Accreditation
Granada Hills Charter (GHC) is currently accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges from 2024 through 2032, and certified by the California Charter Schools Association.
What is WASC?
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six regional associations, which accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. Regional accreditation began about 100 years ago and arose from a desire on the part of educational institutions to establish standards of quality.
Accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental process, which plays an important role in developing and maintaining the high quality of education in this country.
The Western Association is the newest of the six regional accrediting associations. It was formed in 1962 by an amalgamation of several accrediting agencies. There are three Commissions in the Association, which work with institutions at different levels.
About CCSA
Championing great public schools of joy and rigor that prepare all California students for success in college, career, community, and life.
The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) endeavors to meet parent, educator, and community need for great public school options by supporting and advocating for high-quality nonprofit charter schools and sharing their success throughout California’s public schools. As part of California’s public school family, CCSA embraces its history of being an advocacy organization advancing issues of social justice and civil rights. Members and the teachers and administrators who serve in their schools value diversity in culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and perspective.
California charter schools are free, public, and open to all. California's charter schools are tuition-free, public, and open to all students. California charter public schools have rigorous curriculum programs and unique educational approaches. In exchange for operational freedom and flexibility, charter schools are subject to higher levels of accountability than traditional public schools. Charter schools offer high-quality education options to communities, especially with historically underserved students.
To learn more, read "What is a Charter School?" on the CCSA website.
