WOODBRIDGE – State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco Jr., D-Woodbridge, today applauded Amity Regional High School in Woodbridge for being named as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for its high levels of student achievement and graduation rates.
Amity High was recognized as an “Exemplary High Performing” school for having the highest high school graduation rates and the highest achieving students (the top 15 percent) in English and mathematics, measured by state assessments.
“This is the second time this year that Amity Regional has received national recognition; they were just named one of the top high schools in America by Newsweek magazine,” Crisco said.
“There are some amazing things going on at public schools all across Connecticut, and I’m proud to be a part of a group in the legislature that is committed to providing the state funding needed to keep our public school strong and moving forward. Congratulations to Amity High’s students, staff and parents for all their excellence and achievements.”
The 2014 National Blue Ribbon School winners will be honored at an annual awards ceremony on Nov.11 in Washington, D.C., where each school receives a plaque and flag to signify its exemplary status.
These schools then serve as examples for other schools throughout the nation, and details of their achievements are shared on the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
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