Oxford Academy recognized by Cypress Council for ranking “best in the state”

At its second meeting in May, held on Tuesday due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Cypress City Council presented a certificate of recognition to Oxford Academy Principal Kathy Scott, commending the local magnet high school for its ranking by U.S. News and World Report as the best high school in California.

The magazine awarded the school a gold medal.

In describing Oxford’s achievement, Cypress Mayor Doug Bailey noted that the school will this year achieve a 100% graduation rate for its senior class.

Analysis by U.S. News and World Report:

Oxford Academy runs an intensive honors curriculum that requires a minimum Advance Placement completion for graduation. During their sophomore year, students choose between a business or health/science track to supplement their core courses. Oxford Academy boasts a culturally diverse student body, with many students coming from homes where English is the second language. Student groups include National Honor Society and the OA Fiddlers. The school engages parents through newsletters, conferences, and field trip participation.

Rankings of other local schools

Cypress High School: silver medal, 236th in the state

Cypress High School is ranked 236th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Cypress High School is 40 percent. The student body makeup is 53 percent male and 47 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 60 percent. Cypress High School is 1 of 13 high schools in the Anaheim Union High.

John F. Kennedy High School: silver medal, 224th in the state

ohn F. Kennedy High School is ranked 224th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at John F. Kennedy High School is 38 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 75 percent. John F. Kennedy High School is 1 of 13 high schools in the Anaheim Union High.

Los Alamitos High School: silver medal, 167th in the state

Los Alamitos High School is ranked 167th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Los Alamitos High School is 38 percent. The student body makeup is 49 percent male and 51 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 36 percent. Los Alamitos High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District.

Featured photo

Pictured, left to right: Cypress Councilman Phil Luebben; Cypress Mayor Pro Tem Prakash Narain, M.D.; Cypress Mayor Doug Bailey; Oxford Academy Principal Kathy Scott; Cypress Councilman Todd Seymore; Cypress Councilman Leroy Mills. Photo by C.E.H. Wiedel.

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