Ten Area D Schools Named America's Healthiest Schools, Including Three All-Stars for 2026
Ten schools in Area D have been recognized as America's Healthiest Schools, a national distinction sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and presented by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Three of these schools earned the top All-Star distinction, awarded to schools that excel in all nine topic areas measured by the program.
The Area D honorees include:
- Normal Heights Elementary School (All-Star)
- Edison Elementary School (All-Star)
- Rowan Elementary School (All-Star)
- Wilson Middle School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Mt Everest Academy
- Garfield High School
- TRACE Alternative School
- Adams Elementary School
- San Diego High School
The recognition honors schools that are leading the way in supporting the physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being of students, staff, and families. America's Healthiest Schools is one of the nation's longest-running recognition programs honoring schools for creating healthier learning environments. Schools are evaluated across nine categories, including nutrition and food access, physical activity, staff well-being, social-emotional climate, and family engagement.
“Student wellness is the foundation for everything we want our students to achieve,” said Dr. Fabi Bagula, Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District.“When students feel physically and emotionally well, when they know they belong and have caring adults supporting them, they are better prepared to learn and reach their full potential. Having 42 schools recognized nationally as America's Healthiest Schools is a testament to the educators, staff, students, families, and community partners who make wellness part of how we support children every day.”
This recognition reflects San Diego Unified's ongoing commitment to improving student wellness, a key Student Achievement Goal for the district. Across the district, 42 schools were honored this year, including five that earned the top All-Star distinction for excelling in all nine topic areas measured by the program. To learn more about the America's Healthiest Schools program and view the full list of honorees, visit America's Healthiest Schools.
To learn more about the Kaiser Permanente-sponsored America's Healthiest Schools program, visit America's Healthiest Schools.
Article written by staff of San Diego Unified School District’s Strategic Communications & Information Department.