Warriors Soar to New Heights with Prestigious National Ranking - AGAIN
In my years as a superintendent, I've learned that exceptional schools don't just happen overnight. They're built through the daily dedication of students, teachers, and families who refuse to accept anything less than their best. Today, I'm proud to announce that this commitment has paid off in a big way for Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School. Our Warriors have been recognized as one of the nation's top high schools by US News & World Report, earning a spot among America's educational elite. This achievement isn't just a number on a list – it's proof of what happens when students, teachers, families, and community members work together toward a common goal.
What Makes SB-L Special?
Walking through the halls of Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School, you can feel the energy. Students aren't just going through the motions – they're engaged, curious, and preparing for bright futures. The numbers tell the story of this engagement. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School is 15%, showing that our students are challenging themselves with college-level work while still in high school.
But academic excellence is just one piece of the puzzle. Our Warriors shine in every area they compete, from the football field to the concert stage to technical competitions across the state and nation. In 2025, a number of teams participated in their state tournament, students in career and tech participatedi in national events and the fine arts programs achieved superior ratings.
The Secret Behind the Success
What sets great schools apart is it's people. At Sergeant Bluff-Luton, we have teachers who stay late to help struggling students, coaches who teach life lessons along with game strategy, and administrators who know every student by name. We have families who attend every event, and community members who volunteer their time because they believe in our mission.
The recognition from US News & World Report reflects this total team effort. The ranking system looks at many factors: how well students perform on state tests, graduation rates, how prepared students are for college, and whether the school is closing achievement gaps between different groups of students. Success in all these areas requires everyone working together.
Looking Ahead
This recognition is wonderful, but it's not the finish line – it's fuel for the journey ahead. We know that being named one of the best high schools in America means we have a responsibility to keep pushing forward. We can't rest on our success; we must use it as motivation to do even better.
Our students deserve nothing less than our very best effort every single day. Whether they're headed to four-year universities, community colleges, trade schools, or directly into the workforce, we want them to leave Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed.
A Community Celebration
This achievement belongs to everyone in the Sergeant Bluff-Luton community. It's the result of years of hard work by students who refused to settle for "good enough," teachers who went above and beyond every day, families who supported their children's dreams, and community members who invested in our school's success.
As we celebrate this recognition, let's remember that it's not just about a ranking or an award. It's about the young people we're preparing to become tomorrow's leaders, innovators, and citizens. When our Warriors graduate and go out into the world, they carry with them not just their diploma, but the values and excellence that define Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School.
To our students: You are the reason we do this work. Keep pushing yourselves, keep dreaming big, and know that your school community believes in you completely.
To our families and community: Thank you for your unwavering support. Great schools don't exist in isolation – they thrive because of strong communities that value education and invest in young people.
The best is yet to come for Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School and our amazing Warriors as we continue to Strengthen, Build and Lead our students toward success!
Go Warriors!