School in Gaston County achieves coveted national honor
Highland School of Technology chosen as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School
Highland School of Technology in Gaston County has been chosen as a 2017
National Blue Ribbon School, a distinction presented by the United States
Department of Education.
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos officially announced the winners,
bestowing the coveted recognition upon only 342 schools in the nation. Public
and private K-12 schools receiving the honor have shown either outstanding
academic performance or progress in closing the achievement gap.
Highland is one of only six schools in North Carolina to earn the distinction
this year.
“This is a significant award for Highland, and we are so very proud,” said
Denise McLean, principal. “We have always known that Highland is a model
school with world-class students and teachers, and now, with this national
recognition, everyone will know it.”
McLean continued, “Being chosen as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School is
one of the highest, most prestigious honors a school can receive. For us, it
recognizes our students, parents, teachers, staff, and this community for our
unwavering commitment to high academic standards and superior student
achievement.”
Highland has consistently ranked as one of the most successful schools in
North Carolina.