By K.P. Sander Diamond Bar – How does the environment affect the learner? There are studies upon studies available that show the effects of light, temperature, noise and visual settings. Comfortable surroundings and beautiful environments can stimulate learning. The world’s most amazing high school campuses seem to have the common thread of providing stunning, motivational learning spaces toward higher learning. BestEducationDegrees.com, dedicated to helping you find the best school possible to further your education, has included Diamond Ranch High School among the world’s most amazing campuses. Serving students from Diamond Bar and Phillips Ranch, Diamond Ranch High School is operated by the Pomona Unified School District. The California Department of Education named it a California Distinguished School in 2003 and 2007 and the school has won many other awards, including named as one of America’s Best High Schools. It is said to be one of the most academically challenging schools in the United States. Diamond Ranch was designed by architect Thom Mayne, in an expressionist modern design working with the environment’s steep hillside. The beautiful architecture and location have earned it credit in movies such as Live Free or Die Hard, Serenity, and The Cell, and several television commercials. The school was also featured in the book Morphosis/Diamond Ranch High School. The World’s Most Amazing High Schools features visually inspiring campuses including several in Los Angeles, more throughout the United States, and on to England, Scotland, France, Portugal, Denmark and around the world. California is very proud to have eight schools listed in the top 30. For more information visit pusc.org/diamondranch or besteducationdegrees.com
