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Lake County Schools named Cambridge District of the Year for 2024–25; board, superintendent praise program expansion
Summary
Cambridge International recognized Lake County Schools as District of the Year in the medium‑district category for 2024–25, a district presenter said, citing expanded access, sustained performance and support systems; the superintendent and board highlighted partnerships and staff contributions.
Lake County Schools was formally recognized as Cambridge International's District of the Year for the 2024–25 academic year in the medium‑district category, a Cambridge representative told the Lake County School Board on April 14.
Cambridge said the award honors districts that expand access to Cambridge programs, sustain or improve student success on Cambridge assessments, and advance educational opportunity. A Cambridge speaker told the board Lake County has expanded Cambridge offerings “so advanced learning [is] accessible to more students than ever before.”
Why it matters: The award signals outside recognition of the district’s college‑and‑career readiness efforts and was credited by district leaders and the Education Foundation as evidence of growing advanced learning opportunities for students in Lake County.
Details from the presentation and board remarks
A Cambridge representative (introduced as Cambridge ACE program leaders Jeff Brewer and Allison Ybarra) said Cambridge selects three districts nationally each year for the honor and praised Lake County for maintaining student performance while increasing participation. The speaker said the award reflects district leadership, school administrators and classroom educators who expanded access to international‑level curricula and advanced diplomas.
Superintendent Kornigy, board members and the Education Foundation were singled out by the Cambridge presenter and by the superintendent during remarks as partners in growing the program. The superintendent thanked the district’s college and career readiness team, the Education Foundation for financial support and classroom teachers and administrators for implementing the program.
Background: The district has been expanding Cambridge programs and international diplomas alongside other advanced learning tracks; Cambridge’s award criteria include access, assessment performance and measurable advancement of opportunity.
Ending: Cambridge said it looks forward to continuing its partnership with Lake County. The board celebrated the recognition during the meeting and several trustees connected the award to broader district priorities for advanced opportunities.
