Preuss Earns Accolades
When The Preuss School UC San Diego opened its doors in 1999, no one knew that it would become a national phenomenon. From the donors whose generosity literally built the school to the teachers, students and parents who took a chance to be part of an educational experiment, everyone involved believed in the vision for the school—the idea of equal access to a quality education. But none of them knew that Preuss would achieve the level of success that it has achieved today.
Now, nearly 20 years later, Preuss is recognized as a model for success. Preuss was named the best high school in San Diego and sixth in California by U.S. News & World Report and one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post.
Preuss has also earned other accolades including:
- For three years in a row, Newsweek named Preuss the top transformative high school in the nation, citing the school’s ability to lead the way in getting low-income and first-generation students ready for college and beyond.
- The Daily Beast recognized Preuss as the top “change-making” school in America.
- Named a National Association of Secondary School Principals “Breakthrough School” — selected for high academic achievement while serving large numbers of students living in poverty.
- In 13 years, Preuss has had 39 Gates Millennium Scholars. These prestigious scholarships cover all college costs for undergraduate and graduate education.
- Ranked a top five charter high school in California in a report by the University of Southern California
- Named a California Gold Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School – programs that honor outstanding, innovative schools throughout California.
- U.S. Department of Education 2010 National Blue Ribbon School – recognized as one of the top schools in the nation.
More important than rankings, however, is the fact that Preuss remains dedicated to quality education, community service and its students. Learn more about what sets Preuss apart and makes us a model for success.