Six of the first nine projects have received either Gold (2) or Platinum (4) certifications from the US Green Building Council. These projects have been designed to reduce energy consumption and reduce the impact on the environment. In addition to the energy savings resulting from the new energy efficient buildings, high energy use portables or old buildings were replaced on each of the school campuses.

National City Middle School Project 1 has received LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council (Feb 2014).

Mar Vista High Modernization Project 1 has received LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council (Jan 2014).

Chula Vista High Modernization Project 1 has received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council (Dec 2013).

Hilltop High Modernization Project 1 has received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council (Dec 2013).

Montgomery High Modernization Project 1 has received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council (Dec 2013).

Sweetwater Union High Modernization Project 1 has received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council (Dec 2013).