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Heritage and Legacy Programs Transform College Access in Victor Valley

Adelanto, Victorville, education, school, college readiness

The Victor Valley Union High School District's Heritage and Legacy programs have dramatically improved college readiness for graduating seniors, particularly Black students and English learners. - Nearly 2,000 college acceptance letters were secured across the district.

- Over 80% of Heritage seniors and 55% of Legacy seniors graduated A-G ready for UC/CSU admission. - The district's overall A-G completion rate rose to approximately 59%, making it a local leader.

- Success stories include students earning Gates and QuestBridge scholarships. These programs, initially piloted in 2022, have expanded to three high schools and are changing perceptions of what is possible for High Desert students.

This story was originally reported by vvdailypress. Read the original article here.

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