Monrovia School Honored as a California Distinguished School

Thirty-nine schools in Los Angeles County were among 218 named as California Distinguished Schools today, including Clifton Middle School in Monrovia.

"These schools have gone the extra mile to provide high-quality instruction that puts their students on the right path toward career and college," Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, said.

"Given the enormous challenges schools have faced in recent years, it is inspiring to see this kind of success in so many schools," Torlakson said.

Making the grade in Monrovia was Clifton Middle School.

Selection is based on grades and closing performance gaps among demographic groups.

Los Angeles County schools making the list were:
   -- Artesia High;
   -- Martin B. Tetzlaff Middle;
   -- Foothills Middle;
   -- Richard Henry Dana Middle;
   -- El Roble Intermediate;
   -- Warren High;
   -- Granada Middle;
   -- Glen A. Wilson High;
   -- Newton Middle;
   -- Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter;
   -- Alice C. Stelle Middle;
   -- Arthur E. Wright Middle;
   -- Calabasas High;
   -- California Academy of Mathematics and Science;
   -- International Polytechnic High;
   -- Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High;
   -- Community Charter Early College High;
   -- Community Charter Middle;
   -- KIPP Academy of Opportunity;
   -- Lakeview Charter High;
   -- Renaissance Arts Academy;
   -- Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate;
   -- Clifton Middle;
   -- Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle;
   -- Palos Verdes High;
   -- Huntington Middle;
   -- San Marino High;
   -- New West Charter;
   -- South Pasadena Senior High;
   -- Casimir Middle;
   -- Edward J. Richardson Middle;
   -- West High;
   -- South Pointe Middle;
   -- Edgewood High;
   -- West Covina High;
   -- Rancho Pico Junior High;
   -- Sierra Vista Junior High;
   -- William S. Hart Senior High; and
   -- Richard Henry Dana Middle.

The state recognizes elementary schools in alternate years.