Five Great Things About GTA
#1 – High Standards
- Graduates complete UC “A – G” requirements, anywhere from 12-30 college credits, 140 hours of community service, and a community-based 35-hour senior internship.
- Extended school day, large no-cost before & after school program (we’re open from 7 AM - 6 PM and serve three meals per day at each campus).
- Named “One of America’s Best High Schools” by US News & World Report. Also, winner of 6 California gold medals for academic performance, Title 1 performance, and CTE education, and a middle-school national “Schools to Watch” award.
#2 – Great Kids, Great Parents, and Great Staff!
- The Griffin Promise – students will try their hardest, the school will deliver, and parents will be an integral part of the life of the school.
- Safe schools use a unique technology called Intrado, a low suspension rate, and a strict dress code.
- A strong academic environment with college preparation emphasis – over 90% of graduates are accepted directly into colleges and universities!
- 60+ highly qualified, credentialed teachers (many with advanced degrees).
- Small and diverse student population with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 24:1.
- 99% student re-enrollment rate from one year to the next.
#3 – Technology-Infused Program
- All classrooms (even Physical Education) have electronic Smart Boards, LCD projectors, document cameras, and complete teacher workstations.
- Students complete at least four years of technology instruction, with numerous options for college and AP classes. Middle school students learn to type 65 wpm, program in 3 languages, and earn Microsoft certifications in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. High school students can choose from various technology certifications in digital art, robotics, and medical technology.
- The innovative curriculum emphasizes field trips, “hands-on” experiences, and a strong music and digital art program.
#4 – Strong, Flexible Program
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Independent public charter schools – no tuition or charge to parents!
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High schools are fully WASC accredited and A-G accredited!
- Three- and four-year graduation options, with a chance to earn up to 30 college credits before graduating high school!
#5 – GTA's Vallejo History & Commitment
- Up to 25 years of operation (first school started in 1999).
- Among the highest-performing secondary schools (as measured by CAASPP/Smarter Balanced testing) in Napa and Solano Counties.
- Commitment to Vallejo – each year, our students invest thousands of hours in community service and internships in Vallejo.
- Finalizing a $40 million construction project on one site, including a new gym and sports fields, and upgrades worth $8mn on the other.