The Classical Academies are certified California public charter schools that are nationally recognized by the California Charter School Association. Accolades include but are not limited to:
- 2019 NASET Exceptional Charter School in Special Education- Coastal, Classical Academy, and Classical Academy High School
- Coastal Academy – 2019 School of Character
- Coastal Academy High School- 2018-2019 Summit Spotlight Award
- Classical Academy Online- 2018 Digital Curriculum Strategy Award
- Awarded UT San Diego Top Work Places 2014, 2016 and 2018
- “Live Well” San Diego Partner
- Classical Academy High School was one of 14 schools in San Diego County to be given the Gold Ribbon School Award by the California Department of Education in 2017
- Classical Academy High School- Scholar Honor Roll School by CBEE in 2017
- Classical Academy High School ranked #136 in the nation in Newsweek’s list of best high schools, and #2 in San Diego County, 2016
- Top 40 Elementary Schools for Homebuyers in San Diego County, California.
- 2016 Classical Academy High School Named top Five Most College Ready Students in San Diego County -inewsource, KPBS
- Executive Director awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year”, Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 2015
- Classical Academy High School, honor roll with the California Business for Educational Excellence 2014
- “Americas Best High Schools” US News & World Report
- Nationally recognized as “One of Americas Most Challenging High Schools” The Washington Post
- 95%+ parent satisfaction rating annually
- All schools have received the Exemplary Independent Study Recognition Award
- Classical Academy High School, California Distinguished School 2013
- Leader of the Year, Executive Director 2011
- Coastal Academy, Teacher of the Year 2009
- Coastal Academy, California Distinguished School 2007
