AUSD High Schools Earn Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals

Three Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) high schools received medals in the US News & World Report annual “Best High Schools” report released last month, the district has announced.

Alameda High School received gold, Encinal High School earned silver, while Alameda Science and Technology Institutetoo bronze.

The rankings are based on the schools’ performances on state assessments and how well the schools prepare their students for college.

Analysts considered the number of students taking Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses, students’ scores on those tests, and the percentage of economically disadvantaged students enrolled at the school.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the great work that our high schools do to educate our students and prepare them for their futures,” said Superintendent Sean McPhetridge. “Each of our high schools is different from the others. The fact that each ranked among the ‘best’ in the state and the nation is a testament to the high-quality options and excellent educational opportunities we offer our families in this district.”

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