A young Nigerian graduate, Achunike Okafor has been honored by Science Park High School at Newark in New Jersey, U.S., for his extraordinary performance.
According to reports, Okafor received an International Baccalaureate diploma with a record-shattering 4.625 grade-point average from the school.
Starnews gathered that his GPA is the highest among Newark’s 2,649 graduates in the Class of 2023 and the highest ever for the city public school district.
The feat earned him more than 40 scholarship offers, with many coming from the nation’s top universities: Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Princeton, Penn State, Stanford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, and Rutgers.
“I am grateful for the opportunities to attend such esteemed universities and to represent my family and community. I do not take lightly the privilege and responsibility to be among the few individuals selected for such honours,” Okafor said.
The 18-year-old says he plans to attend Harvard University to pursue a neuroscience degree.
“There’s absolutely nothing average him,” Science Park principal Darlene Gearhart said. Achunike is an extraordinary (person). He’s humble, driven, and industrious. He has always been a great kid. He is always eager to learn,” Mr Gearhart said.
Superintendent of Schools Roger Leónz also acknowledged Achunike’s exceptional performance, saying it is a source of pride for Science Park High, the school district, and the Newark community.
“We are extremely proud of Achunike Okafor. His achievements are a testament to his perseverance, resilience, and dedication to excellence. We wish him continued success at Harvard and look forward to more accomplishments from him in the future,” Mr León said.
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