Son this school is shit. No huzz only chuzz only the girls r huzz. Everyone here smells like dog…read morecheeks and they don't use deodorant like sophisticated human beings. The teachers don't gaf abt you and the ppl are fake as shit. The teachers would rather you do your work than have good mental health.

This is truly a wonderful high school. Majority of the teachers are good educators, funny, and…read morehelpful. Most all student body is kind. Not a major social structure everyone is just friendly to each other. There's a good class selection. Good sports. It's a small campus which could be a positive or negative but it definitely makes getting to your next class a lot easier. Foothill pushes you slightly harder and requires more requirements to graduate than some of the other Ventura county high schools which gives you an extra boost for getting into a good college. I was not sure if I should go to fths or vhs as an 8th grader, but I'm happy in my choice of foothill and if you are a motivated student I'm sure you will be to!

Personally, if you're a parent who thinks it's the schools job to raise your kid, then this isn't…read morethe place for your child . Maybe try a military academy? If you are looking for a school that stimulates the kids to think, to be creative, to bond, to expand their minds, and to reach further than they thought possible.... this is a great school. Be forewarned ... as a parent , you have to participate !! Yes, you have to ask questions, of everyone involved. Yes that means the kids, the counselors, the staff, the teachers , the administrators ( oh no.. really?!?) But being an advocate for your kid , here or at any school is being a great parent . And Balboa has fabulous teachers . They took my shy, very bright , socially anxious kid and helped him realize that he was an honor roll student with talent, passion and the ability to succeed. Be a parent, and the teachers will teach . And your kid will thrive here!!

this is one of the worst schools that I have ever experienced. They are very racist and biased and…read morevery sexist. They have a very strict dress code that they claim they use because it distracts the teachers and students that's kind of disgusting if you ask me considering the fact that we are in middle school and that shouldn't even be an issue in the first place. Their board members will do anything to go out of their way to make your kid feel like shit. They make kids cry left and right and tell them that they love them, but do multiple things to take them down and make sure it's the worst middle school years for them. They'll take a situation that is really not big at all and escalated by 10 just by taking it up to the office, they get people in trouble for no reason and DEFINITELY have their favorites. They also DEFINITELY have their least favorites too. All the teachers are very rude, but not as rude as the people up in the office. They don't want you to promote. They don't want you to be successful. They want you to suffer and that's exactly what they do to everyone the teachers go around talking smack about other students which is very immature to me because isn't this a middle school where the kids are supposed to be talking about each other? Not the adults be talking about the kids. They also have a very "No smoke" policy but when it comes to their favorites, the policy doesn't apply to them. not to mention, the school is very nasty. The bathrooms always smell not even smell they reek the locker rooms are always disgusting and there's always trash all around the school. One of the biggest things that is bad about this school is the fact of how unsafe it is they make things online saying that this is the happiest school ever. This is hell there's fights like every week. They have to have officers there and it is not safe at all. Do not let your kid go to the school. If you are thinking about it, they will make it seem like it's all good that they'll call you every single time that your kid does something wrong but that's not true. They'll call you every single time. Your kid makes a mistake and also they try to make it seem like you're allowed to make mistakes but the second that you make one it's a big problem to them.

I left this school after my son attended K-3. They definitely have a principal that is rude to…read moreparents, as stated below. They also have an unfriendly vibe overall and, as stated, the principal comes off as uncaring in many areas yet overzealous with unfounded reprimands. I have never experienced a school with so many issues with infighting amongst the students - including bullying. We gave it our best "go" and they do have engaged, dedicated teachers and staff, but the problems are at the top. The last straw was spring 2019 when a 1st grade parent (and the husband of a Portola teacher) approached my child and his friend over his own child's lost football. He interrogated them, preventing them from getting on their after-care bus; boarded the bus to further interrogate the boys and, after being removed from the bus, followed the bus in his own car to the childcare facility (while filming it out the window with his cell phone) where he entered the childcare facility (totally against their protocol) and was finally prevented from his maniacal stalking escapade when the childcare director intervened. The experience was reported to the principal by the childcare director and myself and was handled ineptly and sans empathy. No one at the school or district level could tell me the student safety policy - I had to dig for it online. I took it next level (Superintendent) but was not heard. In the end, no one was able to tell me why my child was able to be verbally accosted for over 15 minutes - why the poor childcare bus driver had to act alone without school support staff - with a bus-load of children - and why this parent -- who is constantly on school property due to his own job and spouse-affiliation was never asked to sit with the boys and apologize or tell them they are safe and that THEY did the right thing (told the truth- that they did not have his son's football/which was later found) even though HE did not do right by them, or the other children or the young driver who was visibly shaken by the incident. The only person that DID react with professionalism, accurate sensitivity and safety protocol was the childcare director. I wonder if that 1st grade parent knows this director had to call an immediate safety meeting amongst her staff and afterward, a "stranger-danger" meeting with every child under her care that day? Shame on him, shame on the Portola principal and shame on the VUSD staff and management that wouldn't return my calls and couldn't answer basic safety questions about their school. It took them TWO months to call a meeting with me. Happily, we found a new school that has a warm, safe environment and professional, capable- seeming principal and staff-- so far so good!

It's our second year at Portola & we couldn't be more pleased. The principal & teachers we've had…read more(Mrs.Smith & Mrs. Chilcutt) are engaged, caring & fantastic! I've never seen a principal engage with students the way Mr. Ruiz does. We've always felt welcome & part of the Portola family. Koleen the librarian is amazing. She's put on the best book fairs! The office staff are all very nice as well. The PFFO put on some pretty cool events for the kiddos last year. Portola Ninja Warrior is a fun day of fitness for the kids & the end of the year carnival was full of fun games, music & food. We're looking forward to more fun events this year. We're very happy to be part of such a great school.

This school is great it got the job done and my kids came home happy. They loved the activity and…read moretheir leadership teacher. The campus is nice and clean with lots of school spirit. The Woodshop program is amazing and the teacher is so fun and funny. This school is amazing but the lunch food kinda sucks.

Like all schools, teachers were a hit or miss. Kids were difficult to control (a fault of the…read moreparents). The school dances and other activities were ok. I probably enjoyed middle school cause of this school far more than during elementary. My favorite people in the early 2000s though was the librarian and an English teacher, Mrs. Ludes. The library was one of my favorite places to hang out. The teacher got hell from her students when she was the sweetest and smartest teacher I had met up to that point. She nurtured my love of literature. I wish other students had appreciated her.

Been at this school for 3 years almost 4 years and we love it! They are a school with strong…read moreChristian moral values which was very important for our family. The Principal, Director , teachers, and staff are amazing. This school has surpassed our expectations. They use the Abeka curriculum which is a Christian curriculum. Thank you VCCS

Our daughter's experience at VCCS had been really amazing! Myah is in K-4 and she is getting so…read moremuch out of being here. Not only is she given tasks and crafts that cater to her personal level, the entire school knows her name. All of the kids are supportive of each other and big buddies (upper class) are assigned to each student in her class. Myah absolutely loves her big buddy and each week they have an opportunity to connect. The Abeka learning curriculum has blessed her over the year and she has begun to read! ( https://www.abeka.com/ ) Myah's K-4/K class just finished their oral presentations on animals they were assigned to and and they all did great! It was so awesome to see kindergarteners gaining the confidence to speak in front of their class. As parents we are given so many opportunities to be involved! We are getting to know the families rooted here and we love that. Dr. And Mrs. Geue are amazing individuals, accessible to our every whim of need, and love each student. The level of how our family has been encompassed is beyond 5 stars and we are so blessed to be here.

Why is there poop in the first picture of this place haha. I take my nephew here for basket ball…read morepractice and it is a nightmare to get in and out of the parking lot. Its located on a busy intersection with only one way in and one way out, so if you miss your entrance good luck making a couple of u-turns to get back. hint: it will be a right, then a u-turn, then a left turn, then a u-turn, followed by a right turn to get back in if you miss the entrance.

Great school culture and the staff really care about their students. Definitely recommend for your…read morenew 6th grader.

Small private school that focuses on real education. Students are given the attention necessary…read moreto excel in mathematics, science, philosophy, history, music, theology and language in an atmosphere conducive to learning these subjects. Teachers are gifted and the environment is one that teaches young people to be diligent, responsible and generous. My wife and I are extremely grateful that St. Augustine Academy is available to our family.

This is a great small school. The kids get more attention and better education from the teachers…read morethan they would at a larger school. Great ethics and awesome staff make this a must attend place.

Just recently relocated from El Paso to Oxnard and let me tell you I'm very happy with my…read moreexperience. Karina and Ms Betty took care of my families needs. From getting all the information transferred from school to school. They got on it !! Principal also looks super friendly and place looks very clean from admin to school campus.

This school is a beautiful school, campus is big and it's for the most part always clean.read more