Indicators of Excellence

  • National Blue Ribbon Schools

    9 GUSD schools have earned the U.S. Office of Education's highest designation for a public school, the National Blue Ribbon.

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  • California Distinguished Schools

    26 GUSD schools have received California's highest award for excellence, the California Distinguished School Award. To earn this designation, schools must complete a rigorous evaluation that includes academic achievement, quality of instruction, school leadership, parent involvement, and school-community partnerships.

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  • California Gold Ribbon Schools

    The Gold Ribbon Schools Award recognizes California schools that have made gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education.

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  • Title I Academic Achieving Schools

    17 of GUSD's 18 Title I schools have been named Title I Academic Achieving School.

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  • Teachers of the Year

    Glendale's reputation also attracts excellent teachers and other professionals. People want to come and work in the district. One indicator is that Glendale Schools have placed more teachers in the semi-finals of the California Teachers of the Year program during the past 12 years than any other district of comparable size in the state.

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  • Other Academic Awards and Recognitions

    Glendale Unified schools have received various awards and recognitions. Check out the timeline from over the years.

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