GGUSD high schools score big in latest U.S. News rankings

 

It was a clean sweep.

Each year U.S. News & World Report releases its rankings of what it considers to be “America’s Best High Schools” and the outcome shined glory on the Garden Grove Unified School District.

Evaluated based on college readiness, graduation rates and other factors, the nation’s 18,000 high schools – public and private – were rated and all seven of the GGUSD comprehensive high schools ranked in the top 20 percent of the nation.

La Quinta High School ranked 30th in the Los Angeles metro area, 75th in California and 512th in the nation.
Also, four of the six high schools – Bolsa Grande, Garden Grove, La Quinta and Pacifica – ranked in the top 10 percent in California.

“This national recognition reflects the extraordinary commitment of our teachers and staff to preparing every student for success in college, career and beyond,” said Board of Education President Bob Harden.

“The continued recognition of our high schools affirms the strength of our academic programs, the quality of instruction across our district and the outstanding opportunities available to GGUSD students.”

The GGUSD serves most of Garden Grove and portions of Anaheim, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Stanton and Westminster.