There is a counselor at this establishment whom breaches privacy and tells parents about private conversations that do not need to be shared and yet shares them anyway. This counselor lures you in by pretending to be understanding and kind while revealing sensitive information. This disgusting disregard for the emotional wellbeing of their students directly shows their "christian" values. What kind of catholic educational facility makes their students feel unsafe to share how they are feeling. I am extremely disappointed to say that anyone looking for a safe place will not find it at the Alemany Counseling Department. It is an extremely disappointing development and this is only one example, I pray for anyone else who has faced something similar and hasn't had the courage to speak up. read more

this school is absolutely horrible the teachers there are mean they all think they are above everyone bc they have money especially this one teacher name ms toledo once she found out i was not rich she started treating me differently always getting mad at me for stuff i didn't do she is the worst teacher even i genuinely hate her this school sucks read more

Our son went here for four years, it was the best high school experience he could have had. Teachers that actually teach and don't promote an agenda. Administrators that listen. AP courses, Capstone program, sports, clubs, religious education all geared to help each student be their best. read more

Please if you're thinking sending your child to this school is the best for his/her future, think twice!! Not only having a high tuition price and raising yearly, this school is full of bullying, discrimination, racism by teachers and staff. Staff unable to resolve issues and rude treatment. If you're a minority in that school, good luck. Teachers threatening that "you are nobody, you won't go too far in life" is very heartbreaking for a parent to listen from their child. Don't waste your hard-earned money on a place where you're NOT appreciated, valued or cared for. When asked for a meeting they don't even take you to a room to discuss the issues that you have as a concerned parent, it's done outside on the curbside, where everyone is passing and listening to your conversation. Very unprofessional, very inconsiderate, very not private school like. After all I pay for their paycheck. Please do yourself a favor and save your child's future by looking somewhere else. I could be writing more, but my heart hurts when I remember all that verbal abuse, bullying that my child went through. Help your child, save them from this unworthy of a school. Too bad it's a catholic school, there's no sacred thing within those walls!! read more

Very un-Christian school. Parked within the Mission Hills Hospital and one of their errant baseball went inside the Mission Hills Hospital and hit my car. Everyone in that school wash their hands and said they have signs posted. The have signs posted for their side of the parking lot/area. They should be responsible for any damage caused by their students outside of their area. Very un-Christian and really not surprising. We can't afford a lawyer so we will have to pay for this out of pocket. I hope that this bad karma goes back to this un-Christian school. read more

Things are getting back on track around here. This is an update to my second review. My son is in his third year at Alemany. We love it. Have not seen the principal at all this year, but have met the President Mr. Galla who is exceptional. He cares about the school and the kids. Kids are respectful and eager to learn. Upgrades are being made at the school. The curriculum is challenging. The educators are wonderful especially Mr. Pimentel who also happens to be asst principal. It's a shame the last dean went to another school but the upgrade with Curtis as security, I feel my child is safe. Great school! read more

Please reconsider sending your child to Alemany. This school is overrun with unchecked bullying, overt racism, and ineffective leadership. I pulled my son out within 2 months! He is not the bullied type - great grades, lots of friends and a varsity athlete. There truly is a general "meanness" at this school. The racism from students and teachers was rampant! Constant racial slurs towards Blacks, Jewish people, Muslims, and Asians. Students are out of control and constantly on phones and disrupting classes. Administrators are out to lunch. I've been in education for over 20 years and would compare what we experienced to a low performing public school. When we left and interviewed at Notre Dame, Crespi, and Chaminade ALL three schools reported that they had multiple transfers from Alemany in the past few years for the same exact reasons. This school is an embarrassment and seems to have become a dumping ground for students with behavioral problems and low academic performance. Save your money. read more

This is my son's first year at Alemany. So far, we have nothing but praise. My son couldn't be happier! First of all, there is a welcoming atmosphere to the school and it feels genuine and warm. Academics are great! I love that the teachers actually teach and they do not give busy work for homework like other private schools do (i.e. Chaminade Middle School was pretentious and yet there was no teaching going on, rather just having students learn on their own). The teachers at Alemany are approachable, down to Earth and caring. And we love the diversity! So happy we switched from Chaminade! read more

I'm a senior at Bishop Alemany and I feel so blessed to go to such a wonderful school and to be a part of this amazing community. Graduation is just around the corner and I will be very sad to leave but the four years I've spent here have been the best four years of my life. I've made friendships I believe will last a lifetime, have learned many different life lessons, and have been a part of a community that makes me feel loved and important. Bishop Alemany has so much to offer. Almost anything you can think of Alemany has. There are all kinds of sports teams from Basketball to Equestrian to Tennis! We have arts programs like Dance, Theatre, Orchestra, and Choir. You can start your own club like "The Disney Club" or "The Cool Kids Club." Our school is one big melting pot filled with students of different ethnicity, sizes, with different interests and even religions! That's an amazing thing because all are welcome and accepted in this school. We're all a family true to God and to each other! (Words from our alma mater) Our amazingly talented maintenance staff always keeps our campus looking clean and beautiful. The teachers at Alemany have helped me strive to become not only a better student but a better person. The Alemany Faculty and Staff takes real care of their students. One thing that definitely sets us apart from other schools is that Alemany has heart. We are a people of character enriched in faith and committed to promoting justice and peace. We take pride in being Warriors and we stick together. We have good sportsmanship and I must say for all the wonderful accomplishments we've had, our student body is humble. Being on the Varsity Dance Team, ASB, Choir, and Christian Leadership, my high school career has been a challenging and unforgettable ride. I could literally go on and on for days about this amazing school. Its a privilege and honor to go to Alemany and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I have a lot to be thankful for and I am very proud to call myself a warrior. GO ALEMANY!!!!! read more

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I attended Alemany all four years of high school and I can tell you now, only being one year out, I definitely will not miss it mainly because of the staff. Alemany has many people attending who for the most part are very kind, but the staff is very rude and disrespectful. The campus is a beautiful campus, well kept up by the janitors/gardeners who are the sweetest men you'll ever meet. Walking around campus you will hardly ever see a piece of trash on the floor or a rose not bloomed. Alemany has many pep rallies and events to see the drum line which will easily become your favorite thing there. Around campus you will always hear something going on whether it be music from the dance team, singing from chior, or of course the drum line.You will also hear all the birds chirping, the squirrels, or the wind blowing through the leaves. On a occasion you can hear the machines from the gardening and you can also hear the bells ringing from class to class. You will also hear the PA system, deans yelling at students, or of course Sr. Sara yelling at everyone to get off the grass. The last and probably most common thing you will hear at alemany is students complaining about the wifi not working for our iPads. One of the things I miss the most is the cafeteria! Best school cafeteria I've ever experienced in my life. The cafeteria has almost anything you can think of and if you become close with the lady in charge you can ask her to bring specific things to the cafeteria. The cafeteria carries food from salad, enchiladas, orange chicken and white rice, chimichangas, carls jr., pizza hut; I could go on for ever. They also have cut up fruit that you can add tajin and lemon to, which was my favorite snack there. The food can sometimes be a bit over priced, but we are at a private school so what else can we expect? I will definitely miss the cafeteria and all the food they had. Alemany has went all technology so theres not much to carry which is great for students. At alemany most of the doors tend to be open for all hallways and classes. The locker hall is no longer open that often because no one really has anything to carry but an iPad so they keep them closed so no one puts unnecessary things in them. The parking lot is kinda tricky with the rules because its very easy to pick fights with people and sometimes it takes a very long time to get out since there is so many students. read more

Bishop Alemany High School - First Day of Senior Year 2015 - Middle Schools & High Schools Near Me - Mission Hills, California

Worst school ever they favor the football team and people who give them lots of money. I went there for all 4 years I was bullied by the students and the teachers they damaged my hair by making me change my hair color 4 times in a row. I would never recommend this school to anyone. when I was telling he teachers about serious things that where happening in my home and around school to help me get out of the situation they just looked away or told me it was my fault. I was told to sue them by some lawyers but I didn't thinking they were chilled but nope they weren't I should have when I had the chance. Teachers told me I was stupid and I should have dropped out. I was told I was a no body. The deans at the school told me I would never be able to make it in the future and I could never get a job. I'm so disappointed in this school even my aunt who had paid for this school regrets it for me because she said it was worst school ever and volunteered for them 4 times out of the week they still gave us shit. Never send your kid to this school unless your rich or a football start because other then that they don't care about you. read more

I went all 4 years .... and I couldn't thank my parents enough for sending me here ... I love this school

My daughter went here and no gripes. We had issues with a creepy teacher, it took patience to resolve them. The teacher hooked up and hauled off in cuffs. That could happen at any school. 2/3 of our tuition was picked up by an endowment left to the school from a wealthy car dealer that passed away,, and that was really an unexpected bonus. Saved me some serious bank. I had to hold her picture in my hand to recognize her from the other girls when I picked her up from school because of the uniforms and appearance code,, but that really is the way to roll. Pretty much a zero tolerance school. That tells ya not much in the way of your kid being hassled by others because their is a long line of kids on the list waiting to get in,, and instant 86'd for those that cause disruptions. My daughter is in show business and the school grudgingly accommodated her work schedule and AP classwork etc etc.with some hassle. Chaminade is the school dialed in and better suited for show biz kids, but my daughter wanted to be with her friends,, and I'm a soft touch, so it worked out fine anyway. The last of the Church Clergy on the school staff retired maybe 7 years ago,, so now it's all lay persons running the school. If you have issues, make an appointment and use the chain of supervision. With patience and perserverance you will get your issue(s) resolved. The gears turn slowly like with any LARGE school read more

All they care about is money. The ladies in the tuition office are rude. They need to work on their people skills and listen to parents concerns. I took my kid and put him in a different private school. It was never about the money. All I wanted was some answers that parents need to make a good decision for their children. read more

I attended alemany from my sophmore year to my senior year of high school. I went to Alemany not really knowing all the people there. Sophmore year was decent except the classes were really hard for me. Junior year was also academically difficult but honestly the best part was the staff. I could put a list of the teachers I had but honestly they were the ones who pushed me to do my best. Mrs. Galla is a saint and I couldnt have done without her especially after Kairos with my grandfather passing away so suddenly. My senior was probably one of the fastest years I have ever personally had. The friends I made were some I have known from years passed and some new ones that cherish deeply to the bottom of my heart. I took choir 2 years, Mrs. Chauvin is such a wonderful woman and wonderful couselor/teacher. I was grateful for her and all she did for out choir class and helping me get to the college I wanted to throughout my senior year. The worst part of my expierance at Alemany was spending alot of money.... the ipads being a joke.. getting work RIGHT BEFORE finals.. and them PRONOUNCING MY NAME WRONG AT GRADUATION. I will never forget that. I will forever love my teachers, staff, friends, and my parents for getting me through my high school experiance. Class of 2014. read more

This place is huge for a high school. My cousin went here for a short time and I heard the amount in tuition is crazy. They definitely put it back into the school and they're theatre performance is great! I haven't seen the whole school but I thought the theatre would be a little better looking. I heard they are working on it to become better, but at least they had stadium seating. read more

Love it!! Best principal and staff. My son Loves it and his grades show it! Great school! read more

sigh, alemany. it's not what it used to be. (at least let me think i was innocent back then!) but i sure love basking in the glory days of high school when i think about it. alemany is basically a melting pot of kids from different cultures and financial statuses.... not like some filthy loaded all-girls prep school (although we did wear a catholic uniform, and that's always a huge bonus when trying to impress someone of the male gender). my mother, also alemany alumni (class of '78) and former homecoming queen herself, gave me no choice in where i was to attend high school... nor did she allow me to back down from cheerleading tryouts every fall. not only were some of my mom's former classmates' kids in my class, i even had some of the same teachers she did. i never thought i should heed mom's advice when she would say, "embrace these years, high school will be the best time of your life!" because i mean come on, you never think to appreciate high school when you're overwhelmed with acne and heartbreak. however, last weekend i attended a wedding in which both the bride and groom i went to alemany with. i sat at a table with my old best friend reminiscing about cheer camp, underage drinking and some of the amazing teachers we had. (mr.marsh! does anyone know where he is?!) so many people remember high school as a miserable experience... if they even remember it at all. it's now that i realize what an amazing community i joined when i went to this school... which i am still a part of after so many years. read more

I have to disagree with the negative office review! My student graduated last year and I only had the most awesome experiences with the Tuition Office, but then again, I paid my tuition via FACTS and never had a problem or was never I ever past due. They are a private school and an awesome one at that! read more

The pateadoras camp here is soo fun. There is a certain coach named Pablo who is a great person. He will go out of his way to help you. They are awesome and I will definitely go. Really recommend! read more

Such a beautiful campus ... The kids have a lot of school spirit . The school has many clubs the kids can be part of

Great school. Kids here all seem really nice and have really good ethics and morals. The old principle did a great job. Really did wonderful things for the school. Next year they are getting a new principle. They say he's going to focus more on academics and less on sports and that's a good thing. He is also changing the uniforms to make them more formal I just hope we can still use the old ones as well because they were expensive. It won't be cool of that money is wasted and we can't use the old uniforms as well. The school is beautiful very nice. It use to be a seminary , that's why it's so nice. read more

Very happy with the education, the social awareness, and Christian atmosphere.

When you go to a home football game there, you have to get either a taco or burrito at Elvira's stand. They are outstanding.

If you are thinking of sending your child to this school, think twice. The staff is rude. If you have concerns and you leave messages for the Principal or his Secretary, look forward to never getting a return call. If you voice your concerns in writing, look forward to never hearing anything back at all and find out the complaint you wrote about, gets into the hands of the person you wrote about. Then when asking questions to gather the information you need, get a SNARKY answer from the tuition department. Then if you are a divorced parent, look forward to never seeing your childs report card, because they can't get the secondary address right in three long years. Look forward to doing paperwork multiple times, look forward to hearing about things the day of the event, or getting calls from your child telling you he has to take this test that is required and we have to pay this amount by the end of the week. Oh, and if you request something and are waiting for your answer, look forward to waiting. You will just hear about it, when they are good and ready to tell you or when you owe them money... They will call or email you right away. Sad fact, here is a school that is supposed to be religious based and they treat others with rudeness and disregard. These people continue to get away with these things, because the Principal just shrugs it off to the very people who are the problem, without even giving you a call first. I think it is not much to ask when you pay Thousands of dollars a year to have your child go to school, the least they can do is treat you with respect and be courteous. Education of course, is top priority, but I think it should be a package deal when you are paying for their education. People dealing with people, should have people skills. read more

My daughter is attending Bishop Alemany currently and is a 9th grader. From all the stories I heard, this school is not very good! I heard that students are getting drunk at parties, freshman are having sex with each other, and are taking drugs?!?! I am certainly apold. Another main thing is that the tuition is ridiculous here. My daughter wanted to join dance team, but they wanted us to pay 300 dollars to get in (on top of tuition) and pay a monthly fee on 120 dollars. Sadly I couldn't come up with money, leaving my daughter un satisfied. I am certainly NOT sending my child here AGAIN!!!! read more

Bishop Alemany high school is a catholic high school that offers everything for each student . My last child is graduating tomorrow . The costs for attendance is reasonable as compared to the other private schools . Like all schools , i had my issues with one thing or the other but overall the teachers are accomodating and nurtuting .There is good christian atmosphere with zero toleramce to drugs . Mr Chambers , principal is very involved in all the activites at the school . I see him at all events . Sports, dances and theater, he is always there . They have a post prom event that they set up for the seniors with all kinds of fun stuff . It gives me a sense of security that my child is in a safe location with adult supervison . Overall I do recommend this school . read more