September Highlights
Randolph Schools Ranked in the Top 6% Nationally for 2023
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As a highly rated "A" district, Randolph Township Schools has been ranked 624 out of 10,751 school districts in America. As one of the top 6%, Randolph was assessed based on the quality of our educators, academics, college preparation, health & safety, clubs & activities, and diversity.
Other rankings by Niche also placed Randolph in the top tier. Randolph High School was ranked in the top 4% ranking 736 out of 17,064 high schools. Randolph Athletics was also ranked 656 out of 10,776 districts to land in the top 6% nationally.
Randolph High School Nationally Recognized in the Top 7% for College Success
GreatSchools announced the winners of its fifth-annual College Success Award which recognizes and celebrates public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college. Randolph High School is one of only 1,742 public high schools in the nation to win this year's Award, which is based on college preparation and post-secondary data shared by each state. Schools awarded are far above the state average in key measures of college and career readiness. This is the fourth consecutive year Randolph High School has earned this distinction, having also earned the award in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
- 321 Randolph High School Students Qualify for College Credit after Impressive 2022 Advanced Placement Exam Performances
- 135 Randolph High School Students Recognized with Advanced Placement Scholar Awards
- 10 Students Earn Prestigious Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma
- 7 Randolph High School Seniors Earn Advanced Placement Seminar and Research Certificate
321 Randolph High School Students Qualify for College Credit after Impressive 2022 Advanced Placement Exam Performances
135 Randolph High School Students Recognized with Advanced Placement Scholar Awards
10 Students Earn Prestigious Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma
7 Randolph High School Seniors Earn Advanced Placement Seminar and Research Certificate
Anuja Magdum Earns Rare “Perfect” Score on Advanced Placement Computer Science Exam
Class of 2022 Co-Salutatorian Anuja Magdum’s performance on the AP® Computer Science A Exam in May 2022 was so superior that it falls into a rather select category. Anuja not only received the top score of 5, but was also one of only 369 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Computer Science A Exam, receiving the maximum score on each portion of the exam.
Trevor Packer, Head of the Advanced Placement program for the College Board, personally commended Anuja on her success. “Advanced Placement courses and exams are college-level, requiring great focus and persistence among participating students. We applaud the educators who encourage students to challenge themselves, who motivate and encourage diverse students to achieve their academic potential,” Mr. Packer said. “This outstanding accomplishment is likely a direct reflection of the top-quality education being offered at Randolph High School. We applaud Anuja's hard work and the AP teacher responsible for engaging students and enabling them to excel in a college-level course.”
Anuja is currently attending Princeton University where she is studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. We applaud her extraordinary achievement and have confidence that she will have continued success. As we celebrate Anuja, we also recognize Computer Science teacher Matthew Horner and all of our educators who go above and beyond to provide the very best opportunities for our students.
Center Grove Elementary Recognized as 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year for recognition. The United States Department of Education invites nominations for the National Blue Ribbon Schools award from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Center Grove Elementary was invited to apply, and was chosen as a recipient of a National Blue Ribbon School Award for 2022. Only nine schools in the state of New Jersey were recognized. This is the first time one of our schools has been nominated and awarded.
“Center Grove Elementary School is our home away from home for students, parents, and faculty. Although our school is comprised of families with various religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, our school spirit brings us a sense of togetherness. I am grateful to our parents who are invested in their children’s learning and social-emotional well-being. I also have gratitude for our administrators, teachers, and support staff who go above and beyond to develop relationships with each family. These connections make Center Grove Elementary everyone’s home away from home,” Principal Mario Rodas said.
Director of Elementary Education Danielle Soldivieri added: “We are honored and humbled that Center Grove Elementary has been recognized by the United States Department of Education as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Application for the National Blue Ribbon School program is highly selective as it is limited to only a few hundred schools each year. Center Grove Elementary was invited to apply based on a very specific set of criteria which the United States Department of Education seeks when granting this award. Mr. Rodas, over the course of his long tenure as Principal, in addition to our educators and support staff have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the classroom and beyond. Although Center Grove Elementary has been formally recognized with this unique distinction, as a school community we can also applaud the exemplary teaching and learning happening in all of our schools to provide the very best opportunity for students.”