FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 4, 2025
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Working in Support of Education (W!se) proudly celebrates the achievements of more than 100 high schools nationwide that have earned distinction as Blue Star Schools or Platinum Star Schools in the 2024–2025 academic year.
The Blue Star School award is given to schools where a significant portion of students demonstrate proficiency in personal finance by achieving high passing rates on the Certification Test. The Platinum Star represents an even higher level of excellence, with students scoring at the top of the range, reflecting a deeper understanding of financial concepts and skills. Students who pass the Test become Certified Financially Literate™ and earn a W!se CFL™.
The Test is administered as part of W!se’s award-winning Financial Literacy Certification program. Schools enrolled in the program teach a course or unit on personal finance using instructional resources from W!se, including a curriculum outline aligned to national and state standards, and then administer the Test. Since its introduction, the program has become integral to personal finance instruction in thousands of classrooms across the United States and is offered in 49 states.
“We’re immensely proud to honor this year’s Blue Star and Platinum Star Schools for their exceptional dedication to teaching personal finance,” said David Anderson, President and CEO, W!se. “Their achievements not only reflect the hard work of educators and students but also reaffirm the growing importance of financial education in preparing young people for success beyond the classroom.”
To view the full lists, click here: Blue Star Schools | Platinum Star Schools
Blue and Platinum Star Schools will be honored at the annual MoneyPower Conference on December 5, 2025 at FINRA in New York City. Featured speakers will be Rahkim Sabree, AFC®, Financial Therapist & Consultant, Carly Urban, Professor of Economics at Montana State University, Elvira Valdez, Senior Content Creator – Financial Literacy, Khan Academy and Gerri Walsh, President, FINRA Foundation. To register for the conference, click here.
About Working in Support of Education (W!se)
Working in Support of Education (W!se) is a leading educational nonprofit based in New York City with a mission to improve the lives of young people and at-risk adults through programs that develop financial literacy and readiness for college and the workforce. For more information, visit wise-ny.org. Follow W!se on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @wisenewyork.