California Distinguished Schools in Oakland

A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection process. Eligibility is based on federal and state criteria including the No Child Left Behind program, Academic Performance Index (API), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

The program was established in 1985 and alternates each year between elementary (even years) and secondary (odd years) schools. The schools are recognized as distinguished for four years, and after that the recognition may be renewed.

  • 2014 California Distinguished School
    Achieve Academy
    Montclair Elementary School
    Think College Now Elementary School
  • 2012 California Distinguished School
    Acorn Woodland Elementary
    Henry J. Kaiser Elementary
  • 2011 California Distinguished School
    Montera Middle School
  • 2010 California Distinguished School
    Chabot Elementary
    Montclair Elementary School
    Peralta Elementary School
    Thornhill Elementary School
  • 2009 California Distinguished School
     Oakland School of the Arts
  • 2008 California Distinguished School
    Think College Now Elementary School
    Hillcrest Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
  • 2006 California Distinguished School
    Thornhill Elementary School
  • 2000 California Distinguished School
    Thornhill Elementary School
  • 1993 California Distinguished School
    Hillcrest Elementary School
  • 1990 California Distinguished School
    Roosevelt Middle School
    Street Academy
  • 1989 California Distinguished School
    Chabot Elementary School
    Cleveland Elementary School
    Crocker Highlands Elementary School
    Thornhill Elementary School
    Joaquin Miller Elementary School

 

Last Modified on May 27, 2014