Accreditation
GHC is currently accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (2024-2032) and certified by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA)
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. 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.
