This week, the U.S. Department of Education recognized 356 schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 24 of which are public charter schools. The two performance categories are Exemplary High-Performing Schools and Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools. According to the United States Department of Education, the cohort of 2024 Blue Ribbon schools has leadership that strives for instructional excellence, teachers that utilize effective teaching methods, a commitment to staff development, and a prioritization of data-driven instruction to ensure all students succeed.
“Congratulations to all schools that earned the 2024 Blue Ribbon award – and of course, we are particularly proud of the public charter schools who earned this recognition,” says Starlee Coleman, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. “The Blue Ribbon honor celebrates schools that go above and beyond in closing achievement gaps for students or have exemplary proficiency ratings for students. The dual rating system acknowledges that it’s not only proficiency that matters, but it is meeting students where they are and ensuring they grow. We are thrilled that so many students across the country are receiving a high-quality public education, and we congratulate the teachers who do the on-the-ground work.”
The following charter schools were recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools:
- *Academy for Science and Design Chartered Public School in Nashua, New Hampshire
- *Ambassadors Preparatory Academy in Galveston, Texas
- Aquarian Charter School in Anchorage, Alaska
- Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center, Inc. In Prescott Valley, Arizona
- BASIS Chandler in Chandler, Arizona
- BRYSS Academy in Brownsville, Texas
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy in Belmont, Michigan
- DC Bilingual Public Charter School in Washington, DC
- DSST Cedar High School in Denver, Colorado
- Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Virginia
- HIVE Preparatory School in Miami, Florida
- Hudson Elementary School in Longview, Texas
- Icahn Charter School 4 in Bronx, New York
- Ichan Charter School 6 in Bronx, New York
- Langston Charter Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina
- Paramount Cottage Home in Indianapolis, Indiana
- *Pembroke Academy in Detroit, Michigan
- Renaissance Arts Academy in Los Angeles, California
- Rise Academy in Lubbock, Texas
- Soaring Heights Charter School in Jersey City, New Jersey
- Somerset Academy Davie Charter School in Davie, Florida
- True North Classical Academy in Miami, Florida
- *Twin Rivers Charter School in Yuba City, California
- *Western Center Academy in Hemet, California
*Denotes a school recognized as an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School. All others are Exemplary-High Performing Schools.
“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”
