Norton Science & Language Academy reports large student gains, 100% graduation for class of 2025
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Norton reported a 100% graduation rate for its first graduating class, large year-over-year gains in English language arts and math (29.4 points each), growth for English learners (61% showing improvement), and plans to submit a five-year renewal and to invest $3.5 million in a new secondary building.
Norton Science & Language Academy presented a fall update to the Board on Nov. 10, highlighting student achievement and program growth. School leaders said the class of 2025 achieved a 100% graduation rate and reported dramatic score improvements: their English language arts and math indicators rose roughly 29.4 points, well beyond the school's prior goal of 10 points over two years.
Principal Erica Agosto and student services director Toni Preciado credited strategic supports including dual immersion, Orton-Gillingham interventions for tiered literacy, expansion of AVID and partnerships with higher-education and industry partners (NASA, JPL), and parent and community engagement efforts. Norton also said it has nearly 90% student retention, a growing wait list, and cash reserves earmarked for a secondary building project estimated at about $3.5 million.
Board members congratulated school leaders on the outcomes and requested the official dashboard numbers when they are published; Norton representatives said they intend to file for a five-year charter renewal once the official results are posted.
Ending: Norton asked the board to consider a five-year renewal petition after official dashboard release and thanked the board for its support.