LuTEC High School Receives
WASC Accreditation
PRESS RELEASE
February 06, 2025
Norwalk, CA – LuTEC High School is pleased to announce that LuTEC has been granted accreditation status for Grades 9-11 by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The announcement was made after the school completed a detailed school report and hosted an initial visit by fellow educators to examine the school program in relation to student learning and well-being based on the WASC criteria. The resulting initial visiting report that was reviewed by the WASC Commission summarized schoolwide strengths and growth areas for continuous improvement. This is a critical first step in the school’s continuous improvement journey that involves all stakeholders in a deeper analysis of its program based on the WASC criteria through the self-study/visit process.
Director Todd Moritz commented, “As a recent startup school, accomplishing full accreditation at such a quick pace is a strong reflection of the commitment of the entire LuTEC team. We are thrilled that WASC has acknowledged our strong model of education and look forward to continuing to boldly embrace our tag line of ‘Rethinking Education’.”
The visiting committee was particularly impressed with many aspects of the LuTEC model. Below are a few specific comments:
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“The School's mission guides the school on a daily basis and they are committed to personalized learning for students inside the foundation of a Christ-centered education.”
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“LuTEC’s career focus provides students with a variety of opportunities through career based course choices as well as college preparatory class experiences.”
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“LuTEC’s staff are dedicated to the school’s mission and are working to ensure that the needs of all students are met. Parents noted that the staff are “all in,” and work one to one with the students to help them be successful. The individualized attention to each student is a major factor why the parents selected the school and why the students are finding success.”
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“LuTEC’s Strategic Planning Committee members each bring a unique perspective to the group and help move the vision of the school forward.”
WASC accreditation validates the integrity of a school’s program and transcripts, and assures a community that the school’s goals are appropriate and being accomplished through a viable education program. Furthermore, WASC accreditation is a certification to the public that the school is a trustworthy institution of learning and well-being that is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality learning and well-being for all students.
Through the WASC ongoing accreditation cycle, the school conducts an in-depth self-study, normally every five or six years, hosts a visit by fellow educators and engages all stakeholders in a follow-up process of implementing, monitoring, and refining the resulting schoolwide action plan.
About WASC: The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a world-renowned accrediting association and one of the six regional accrediting agencies in the United States, works closely with the Office of Overseas Schools under the U.S. Department of State. WASC provides assistance to schools worldwide, especially in California, Hawaii, Guam, Asia, the Pacific Region, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. To learn more, please visit the WASC website at www.acswasc.org or contact the WASC office directly.
Accrediting Commission for Schools
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010
Website: www.acswasc.org
