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Release: #24-44
September 23, 2024
Contact: Communications
E-mail: communications@cde.ca.gov
Phone: 916-319-0818

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Congratulates 30 California Schools Recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today 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,” Superintendent Thurmond said. “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.

Public schools are nominated by top education officials in each state, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education. More information about the program is available on the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools web page External link opens in new window or tab..

California’s National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024
County School/District City

Alameda

Alameda Science and Technology Institute, Alameda Unified School District

Alameda

Alameda

John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley Unified

Berkeley

Alameda

Creekside Middle School, Castro Valley Unified

Castro Valley

Alameda

Warm Springs Elementary School, Fremont Unified

Fremont

Alameda

Southgate Elementary School, Hayward Unified School District

Hayward

Alameda

Madison Elementary School, San Leandro Unified

San Leandro

El Dorado

Lake Forest Elementary School, Rescue Union Elementary

El Dorado Hills

Fresno

Design Science Middle College High School, Fresno Unified

Fresno

Kings

Monroe Elementary School, Hanford Elementary School District

Hanford

Los Angeles

California Academy of Mathematics and Science, Long Beach Unified School District

Carson

Los Angeles

Gretchen Whitney High School, ABC Unified

Cerritos

Los Angeles

Students On Academic Rise (SOAR) High School, Antelope Valley Union High School District

Lancaster

Los Angeles

Renaissance Arts Academy, Renaissance Arts Academy

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Palos Verdes Estates

Los Angeles

San Marino High School, San Marino Unified

San Marino

Los Angeles

Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina, West Covina Unified

West Covina

Los Angeles

Wallen L. Andrews School, Whittier City School District

Whittier

Los Angeles

Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Los Angeles Unified

Wilmington

Orange

South Lake Middle School, Irvine Unified

Irvine

Orange

Mission Viejo Christian School

Mission Viejo

Placer

William Kaseberg Elementary School, Roseville City Elementary

Roseville

Riverside

Western Center Academy, Hemet Unified

Hemet

Sacramento

West Campus High School, Sacramento City Unified

Sacramento

San Diego

Sessions Elementary School, San Diego Unified School District

San Diego

San Joaquin

Mountain House High School, Lammersville Joint Unified

San Joaquin

San Luis Obispo

Los Ranchos Elementary School, San Luis Coastal Unified

San Luis Obispo

Santa Clara

Joaquin Miller Middle School, Cupertino Union School District

San Jose

Santa Clara

Leigh High School, Campbell Union High

San Jose

Santa Clara

Lynbrook High School, Fremont Union High School District

San Jose

Sutter

Twin Rivers Charter School, Twin Rivers Charter

Yuba City

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Tony Thurmond — State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Communications Division, Room 5602, 916-319-0818, Fax 916-319-0100

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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