HIGH-FLYING SCHOOLS 2010
Sponsored by The National Youth-At-Risk Conference in collaboration with The National Network for Educational Renewal

Congratulations to the 2010 High Flying Schools Winners!
  • Rock Island Elementary School, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Langston Chapel Elementary School, Statesboro, GA
  • Attucks Middle School, Hollywood, FL
  • Martha Gaskins Middle School, Birmingham, AL
  • Bethune-Bowman Middle High School, Rowesville, SC
Congratulations to the 2010 High Flying Schools Receiving Honorable Mention!
  • Blaine Street Elementary School, Monroe, GA
  • Carrollton Elementary School, Carrollton, GA
  • Carrollton Middle School, Carrollton, GA
  • Floyd Middle School, Marbleton, GA
  • Gainsville Exploration Academy, Gainsville GA
  • Gainsville Exploration Academy, Gainsville GA
  • Miramar Elementary School, Miramar, FL
  • Southern Choctaw Elementary School, Gilbertown,AL
  • Waycross Middle School, Waycross, GA

Using the following criteria, nominate a “High-Flying School” for national recognition:

“High-Flying School” Criteria


• High Achievement
The school ranks at the 67th percentile or higher in at least one academic subject in at least one grade level.

• High Poverty

The school’s student population is comprised of at least 50% of students living at or below poverty level.

• Diversity of the Student Body
The school’s student population is comprised of 50% or more minority students. Please describe the diverse composition of the student body.

• Community Collaboration
The school demonstrates high levels of collaboration with community and/or university in addressing youth-at-risk issues within the school and community.

• Citizenship Development
The school provides opportunities for students to develop citizenship skills.

• Democratic Education
School curriculum includes objectives and activities related to the growth of students as individuals who are successful members of a democratic society.

Each school selected as a 2010 High-Flying School will receive an invitation and travel honorarium of $1000 per school, hotel room for three nights, and paid registration fees for two people at the National Youth-At-Risk Conference held in Savannah, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency, February 28-March 3, 2010. Each school will be recognized at an awards ceremony and will share their school success in a High Flying School Showcase. Nominations for 2010 High-Flying Schools recognition must be submitted using online submission form by December 1, 2009.

Congratulations to the 2009 High Flying Schools!
  • Alfred E. Beach High School, Savannah, GA
  • C. J. Hicks Elementary School, Conyers, GA
  • Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center, Estes Park,CO
  • Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary, Woodbridge, VA
  • Screven County Middle School, Sylvania, GA
Congratulations to the 2008 High Flying Schools!
  • Simonton Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA
  • Southside Performance Learning Center, Brunswick, GA
  • Edith I. Starke Elementary School, Deland, FL
  • Peace Regional Outreach Campus, Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Congratulations to the 2007 High Flying Schools!
  • Alsup Elementary School, Commerce City, CO
  • Sanders-Clyde Elementary School, Charleston, SC
  • Screven County High School, Sylvania, GA
  • William H. Councill Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
  • Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College, Derby, England
Congratulations to the 2006 High Flying Schools!
  • Warren County Middle School, Warrenton, GA
  • Bowmar Avenue Elementary School, Vicksburg, MS
  • Murray High School, Charlottesville, VA
  • Specialist Schools and Academy Trust, London, England
  • Mill Creek Elementary School, Statesboro, GA
Congratulations to the 2005 High Flying Schools!
  • Mattie Lively Elementary School, Statesboro, GA
  • Central Park Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
  • Gainesville Elementary School, Gainesville, GA
  • Brady Elementary School, Detroit, MI
  • Pocomoke Elementary School, Charlotte, NC
Congratulations to the 2004 High Flying Schools!
  • Savannah Middle School, Grifton, NC
  • Islands Elementary School, Savannah, GA
  • Hartsfield Elementary School, Tallahassee, FL
  • Boulder Preparatory High School, Boulder, CO
  • Hambrick Middle School, Houston, TX
  • Pocomoke Middle School, Pocomoke, MD
  • Thomasboro Elementary School, Charlotte, NC
Congratulations to the 2003 High Flying Schools!
  • St. Landry Parish School System, Opelousas, LA
  • Reid Ross Classical School, Fayetteville, NC
  • Vinson-Bynum Elementary School, Wilson, NC
  • John W. Burke Elementary School, Macon, GA
  • St. James-Gaillard Elementary School, Eutawville, SC
  • Fairview Middle School, Tallahassee, FL
  • Kipp Academy, Houston, TX
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