GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL – Clay County District Schools is proud to announce a historic milestone in academic excellence, as 154 students from across the district have been honored with Cambridge Learner Awards for their exceptional performance during the June 2025 examination series. These prestigious awards, issued by Cambridge International Education, recognize students who have demonstrated mastery and dedication in a curriculum studied by over a million students worldwide.
In a congratulatory message to the district, Jeffery Brewer of Cambridge International Education commended the "phenomenal achievement" of these students, noting the district's commitment to providing a world-class education. The awards are divided into several elite categories, marking achievements that range from local excellence to global dominance.
Recognizing Global and National Excellence
The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards are categorized to highlight various levels of academic mastery:
Top in the World: Awarded to learners who achieved the highest standard mark in the entire world for an individual subject.
Top in Country: Reserved for students who earned the highest standard mark in the United States for an individual subject.
High Achievement: Awarded to students who achieved the highest standard mark in the country in a less widely taken subject.
Best Across: Awarded to learners with the highest cumulative total standard marks in the country over a specific range of subjects, including eight Cambridge IGCSEs, four International AS Levels, or three International A Levels.
The 2025 Scholar Awards
In addition to individual subject honors, the Cambridge Scholar Awards recognize students who maintained high grades across multiple examinations. These are categorized as:
Scholar Award with Distinction: Achieved by students earning at least $3 \times A$ grades or higher at Cambridge IGCSE or International A/AS Level.
Scholar Award with Merit: Achieved by students earning at least $3 \times B$ grades or higher at Cambridge IGCSE or International A/AS Level.
Cambridge Scholar Award: Achieved by students earning at least $3 \times C$ grades or higher at the Cambridge International A/AS Level.
“We are incredibly proud of these 154 students,” said Superintendent David Broskie. “These honors reflect not only their academic talent and hard work but also the dedication of our educators and the steadfast support of their families. Seeing our students compete and succeed at a global level is a testament to the strength of Clay County District Schools.”
2025 Award Highlights
Top in the World
Sophia Jiang, Fleming Island High School
Cambridge Scholar Award with Distinction
Joshua A. Mata, Clay High School
Aubrey Taylor, Fleming Island High School
Sophia Jiang, Fleming Island High School
Cambridge Scholar Award with Merit
Clay High School: Chloe G. Hughey, Dary I. Paulino Melo, Dylan C. Baker, Joshua M. Valadzko, Mikayla L. Campbell
Fleming Island High School: Alan Webster, Bailey Avery, Bradford L. Tolley, Brennen Fogarty, Cash Belcher, Dimitri Jacobs, Hayley Sakowski, Katelyn Moore, Katie Hicks, Kevin Zhao, Liam Phillips, Lincoln Bailey, Luke Norris, Marina Barger, Nathan Mehler, Olivia Jiang, Shayla Abbas, Sophia Cheshire
Keystone Heights Junior Senior High School: Natalie Layfield
Oakleaf High School: Caden Cedrick Ferrer, Chase Verhovec, Jamuel Perez, Jasmine Conliffe, Kaleena Feng, Lily Borcherding, Maliah Sillon
Orange Park High School: Sofia Bowman
Let's celebrate the incredible success of these amazing students! Click here to view the full list: 2025 Cambridge Award Winners
The district will continue to celebrate these exceptional students during upcoming Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards school ceremonies to honor their hard work and dedication.