By Holly Andres | handres@scng.com | Daily News
The California Department of Education has announced 152 middle and high schools in Los Angeles County as 2026 California Distinguished Schools. The schools are part of the 408 statewide middle and high schools to achieve the designation.
The middle and high schools were evaluated through information from the 2025 California School Dashboard https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/cm/index.asp
The 2026 California Distinguished Schools recognition program aims to recognize exemplary instructional programs throughout California public schools, the largest public school system in the United States.
Congratulations to Adams Middle School in Redondo Beach for being named a California Distinguished School.
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The complete statewide list of middle and high schools to be designated as 2026 California Distinguished Schools: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr26rel12.asp



