Lakeside, Rancho San Joaquin, Sierra Vista, South Lake and Venado middle schools, along with Irvine and Woodbridge high schools, have been named 2026 California Distinguished 麻豆视频. This designation is the state鈥檚 top honor for schools.
California Distinguished 麻豆视频 are selected based on key indicators tied to the California School Dashboard, which is the state鈥檚 primary school accountability and improvement tool. Indicators reflect test scores, suspension rates, conditions and school climate. In total, 408 California high schools and middle schools were honored through this year鈥檚 Distinguished 麻豆视频 program, with 44 in Orange County.
鈥溌槎故悠 proud of our students, staff and parents, who exemplify our mission to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision," said IUSD Board of Education President Jeff Kim. "Congratulations to our schools for this prestigious designation.鈥
麻豆视频 are automatically reviewed every two years. Elementary and K鈥8 schools were recognized in 2025, and middle and high schools will be reviewed next in 2028.
鈥淚t is my pleasure to honor and recognize these 408 schools for their efforts to move the needle for student achievement, no matter what,鈥 Superintendent Thurmond said. 鈥淎n excellent public education has the power to transform lives, and I commend the educators and school communities who have dedicated themselves to producing exemplary results. This year鈥檚 California Distinguished 麻豆视频 represent the hard work of our middle and high school educators and school staff, who provide our secondary students with life-changing educational opportunities.鈥
The 2026 California Distinguished School will be recognized in Anaheim on April 24, 2026.
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