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San Domenico School

2014 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School selectee San Domenico School.

San Domenico (Green Ribbon Schools) - Students completing a math lesson while planting in the school garden.

The independent San Domenico School in Northern California operates a 20-year-old sustainability program that uses curriculum, policies, and practices on campus to inspire campus and community change. The campus is home to a 412 kW solar energy system, which offsets up to 65 percent of school energy use. San Domenico was recognized as the top-ranking, "Emerald Green" school in transportation through Safe Routes to School in 2013 with 75 percent of students choosing green ways to school.

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Questions:   California Green Ribbon Schools | GREENRIBBONSCHOOLS@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-2470
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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