South Laurel High School Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School
London, KY-South Laurel High School has received national recognition as a 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School, marking a historic achievement for the school and community. This prestigious designation affirms South Laurel's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Following an extensive assessment, including stakeholder surveys, interviews, and a two-day onsite review, South Laurel High School met the rigorous standards in all nine performance areas of high-performing schools, including:
Student Focus and Support
School Organization and Culture
Challenging Standards and Curriculum
Active Teaching and Learning
Technology and Integration
Professional Community
Leadership and Educational Vitality
School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Indicators of Success
South Laurel now joins an elite group of nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Schools committed to sharing best practices, mentoring other schools, and fostering continuous improvement in education.
Dr. Jeremy Kidd, Principal of South Laurel School, praised the school's dedicated students, faculty, and staff for their unwavering commitment to excellence.
"This is a tremendous honor for South Laurel High School, and it is a testament to the incredible work of our students, staff, and faculty. Our school culture is built on high expectations, students achievement, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do. This recognition is proof that our educators are among the best in the nation-dedicated, passionate, and fully committed to the success of every student. I want to personally thank our staff for "Doing Their Job" every day to make South Laurel a place where students thrive."
The Blue Ribbon Lighthouse designation is awarded for a five-year period, during which South Laurel will continue to serve as a model of excellence, sharing its successes with schools across the country. The school will be featured on the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence website and will have the opportunity to network with other top-performing schools nationwide.
As #CardinalNation celebrates this outstanding achievement, the South Laurel community remains committed to preparing students for a bright and successful future.
for more information, visit www.blueribbonschools.com or contact South Laurel High School.