Big Island Gazette would like to congratulate Waiakea High School for being recognized as a Great School, by Great Schools.
The Award honors high schools around the country that excel in ensuring students are prepared for college and, ultimately, careers — as determined by available data in each state. These schools’ graduate students who are academically primed for college-level courses, enroll in two- or four-year colleges, and persist into their second year.
In Hawaii, 10 public schools earned a College Success Award in 2020 based on their success in preparing students for college and ultimately career. The College Success awards recognize public high schools that stand out in getting students enrolled in – and staying with – college.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the physical and financial health of the nation, these award-winning schools are ensuring students graduate with the skills and resources to succeed as postsecondary scholars and productive citizens. College- and career-ready graduates are critical to fueling the U.S. economy, as 70% of jobs will require a postsecondary degree by 2027.
See Waiakea’s rankings here.