Focus Areas
Academic Excellence & Pride
Quality teachers -- extra help for kids who need it -- pride in academic performance… excellence is our business in Madera County!
- Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Academic Pentathlon, and ArtsFest
- Manufacturing Day, Ag Camp
- Advanced Placement Classes and International Baccalaureate programs
- National and state recognition of teachers and administrators
- Rigorous curriculum based on California State Standards
- National Merit Scholars
- An exciting Robotics program providing an opportunity to learn the real world of engineering, problem solving skills, and team collaboration
- Madera Center College Advantage Program
An Exciting Place to Grow & Learn
One of the fastest growing counties in the state, Madera County boasts several new schools and more are planned for the future!
Over the past few years, the communities have supported school bonds and construction efforts to complete:
- State of the art comprehensive high schools
- Numerous additional classrooms to existing campuses
- Specialty classrooms for science, music, multi-purpose rooms, agriculture and computer labs
- Sports and aquatic complexes and all weather track
- Madera Center, State Center Community College District passed a bond for additional buildings and campus improvements
- Spacious performing arts center in the planning process
- New elementary and middle schools to accommodate student growth
Caring Community Support
Schools are the community’s focal point in Madera County.
- Individuals and corporations generously provide awards and scholarships
- Community involvement with after school programs, academic competitions, athletics, fine arts, mentoring and more
- A place where sporting and academic events are filled with cheering supporters!
- Student participation in local fairs, parade, and community events
- Individual and corporate donations to fund after school programs, sports complex and playground construction, academic competitions, musical instruments, and computer purchase
- Active commitment and involvement ranging from book donations to school libraries, student coaching and mentoring, athletic facility renovation, sponsorships at athletic events, tournaments, fine arts programs, and transportation
Opportunities From Birth to Adult
Whether you’re seven months or seventy years, Madera County has an educational program for you!
- Charter schools, alternative schools, and independent study programs including support for home schoolers
- Preschool, Head Start, and school readiness programs
- After school programs and tutoring
- Diploma programs and ESL classes for adult learners
- Adult education courses in yoga, salsa dancing, debt free living, and more!
- Clubs and activities for students - athletics, equestrian riding, robotics competition, Academic Decathlon teams, Future Farmers of America, ROTC, etc.
- Activities for the entire family at Family Math Night, ice cream socials, school barbecues, and homecoming parades
Schools Worth Celebrating
Madera County Schools garner state and national attention for academics, performing arts, athletics, innovative educational practices, and scholastic improvement.
- California Distinguished Schools and Governor's Performance Awards
- State recognition for Children’s Museum, Mock Interview Program, Madera Method Wagon Train Project, MCOE LIFE Games, and Foster Youth Programs
- State & Valley championships in multiple sports
- Future Farmers of America State Champions
- National High School Honor Choir
- Top awards for five consecutive years at the Chapman University Shakespeare Tournament and Valley Invitational Theater Festival
- Honor Band Musicians participating in the Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim
