Beaumont, CA – Beaumont Unified School District’s 2026 state-recognized distinguished high school sees five students graduating with up to three college degrees in addition to their diploma.
The five overachievers attended the small, but mighty Beaumont Middle College High School, which makes up no more than 68 students. Yet, the school has seen a massive increase in popularity. Since opening 2023, it has experienced a 196% growth in enrollment.
The middle college serves sophomores, juniors, and seniors thanks to a formal partnership between the Beaumont Unified School District and Mt. San Jacinto College. Students in attendance study the standard high school curriculum, while also attending college classes. The benefit extends well beyond simply obtaining a degree in a shorter time, it also saves families potentially thousands of dollars in tuition.
This five Beaumont High School Middle College graduates are––
Chris Valero
Mount San Jacinto College
Associate of Science Degree - Mathematics
Associate of Arts Degree - Math and Science
Associate of Arts Degree - Social and Behavioral Science
Mario Sanchez
Mount San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts Degree - Social and Behavioral Science
Associate of Arts Degree - Math and Science
Candice Lanmon
Mount San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts Degree - Social and Behavioral Science
Associate of Arts Degree - Math and Science
Alaa Marwa
Mount San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts Degree - Social and Behavioral Science
Andres Goodwin
Mount San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts Degree - Math and Science
With proven ambition and success, the students have clear plans. “My big goal is to become a neurosurgeon, so I’m taking a lot of science based classes,” shared Alaa Marwa. For Andres Goodwin, his first plan is only a few months away. “The first thing I’m doing when I have free time this summer is getting my training to be an EMT,” he said.
All of the students plan to enroll in a four-year university before pursuing their masters and doctorates degrees, except Candice Lanmon who is taking an extra step. She plans to join the military before proceeding to a four-year university. “Going to the military is also going to help me achieve that goal of becoming a doctor.”
Regardless of what education and career path the five students pursue, they are already well ahead of their peers.