Alabama Schools Shine Denton Magnet: Mobile, Alabama saw two of its schools, Denton Magnet School of Technology and Orange Beach High School, recognized with the prestigious A+ College Ready ‘School of Excellence’ award for achieving record academic growth. Denton Magnet School witnessed a remarkable 70-point increase in the current school year and has been part of the A+ College Ready program since 2022.
Expressing pride in the recognition, Denton Magnet Principal Alastair Stevenson commended the hard work of students and teachers, emphasizing their deserving acknowledgment for academic success. The A+ College Ready program, in collaboration with the Alabama State Department of Education, focuses on developing a diverse pipeline of students for success in college, career, and life. It achieves this by expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses and challenging coursework for middle and high school students. The program also provides extensive training and support for teachers to make academic goals achievable.
The list of schools across the state that earned the A+ College Ready ‘School of Excellence’ award includes:
– Benjamin Russell High School
– Denton Magnet School of Technology
– Central High School of Clay County
– Orange Beach High School
– Plainview High School
– Hewitt-Trussville High School
– Wetumpka High School
– Parrish Junior High School
– Jasper Junior High School
– Winston County High School
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