Karina Kruger will study public policy at the Ivy League school in New York City. (photo courtesy of BHUSD)

Beverly Hills High School announced that Karina Kruger, a standout member of the class of 2025, will be attending Columbia University. Karina will study public policy at one of the nation’s most prestigious Ivy League institutions.

With a perfect GPA and 13 AP courses – including every advanced history class the school offers – Kruger set the bar for academic excellence. She helped lead the Academic Decathlon team to the state level, earned top medals across subjects and conducted award-winning science research focused on food preservation. She also worked to expand sustainability efforts through City Greens, BHHS’s hydroponic gardening initiative.

Beyond campus, Kruger completed a Russian immersion program in Latvia, interned with the Beverly Hills City Manager’s Office under Nancy Hunt-Coffey and tutored elementary students in reading, showing a remarkable dedication to public service and global awareness.

“Karina is an exceptional scholar and community leader,” BHHS Principal Drew Stewart said. “She approaches everything she does with purpose and passion, and we have no doubt she will thrive at Columbia and beyond.”

For information, visit bhusd.org.