[September 9, 2025] Los Angeles, CA—Alliance College-Ready Public Schools announced today that all of its high schools have been recognized in the top 25 percent of high schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.
Founded in 2004, Alliance has risen to national prominence, distinguishing itself among thousands of high schools nationwide. Alliance’s Ted K. Tajima and Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science High Schools have soared into the top three percent of this year’s rankings, while four more schools proudly rank in the top five percent—demonstrating a remarkable commitment to excellence.
This recognition underscores Alliance’s commitment to College-Ready and Joyful Learning, achieving Sustained Impact for Future Generations, and doing so an a learning environment that Anti-Racist and Pro-Black. These values have created a foundation for the network in preparing students for college, careers, and lifelong success.
For Alliance’s CEO, Pablo Cesar Villavicencio, the real triumph is that every high school in the network now ranks in the top 25 percent—a milestone that sets Alliance apart as a leader in maintaining the highest standards for our scholars’ academic excellence.
“I could not be more proud of our scholars and the tenacity of their families, who sacrifice daily to ensure that their students have the support they need to thrive academically. This achievement also reflects the dedication of our educators and the support of our leadership and administrative teams,” continues Villavicencio. “Every step we take towards moving our scholars forward neutralizes society’s conspicuous efforts to rob them of equity and extinquish their dreams of a brighter future for themselves and their families.”
The U.S. News rankings include data on more than 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to traditional high schools, the rankings encompass charter as well as science, technology, engineering, and math-focused schools.
To learn more, visit the Alliance College-Ready Public School’s website at www.laalliance.org.
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About Alliance
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools that educate over 12,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latine, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 96% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school with a 97% college acceptance rate. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.