8 LA Schools Receive Prestigious National Honor

LOS ANGELES, CA - Eight Los Angeles area schools are among just 23 in the state chosen as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.

Both public and private elementary, middle, and high schools were eligible. The distinction is based on students achieving high learning standards or making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap.

“Congratulations to all the schools on this list and to the educators, parents, students, and communities for helping students believe in themselves, set high goals, and realize their potential,” Torlakson said. “You are shining examples of the terrific things happening in California public education, and we must keep our momentum going because the California Way is to move forward and upward.”

Nationally, the U.S. Department of Education selected 342 schools for Blue Ribbon awards. In its 35-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has presented this award to more than 8,500 schools.

Here are the Los Angeles area schools chosen as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools:

• Leffingwell Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary School District
• Wedgeworth Elementary, Hacienda La Puente Unified
• California Academy of Mathematics and Science, Long Beach Unified
• Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High, Los Angeles Unified
• Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Los Angeles Unified
• KIPP Comienza Community Prep, Los Angeles Unified
• Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet, Los Angeles Unified
• Silver Spur Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

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