WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY November 14, 2024 – Williamsburg City School is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools, the nation’s leading nonprofit providing school information to parents and families. The annual recognition honors schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined by available data in each state.
Williamsburg City School is among 1,436 high schools in 19 states that have demonstrated a successful track record of graduating students who enroll in two- or four-year college, are ready for college-level coursework, and persist on to their second year.
The College Success Award is possible because Kentucky is leading the nation in both collecting and transparently sharing information on how students perform after high school, which is valuable information for families, educators, and policymakers. A total of 31 schools in Kentucky took home this year’s honor.
“We are extremely proud of our students, teachers, and leaders for achieving the prestigious 2024 College Success Award. This recognition is a testament to our school-wide focus on postsecondary readiness, which is vitally important for our students’ futures. It honors the dedicated efforts made by our classroom teachers to equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed beyond graduation” said Tabetha Housekeeper, Superintendent of Williamsburg Independent Schools.”
“We applaud Williamsburg City School for prioritizing a high-quality public education that puts students on the path to bright futures,” said Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools. “It’s inspiring to see how an entire school community — students, teachers, and families — can work together in pursuit of a common goal: success for all. Congratulations to Williamsburg City School for receiving the College Success Award as proof of their hard work and dedication.”
Community members can join GreatSchools in celebrating Williamsburg City School on social media using #CollegeSuccessAward. To learn more about the College Success Award and view the complete list of winners, visit https://www.greatschools.org/gk/college-success-awards/.