After an extensive analysis of student data for every public school in California, the Educational Results Partnership and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, named Hollister's Accelerated Achievement Academy one of 137 schools listed on the 2016 California Honor Roll, with special STEM designation for achievement in math and science.
AAA will receive media recognition as a leader in student achievement, will be provided with a banner to display on campus and will be featured on their website where educators and policy makers seek out high-performing schools so that they can replicate success.
Criteria used to determine Honor Roll status is based on national research. They include: clear, specific learning objectives aligned to college and career readiness, along with evidence-based instructional practices; establishing system-wide mission of college and career readiness for all students; investing in human capital; maintaining data and assessment systems to monitor school and student performance; and deploying resources and guidance to support schools' efforts to prepare all students for college and career.