Bonita Unified Staff Honor Seniors with Congratulatory Lawn Signs
Bonita Unified seniors from San Dimas High School are being honored with congratulatory lawn signs all across the city. Teachers, coaches and parents are posing with the signs and sharing them on social media to honor the class of 2020 graduates. The District continues to find innovative and creative ways to celebrate the students, for whom in-person graduation ceremonies are likely postponed or cancelled due to social distancing regulations.
Monrovia High School Ranked as Top School by U.S. News & World Report
Monrovia High School has been ranked in the top 13% of schools by U.S. News and World Report, recognizing the school’s Early College partnership with Citrus College, as well its award-winning career pathways, including its Math and Science Academy – which earned a Gold Ribbon Award from the California Department of Education in 2014 – and Humanities Academy and Video Production Academy. Monrovia earned a score of 87.08, earning a high ranking among approximately 2,600 high schools in California.
Paramount High School Ranked Top School by U.S. News & World Report
Paramount High School has been ranked among the nation’s top-performing public schools by U.S. News and World Report, recognizing the school’s efforts to boost student achievement and promote college readiness. Paramount High School ranked in the top 30% of high schools in the nation on the 2020 Best High Schools list and earned a strong ranking among nearly 2,600 high schools in California.
Lynwood High School Ranked as Top School by U.S. News & World Report
Lynwood Unified received a 2020 Best High School ranking for Lynwood High School from the U.S. News & World Report, which numerically ranked nearly 18,000 schools nationwide this year. Lynwood High is ranked 4,193 in the National Rankings, based on student performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well they prepare students for college. Lynwood Unified continues to have an overall graduation rate over 90%.
West Covina Unified High Schools Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Edgewood and West Covina high schools have been ranked in the top 16% of schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, recognizing strong student achievement in their International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. Edgewood High and West Covina High earned scores of 90.41 and 84.32, respectively, earning high rankings among approximately 2,600 high schools in California. Edgewood High maintained its strong ranking from 2019 and West Covina High boosted its score by more than 3.5 points.
Baldwin Park High School senior Marisa Martinez and Sierra Vista High School senior Jade Zuniga have been awarded $1,000 scholarships from the East San Gabriel Valley chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for their exceptional work in advocating for mental health on campus and de-stigmatizing mental health issues in their communities. NAMI Club members work to spread positive messages on campus and provide workshops for students to discuss mental health and wellness issues.
El Monte Union Senior Recognized as 2020 Dell Scholar
Arroyo High School senior Yvette Martinez has been recognized as a 2020 Dell Scholar by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. Martinez will receive $20,000, spread over four years, a laptop and access to Dell Scholars Connect, a mentoring network that offers year-round support from current and former Dell Scholars. Martinez is leaning towards attending UC Berkeley, where she plans to study public health and public safety.
Fontana Unified AVID Program Boasts 100% College Admission Rate
A.B. Miller High School’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is celebrating a 100% admission rate to four-year universities for the 10th year in a row. AVID aims to narrow the achievement gap between the lowest- and highest-performing students and ensure more students enroll in four-year colleges and universities. Many of A.B. Miller’s AVID seniors will pursue degrees in STEM fields, including biology, chemistry, computer science, nursing and more.
Monrovia Unified to Honor Monrovia’s Birthday with Virtual Celebration
Monrovia Unified School District’s community will celebrate the city of Monrovia’s birthday with an at-home celebration beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16. In place of the usual parade, carnival and live entertainment, a virtual experience is planned that will allow the school community to wish Monrovia a happy birthday from the safety of their homes. Students and families will submit videos wishing the city a happy birthday and take part in an at-home pie eating contest.
Edgewood and West Covina high schools have been ranked in the top 16 percent of schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, recognizing strong student achievement in their International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Edgewood High and West Covina High earned scores of 90.41 and 84.32, respectively, earning high rankings among approximately 2,600 high schools in California. Edgewood High maintained its strong ranking from 2019 and West Covina High boosted its score by more than 3.5 points. Each school’s score correlates to its percentile position in the 2020 Best High Schools rankings.
