Surrey Schools reviews 2025–26 gains in achievement, student support and growth

Surrey Schools has released a review of its work from September 2025 through June 2026, guided by its Learning by Design strategic-plan vision and five priorities. The district said 72 per cent of its Grade 10 students were proficient or extending on the Literacy Assessment, exceeding the provincial average for a fifth consecutive year.

Twenty-five schools participated in Sacred Ties, an Indigenous transition-to-high-school program. The district said 87 per cent of students graduated with a Dogwood diploma, above the provincial average. It also served more than 2,300 breakfasts and 5,000 lunches daily, while more than 950 students contributed to decision-making through student voice forums and conversations. Seventy-seven per cent of students said they felt safe at school, matching the provincial average.

Surrey Schools reported that Indigenous graduation rates have risen 13 per cent over four years. It said 420 students participated in the Skookum Windspeaker Program, while 92 students and families attended Indigenous Family Wellness evenings. The district also said 7,676 staff completed racial equity and anti-racism training, and 1,330 students joined Equity Clubs.

During the period, the district added 1,455 seats, opened a new school and welcomed 2,637 new families, along with hundreds of new teachers and support workers.