42 Orange County Schools Honored as California Distinguished


Author: The Daily News Now! March 11, 2026 Duration: 1:12
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42 Orange County Schools Honored as California Distinguished

Orange County Schools Shine: 42 Middle and High Schools Earn California Distinguished Schools Title

This year, 42 schools in Orange County have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools, making up over 10% of the 408 statewide honorees. The program, established in 1985, highlights top-performing campuses that excel in academic achievement across all students, with a focus on historically underserved groups. These schools, including those in rural areas and low-income communities, have consistently high performance. The honored schools will celebrate at a ceremony in April.

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