that are noteworthy: Honorable Mention as a CA Distinguished High School; growth in its API score; and a 100% pass rate on the CAHSEE for the last 7 consecutive years. Most recently, U.S. News & World Report ranks Middle College High among the 'Best High Schools' in the Nation. In 2008, based on its API score, Middle College High School was ranked the 5th best High School in Orange County, California. In 2009 and 2015 MCHS was awarded A Blue Ribbon Award and was named A California Distinguished School. In 2010, MCHS's score on the Star Tests was 890 and their goal on (2011) was to reach 900. On October 11, 2012, the current principal announced their Star Test score to be 906, making MCHS one of the only 10 schools in Orange County, CA to receive a score greater than 900. In 2016, MCHS was awarded A Blue Ribbon Award and was named A California Distinguished School once again. Clubs MCHS currently hosts the following clubs:Eco, Basketball Club, One Note Club, Robotics, Book Club, Film Club, M.A.G.E Club, Yearbook, The Spellbinder, Cheer Club, M.A.D. Club, Latin Dance Club, Dance Club, H.E.A.L. Club, Community Service Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Ladies First Club, M.E.T.A. Club, Esports Club, Soccer Club, Volleyball Club, Medical Club, and Stand Up 2 Cancer References External links Middle College High School Website Middle College Foundation University-affiliated schools in the United States High schools in Santa Ana, California Public high schools in California Educational institutions established in 1996 1996 establishments in California Santa Ana College