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At Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA), a quality education starts with a nurturing, engaging, and community-centered school environment. From on-site student wellness centers to engaging arts, sports, and music-based programs, to teaching kitchens where students learn to form healthy habits, WCPA fosters an inclusive and innovative campus community rooted in health and wellness. This year, thatinnovation and commitment to student excellence were recognized when WCPA was named “School of the Year” by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA).
Awarded the Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award, this recognition highlights WCPA’s dedication to providing a world-class education to students in the Central Valley and developing the next generation of leaders. The Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Awards recognize leaders and schools demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and excellence by advocating for all students, sharing best practices, and mentoring others to strengthen the public charter school community.
Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, WCPA offers two free state-of-the-art TK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California. With passionate educators, a focus on health and wellness, and state-of-the-art facilities, students achieve remarkable outcomes. In 2025, 50% of students graduated with an associate degree, while each year over 90% complete A–G requirements and 70% enroll in four-year universities, setting students on a lifelong path to success.
We are deeply honored to receive the 2026 Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award. This recognition reflects our students’ determination, our families’ trust, and our unwavering belief in what is possible when every young person is given the opportunities and support to thrive. We are proud of our commitment to help build a more equitable public education system in California, and we look forward to continuing our work of developing the next generation of leaders in the Central Valley.
Jorge Aguilar
WCPA Superintendent
Through a range of student programs, WCPA fosters a community school-oriented environment rooted in health and wellness, equipping students with lifelong skills. As a result, WCPA has also earned recognition as one of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for two consecutive years. Signature programs include:
- Student Wellness Centers: Students have on-site access to free comprehensive health services, including pediatric care, mental health therapy, vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, and more.
- Music & Arts: Students can explore enriching creative activities through participation in the mariachi, which every student takes at some point in their K–8 journey, creative arts classes, and more.
- Wonderful Career Pathways: Students can earn up to 60 college credits and an associate degree from Bakersfield College while in high school – all for free.
- Harvest Hall: An on-site dining facility offering free nutritious meals daily to staff and students, with more than 6,500 scratch-cooked meals prepared and served each day.
- Soldiers of Change: A nutrition-focused elective that inspires students and families on the Delano campus to lead healthier lives through innovative marketing campaigns developed by 10th grade students.
CCSA formally recognized WCPA at the 2026 California Charter Schools Conference in Long Beach, California. This recognition highlights WCPA’s unwavering dedication to innovation, equity, and student success. By reimagining what’s possible in public education, WCPA continues to empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers in the Central Valley.
To learn more about Wonderful College Prep Academy, visit https://www.wonderfulcollegeprepacademy.org/
