Every Year, US NEWS releases America's Best High Schools according to their academic success. 2009 rankings were announced: www.usnews.com/sections/education/high-schools/index.html

These are based on Advanced Placement (AP) Test results of graduates. Magnolia Science Academy got bronze level in the nation www.usnews.com/listings/high-schools/california/magnolia_science_academy

This ranking is based on 2007 AP results, not 2008. Because, it takes a lot of time to analyze the state scores of all 50 states. In final round, they look at AP scores and the state test scores. To be silver or gold medal schools, US News requires schools to have at least 20 graduated students. Our school, MSA-1 Reseda had graduated fewer than 20 students in 2007. But in 2008 we had 23 and our AP BIO students got %100 success at the test. Our API went from 767 to 781. So it will be more exciting next year.