Redondo Union ranks in top .5% of public high schools in America
Redondo Union High School is listed in the top 0.5% of public high schools nationwide in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings. RUHS also appeared in the top 5% in California.
Criteria included graduation rates, college readiness and AP class participation.
“This recognition is a celebration of our students’ determination, our educators’ dedication, and our community’s unwavering support,” said Nicole Wesley, Redondo Beach Unified School District superintendent. “At RUHS and across (our school district), we champion joyful learning, human skills, and purpose-driven growth. These rankings affirm that our students are not only thriving, they are being prepared for a rapidly changing world.”
RUHS ranked no. 1,039 out of 17,901 public high schools nationwide. In California, U.S. News put Redondo Union at no. 136 out of 2,613 public high schools.
“Redondo Union is more than a school, it is a place where students discover who they are and
what they are capable of,” said Principal Marvin Brown. “This ranking reflects the heart, hustle, and hope that define our campus culture. I’m proud of every Sea Hawk who walks through our doors ready to soar.”
The overall Redondo school district was also ranked in the top 1% of public school districts nationwide.
BCHD to hold Active Aging Week
Beach Cities Health District puts on “Active Aging Week” Oct. 6-10 with a series of (mostly) free workshops and lectures, designed for older adults, caregivers and general community members.
Topics include mindfulness, social connection, and wellness education, such as yoga and strength training, and information on how to keep mind and body healthy as people age.
The week’s activities all take place at the Center for Health & Fitness, 514 North Prospect Avenue, Second Floor, in Redondo Beach.
“Active Aging Week is a chance for our community to celebrate the many ways we can stay vibrant as we age,” said Tom Bakaly, BCHD chief executive. “We’re excited to offer programming that supports physical wellness, mental clarity, and connection – all fundamental to quality of life at any age. Whether you are already working toward active aging or interested in getting started, these events offer supportive environments to learn, move, and connect, so please come join us.”
Advance registration is required for each event. For full schedule and sign-up, go to https://bchd.org/center-for-health-fitness/members/active-aging-week/. ER
Wouldn’t RUHS have to be ranked in the top 89 schools out of 17,901 to be in the top 0.5%?
89/17,901 = 0.005 or 0.5%
1039 / 17,901 = 0.058, which is top 5.8% nationwide
136 / 2,613 = 0.052, which is top 5.2% in California
Isn’t 0.5% in the headline incorrect?
Above and below the article, it reads “advertisement.” What does that tell you? Did the RBUSD write the article and then pay to have it placed in The Easy Reader ?
You know that BCHD paid for its PR, so yep, these must be purchased space stories.
Yes, the math in the headline is WRONG. Your range of 5.2% to 5.8% is correct
Mira Costa is ranked #1009 nationally, and 131st in California, ahead of RUHS in both categories. Congratulations to MCHS, which also includes students from Redondo Beach.
It’s kind of cringy that Costa isn’t LOTS HIGHER RANKED than RUHS, isn’t it?
Everyone should ask Tom Bakaly why BCHD is lying and claiming that the 4-story hospital building is 60-feet tall when BCHD’s own legal filings show that it’s 51.5-feet. BCHD just cannot tell the truth.
Please fix the headline. It’s embarrassing