Long Beach School Earns 2024 National Blue Ribbon Award

LONG BEACH, CA — The California Academy of Mathematics and Science was awarded National Blue Ribbon Award status, a prestigious honor given by the U.S. Department of Education.

The honor is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. It also validates the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in attaining scholastic achievement.

CAMS has earned National Blue Ribbon status in 2004, 2011, 2017 and now 2024.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to CAMS for being recognized asa 2024 National Blue Ribbon School,” Superintendent Dr. Jill A. Baker said. “This prestigious award highlights their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and support for every student, perfectly aligning
with the first theme of our Creating a Better Future Together Strategic Plan: ensuring high-quality learning for all students. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our educators, families, and community in fostering an inclusive and engaging environment where all students can thrive.”

CAMS was recognized in the Exemplary High-Performing Schools category, which makes it one of California's highest-performing schools as measured by assessments or nationally normed tests, according to a U.S. Department of Education statement.

CAMS is among 356 other schools that were also awarded America's top honor for individual schools by US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Sept. 23.

"The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools," Cardona said. "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."