National Blue Ribbon Award

McAuley High School was selected as a 2000 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education. Only 17 private schools across the United States were named Blue Ribbon Schools in 2000, and McAuley is proud to have been among them. The Blue Ribbon Award, which involved a lengthy and thorough evaluation, is the most prestigious education award in the country. McAuley was designated a Blue Ribbon School because of its overall school quality, challenging standards and curriculum, excellent teaching, ongoing professional development by teachers and staff members, a safe and supportive school environment, family and community partnerships, and student performance on measures of achievement. School representatives received the Blue Ribbon Award in a ceremony held in Washington, D.C.