Grove
Walter Muneton, the board president of Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD), expressed his excitement for the three schools in his district that received this prestigious award. He commended the teachers and staff for their dedication to providing an exceptional educational experience.
San Diego
In San Diego, two schools have been honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools:
- Casita Center for Technology, Science & Math, Vista Unified, Vista
- Garfield Elementary School, San Diego Unified, San Diego
Principal Mechale Mency Murphy of Garfield Elementary School, a Title 1 school serving low-income students, expressed her pride in receiving this recognition. She emphasized the importance of providing the best learning conditions for students from diverse backgrounds.
How did Clint Harwick, Superintendent of Garden Grove Unified School District, express his pride in the district’s commitment to excellence in education?
Mentary, Buena Park
Speaking about the achievement, Clint Harwick, Superintendent of Garden Grove Unified School District, expressed his pride in the district’s commitment to excellence in education. In San Diego County, two schools have been honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools: The San Dieguito Union High School District celebrated the recognition of La Costa Meadows Elementary and highlighted the importance of providing quality education to all students. This year’s National Blue Ribbon Schools serve as shining examples of academic excellence and commitment to student success in California. Their dedicated educators and staff, along with the support of their communities, have created exceptional learning environments where students thrive. These schools should be celebrated for their outstanding achievements and recognized for the positive impact they have on their students and communities.San Diego County
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