API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

886 (2009 Growth)
874 (2008 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2008 and spring 2009 (as reported in September 2009).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2008-2009)

-50-25 0255075100
  12 (2009 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target Yes 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 37%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

886
922
866
714
  All
Students
Asian White Students with Disabilities
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 API Statewide Rank


  • The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school's API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range.
  • The 2008 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2008.

2008 API Similar Schools Rank

  • To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
  • California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 82% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 49% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 74% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 88% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 84% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 74% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 76% (2009)
 71% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 25% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 74% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 29% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 75% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 65% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 69% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 71% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 87% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 81% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 0% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 13% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 24% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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  CST Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
All Students82%
Females84%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - declined to state81%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students49%
Females46%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Parent education - declined to state49%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Females90%
Males81%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipino71%
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Declined to state76%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disability28%
Students with no reported disability90%
English learner42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state86%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students88%
Females91%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner92%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - declined to state88%

GeometryThis School
All Students99%
Females99%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian98%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Students with no reported disability98%
Fluent-English proficient and English only98%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state98%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students74%
Females76%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asian76%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - declined to state74%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students88%
Females73%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with no reported disability88%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state88%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Females82%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipino65%
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Declined to state67%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Gifted and talented99%
Parent education - declined to state84%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students74%
Females72%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipino65%
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Declined to state55%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability20%
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - declined to state75%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Females80%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipino67%
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Declined to state67%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability83%
English learner35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - declined to state80%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students76%
Females67%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Filipino62%
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Declined to state58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disability39%
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - declined to state76%

Algebra IThis School
All Students25%
Females21%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asian27%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)26%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Parent education - declined to state25%

GeometryThis School
All Students74%
Females73%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - declined to state74%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students29%
Females31%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asian38%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)24%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with no reported disability28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Gifted and talented32%
Parent education - declined to state29%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students75%
Females74%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - declined to state75%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students65%
Females72%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asian76%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - declined to state65%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students69%
Females70%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Declined to state64%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability29%
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - declined to state69%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Females80%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Declined to state73%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - declined to state70%

PhysicsThis School
All Students87%
Females85%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with no reported disability86%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state87%

ChemistryThis School
All Students81%
Females71%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Parent education - declined to state82%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Parent education - declined to state0%

Algebra IThis School
All Students13%
Females6%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)13%
Non-economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Parent education - declined to state13%

GeometryThis School
All Students24%
Females25%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)32%
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Students with no reported disability24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Parent education - declined to state24%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 98% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 98% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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  CAHSEE Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students98%
Females98%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)99%
Declined to state100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Economic Status Unknown98%
Students with disability83%
English learner65%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Females98%
Males99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipino95%
Hispanic or Latino96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)98%
Declined to state100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Economic Status Unknown99%
Students with disability76%
English learner85%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 252121
2005 - 2006 252121
2004 - 2005 252121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20079%
2005 - 200610%
2004 - 200510%
Source: CA Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed for each year include the scores for students in grades 11 and 12.

More about the tests  

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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