Yorkville High School has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW. YHS is one of just 133 high schools across the U.S. and only 10 in Illinois to receive this honor.
At YHS, PLTW is part of the Career and Technical Education program focusing on engineering technology (engineering, engineering design and development, and integrated manufacturing).
The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Yorkville High School had to meet the following criteria:
Offer at least three PLTW courses; have 25 percent of students or more participate in PLTW courses, or of those who participated in PLTW, at least 33 percent took two or more PLTW courses; have 70 percent of students or more earn a "Proficient" or higher on PLTW end-of-course assessments, or 10 percent of students earn the AP + PLTW Student Achievement.
Through PLTW programs, students develop STEM knowledge as well as in-demand, transportable skills that they will use both in school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take.
“It is a great honor to recognize Yorkville High School for its commitment to students,” said Vince Bertram, president and CEO of PLTW. “They are a model for what school should look like, and they should be very proud of ensuring students have the knowledge and skills to be career ready and successful on any career path they choose.”
Yorkville High School is part of a community of K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, and corporate and philanthropic partners across the country that are united around a passion for providing students with inspiring, engaging, and empowering learning opportunities. For more information about PLTW's recognition program, visit pltw.org/our-programs/program-recognition.