Straight 'A's' For Solon Schools On State Report Card

SOLON, OH — For the fourth straight year, the Solon City Schools are Ohio's highest performing district. The school system earned straight "A's" on the annual state report cards issued by the Ohio Department of Education.

Solon Schools Superintendent Joe Regano celebrated the performance of his schools and his district as a whole, saying the grades were a reason for celebration and gratitude toward teachers and students. He also congratulated school districts across the state for the overall increase in district performance.

"The continued academic excellence reflected in these results is a direct outgrowth of the district’s mission of meeting the needs of every student every day. The perseverance and grit it takes to keep a laser focus doing what is best for students so they can achieve their personal best and meet increasingly high expectations is not easy. It takes an unwavering commitment and strong partnership with our families and community. We saw this exceptional community support for Solon’s academic program in the spring during the levy campaign. None of this would be possible without that support," Regano said in an emailed statement.

Here are the grades for the Solon Schools (spoiler: they're all A's):

• Achievement: A
• Progress: A
• Gap Closing: A
• Graduation Rate: A
• Improving At-risk Readers: Not Rated
• Preparation for Success: A

“We are so gratified that the results announced today reflect the hard work, effort and passion for learning we see in our students,” Regano said. “We can always improve and as we do every day, we will commit to the work necessary to continue to do better. But today is for gratitude and celebration. Thank you to everyone in the Solon Schools’ community for the role they play each day in our students’ successes and congratulations to our students, staff, families and the entire community on this noteworthy achievement.”

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