Neuqua Valley Named National Blue Ribbon School

NAPERVILLE, IL — Neuqua Valley High School was recently among 355 schools in the country to be named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. In 18 Neuqua Valley was one of 18 schools to be given the distinction this year.

Schools are nominated annually by state education officials. The National Blue Ribbon Schools are chosen based on students' performance on state assessments and nationally normed tests, along with how well the school does to narrow its achievement gaps and improve graduation rates.

“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a statement.

Cardona added, "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. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”

“We celebrate Neuqua Valley High School on their achievement,” Indian Prairie School District 204 Superintendent Dr. Adrian B. Talley said in a news release.“This achievement is not the result of one person or one year. Rather, it is a culmination of years of hard work from the staff at the school as well as the feeder schools that prepared the students for high school. This award also celebrates the hard work of the students and their families.”