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National Spotlight on District 230 Students’ Success
Eagles, Chargers and T-Bolts stand out on college and scholarship applications
A total of 382 Consolidated High School District 230 students recently earned eligibility for national recognition from College Board’s 2025 National Recognition Program for their academic achievement, dedication, and hard work. The National Recognition Program celebrates high-performing students across the country, helping them stand out on college and scholarship applications.
This year, more than 280,000 students nationwide earned honors through one of three awards: the First-Generation Recognition Award, the Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, and—for the very first time—the School Recognition Award, which spotlights top-performing students in every high school.
District 230 awards break down as follows:
CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL - 167 total
142: School Recognition
25: First-Generation
STAGG HIGH SCHOOL - 125 total
95: School Recognition
30: First-Generation
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VICTOR J. ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL - 90 Total
68: School Recognition
22: First-Generation
“We’re incredibly proud of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Nolting. “Their hard work and pursuit of excellence have led to this recognition, and we’re excited to see how this honor will support them as they continue their journeys to college and beyond.”
Students at District 230 schools earned this distinction by excelling on assessments such as the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and AP® Exams, and by maintaining strong academic performance in the classroom. Recognition is granted to those who:
- Achieve a GPA of 3.3 or higher,
- Excel in coursework and assessments, and
- Represent top-performing students in their school, state, or community.
Colleges, universities, and scholarship organizations nationwide actively seek out students who have been recognized.
“This recognition helps students from every background show colleges that they are prepared and ready to succeed,” said Amy Reitz, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. “With more students earning honors than ever before, we are proud to support them in building their big futures.”
