30 California schools receive Blue Ribbon recognition
October 28, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has congratulated 30 California schools that have been chosen among the 356 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This prestigious award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that close achievement and opportunity gaps and where students achieve high learning standards.
“It’s an honor to recognize our exceptional Blue Ribbon Schools, where academic excellence and support for every student truly shine,” Thurmond said in a Sept. 23 news release. “Their commitment to creating an inclusive and outstanding learning environment embodies our mission for education here in California. Their dedication is an inspiration to us all, and we proudly celebrate this remarkable achievement.”
Schools are recognized based on the school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing opportunity gaps among student subgroups. The recognized schools are among the state’s highest performing based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates.
The award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. With its 41st cohort, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to nearly 9,800 schools.
California's 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Alameda County: Alameda Science and Technology Institute, Alameda USD; John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley USD; Creekside Middle School, Castro Valley USD; Warm Springs Elementary School, Fremont USD; Southgate Elementary School, Hayward USD; Madison Elementary School, San Leandro USD.
El Dorado County: Lake Forest Elementary School, Rescue Union Elementary SD.
Fresno County: Design Science Middle College High School, Fresno USD.
Kings County: Monroe Elementary School, Hanford Elementary SD.
Los Angeles County: California Academy of Mathematics and Science, Long Beach USD; Gretchen Whitney High School, ABC USD; Students On Academic Rise (SOAR) High School, Antelope Valley Union HSD; Renaissance Arts Academy; Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Peninsula USD; San Marino High School, San Marino USD; Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina, West Covina USD; Wallen L. Andrews School, Whittier City SD; Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Los Angeles USD.
Orange County: South Lake Middle School, Irvine USD; Mission Viejo Christian School.
Placer County: William Kaseberg Elementary School, Roseville City ESD.
Riverside County: Western Center Academy, Hemet USD.
Sacramento County: West Campus High School, Sacramento City USD.
San Diego County: Sessions Elementary School, San Diego USD.
San Joaquin County: Mountain House High School, Lammersville Joint USD.
San Luis Obispo County: Los Ranchos Elementary School, San Luis Coastal USD.
Santa Clara County: Joaquin Miller Middle School, Cupertino Union SD; Leigh High School, Campbell Union HSD; Lynbrook High School, Fremont Union HSD.
Sutter County: Twin Rivers Charter School.