October 26, 2024
Dear CGUHSD Learning Community,
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Vista Grande High School has achieved an impressive "B" grade for academic performance for the 2023-24 school year. The Arizona Department of Education announced this remarkable accomplishment yesterday, marking a significant milestone for our institution. This is the very first time that Vista Grande has received a "B" under the current Arizona Learns grading system, which has been in place since 2017. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students and staff and sets a promising standard for future academic endeavors.
This year, the threshold for achieving a "B" grade was 65 points. Vista Grande surpassed this benchmark with a score of 67.45, marking a remarkable enhancement of fifteen points compared to the previous year's performance. This significant improvement reflects the dedication and hard work of both students and educators.
Congratulations to the Vista Grande Learning Community on this remarkable achievement! We are thrilled to celebrate this success with all of you and will provide more details soon about an upcoming community gathering to honor our collective efforts and accomplishments. Stay tuned for information on how we can commemorate this exciting milestone!
Casa Grande Union High School has recently achieved a notable advancement, increasing its score from 60.64 to 64.64 points, which earns it a "C" grade. This impressive four-point improvement brings the school tantalizingly close to reaching a "B" grade, falling just 0.36 points shy of the 65-point threshold. This progress is particularly commendable given the challenges often accompanying a year of administrative transition, highlighting staff and students' dedication and hard work during this transitional time.
Congratulations to the Casa Grande Union Learning Community!
PACE did not receive a grade this year as it was their first year of operation.
While we are pleased with our improvement this past year, our commitment remains unwavering. Our ultimate mission is that ALL of our students will graduate high school, college, and/or career ready. We will reflect on our success and continue our efforts to achieve our mission, ensuring that every student's success is our success.
Why are we placing such a strong emphasis on this issue? Despite achieving grades of "C" and "B," we unfortunately had several students in our program who did not pass last year. Consequently, they did not graduate equipped for either college or a successful career. We are committed to a personalized approach to education, focusing on each student as an individual. Their achievements reflect our efforts, and we believe their success is intrinsically linked to our mission as educators.
Have a wonderful and safe week.
Jeff Lavender
Superintendent