11 Indiana schools recognized with 2023 National Blue Ribbon
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Eleven Indiana schools are being recognized nationally as 2023 Blue Ribbon Schools.
The annual distinction is presented by the U.S. Department of Education to honor public and private schools that produce high graduation rates and student achievement in math and English/language arts studies as measured by state exams.
The Indiana Department of Education and the Council for American Private Education nominated schools for federal education officials’ consideration. Once nominated, school officials submitted applications sharing more about curriculum, culture, leadership and engagement.
“Our Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools are a shining example — not only in Indiana, but across the nation — of the impact we can have when keeping students at the center of all that we do,” Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said in a news release.
Indiana’s 11 Blue Ribbon Schools rank among 353 schools nationally to earn recognition this year. The National Blue Ribbon program, in its 40th year, has honored more than 9,700 schools with about 10,000 awards.
Indiana’s 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools include:
- Clark County – Utica Elementary School, Greater Clark County Schools
- Elkhart County – Jimtown Intermediate School, Baugo Community Schools
- Hendricks County – Avon High School, Avon Community School Corporation
- Jasper County – DeMotte Elementary School, Kankakee Valley School Corporation
- Johnson County – Sugar Grove Elementary School, Center Grove Community School Corporation
- LaPorte County – Rolling Prairie Elementary School, New Prairie United School Corporation
- Marion County – Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Indianapolis Public Schools
- Marion County – Bishop Chatard High School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Monroe County – Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Porter County – Union Center Elementary School, Union Township School Corporation
- Warrick County – Saint John the Baptist Catholic School, Diocese of Evansville
A list of past Indiana National Blue Ribbon Schools can be viewed by clicking here.