This place is a great educational resource for the bay area. This is located right off of the…read moreTreat/Geary exit on 680. One of the teachers, Robin Wood, is phenomenal and really wants everyone to do well. This school has both programs for highschool students and adults wanting to learn. It is inexpensive because it is a non-profit that is funded by the government. But it is free for highschool students. This place is great because it is self paced learning. You get a book, whip through the content and do the project. I realize that not everyone learns this way, but if you have questions, the staff is available. Keep up the good work!

When I was here I took a couple of the classes. I wasn't working at the time, and wasn't sure what…read morethe next step was going to be for me, I also came here not knowing at all what to expect. I did take the basic computer class, which was somewhat interesting, and then the second class really got me going.... Photoshop, well, as most of you know from reading my reveiws, I'm very much into photography. The photoshop class was great!!! That was something I really enjoyed. The first class was good, I had a gal come and help me with some of the assignments. I very much appreciated the help, I'm a very slow learner, so that one on one time was very beneficial. The instructor is great!!! ROP is a solid spot for help with the computer essentials.

I'll be honest - this place nearly drove me insane. It's not a happy place. I attended 2014-2018…read moreand I hated most of it. There were a few teachers I loved - but they are actually gone now (moved to different schools) such as Mr. O'Haire (math) and Mr. Seipel (PE - weights class) who moved to schools closer to where they live. The teachers, for the most part, were good and cared about the students to an extent. My issue lies with the other students. This place is infamous for the student community, which, in short, was not enjoyable, for the most part. While I did make some lifelong friendships, I do not miss 80% or more of the people I knew. As well as teachers, most administrators were okay. And DVHS has the best proms/balls in the bay area. Also, DVHS is academically superior. I was an average student at DVHS, with a GPA around 3.7, only a few Honors/AP courses. I had friends with over 4.5s, but also knew people with under 3.0s. I believe this place is a top 10 public high school in California, academically. The struggles I've had in high school made my time in college a breeze. College is so easy to me because DVHS was just so hard. I went from average at DVHS to (well) above average at my current school (which is certainly not prestigious like an Ivy League or UC school, but is a decent school indeed). If you plan on going to a small liberal arts college or a community college after graduating DVHS I think you will have a really easy time. I know many people currently (2020-2021 high schoolers) that transferred to Cal High or other schools because of how notoriously bad DVHS is. I actually switched to Venture Independent Study next to DVHS (public, part of SRVUSD) in the middle of my junior year and only took 2 classes at DVHS for the last 2 years (concurrent enrollment for AP calculus and a science class). My diploma is technically Venture and not Dougherty Valley. Of course I miss high school sometimes, but I am certainly glad to be done with that period of my life. Also, if you are 16-19 and know someone from DVHS, I would try to go to prom with them ;) My prom in May 2018 was memorable, definitely my most prominent (lol, no pun intended) memory of this place.

Former student here, would definetly recommend sending your child to a different school like cal…read morehigh instead. The staff is the biggest issue at this school. Teachers and counselors (apart from a select few) do not teach well and students end up having to basically self study whole courses. Staff also think students are beneath them and don't resolve issues that come up during the school year. The college and career counselor Mrs.Theobald, probably the most important person at that school because she manages internships and volunteering opportunities through the school, was the main reason I left this school. A mistake on her end (not telling me that the due date of an application was actually before the written date) made me lose an important internship opportunity, and when i went to turn in my application, she put the blame on me for not turning it in earlier (i turned it in 2 weeks before the date written). I even sent a long email to her about how i felt about the whole situation to which i got a one sentence response and no follow up or apology. That situation made me realize that i would never succeed academically if i stayed in dvhs. The school's staff has been kept based on seniority, not quality, so most of the teachers are bad, and counselors are very unhelpful and never actually try to solve problems that students have. The school might be rated high on a state level but it's because the students work so hard by themselves, so don't be fooled by the high ranking, this school has many issues.

As a parent of a child with learning disabilities and anxiety, finding the right middle school was…read moreone of the most important decisions our family made. Looking back on the past three years, I can honestly say that this school exceeded our expectations in every way. From day one, the teachers and staff created an environment where my child felt accepted, understood, and valued. Their patience, compassion, and willingness to meet students where they are made an incredible difference. Rather than focusing on challenges, they recognized my child's strengths and worked tirelessly to build confidence while providing the support needed to succeed. What stood out most was the school's commitment to inclusivity. My child never felt singled out for needing accommodations or extra support. The teachers fostered a culture of kindness, respect, and understanding that allowed all students to feel like they belonged. Whenever anxiety became overwhelming, there was always someone willing to listen, encourage, and help navigate difficult moments. The growth we witnessed over these three years has been remarkable. Academically, my child developed stronger skills, greater independence, and a genuine belief in their ability to succeed. Socially, they formed meaningful friendships and became much more comfortable participating in class and school activities. Emotionally, they gained resilience, self-confidence, and coping skills that will benefit them far beyond middle school. We are deeply grateful to the teachers, counselors, and staff who invested so much time, care, and dedication into helping our child thrive. Their support helped transform middle school from something we feared into an experience that prepared our child for the future. I cannot recommend this school highly enough to families seeking a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment for their children.

We are so grateful for the positive experience our daughter has had at Noble Learning Academy this…read moreyear. She transferred from a large public middle school where she often felt lost socially and overwhelmed by the large class sizes and disruptive environment. Looking back, we only wish we had made the move sooner. At Noble, she has found a nurturing and supportive community where she truly feels seen and valued. The small class sizes have made such a difference, both academically and emotionally. She has made meaningful friendships and has really been embraced by both the students and staff. One of the things we appreciate most is the hands-on learning and enriching field trip opportunities that simply were not possible at her previous big public school. We have also been so impressed with Principal Cassie and how involved and hands-on she is with the students and families. Her leadership creates a warm, welcoming environment where the children genuinely feel supported and cared for. The change has been incredibly positive for our daughter. We now plan to send our son to NLA when he enters middle school.

Lincoln has a good reputation for being chill with a school body of high-achieving kids. It's a…read morelarge high school with over 2,200 students. We were lucky to have principal Shari Balisi Manalang who won Principal of the Year in 2024 and kept the ship steady. I'll miss her a lot. My son had a few incredible and dedicated teachers including Ms. Yu (Chinese); Mr. Yip (English and an alumnus of Lincoln); Mr. Glasser (American History); Mr. Goncalves (CompSci) and Mr. Ruelas (World History & Econ). We were fortunate to be assigned counselors Devin Walker and Ian Enriquez who make sure you have the A-G requirements to apply to UC and CSU schools and resolve issues as they come. While we had a couple of serious speed bumps during my son's tenure, they got resolved. My advice is to strongly advocate for your child. Overall, if you're proactive and involved, administration is appreciative and most teachers are enthusiastic when you ask, "What can my son be doing better and how can I help?" There's always a lot going on at Lincoln with lots of clubs and sports ("Go Mustangs!") as well as theater arts and dance. I know we'll miss this school. It's a jewel of the SFUSD. Fun fact: Harvard Constitutional Law Scholar Lawrence Tribe, BD Wong ("Law & Order SVU"); Barbara Eden ("I Dream of Jeannie") and sculptor Richard Serra are among notable alumni. If you're looking at high schools and want your child to have a well-rounded education and not just grind, put ALHS at the top of your list.

To update my recent review, I recently toured Lincoln for our younger child. The new principal and…read moreher new staff seem excellent -- very sharp, professional, experienced, and motivated. She told us they're attracting lots of interest in teaching positions and have no teacher vacancies. It was an inspiring tour. Good luck with your decisions! Other great schools we're considering are Lowell and Gateway High.

My son comes to this school and got bullied because he was named after the school and was heavenly…read moreharassed for his clothes not that only that but he said that some kid name John Hernandez stuck his head down the toilet and that he also stole his lunch money and gave him wedgies, after that we decided to change schools and in his first day he was much better.

My daughter goes to the New Leaf Program in Vicente/Briones school its a great program and she…read moreenjoys it very much...she's doing a great job in the program, I can email or text her teachers WHENEVER I have a question or a concern ...fairly quick response for some of the teachers ,some...umm not so much ... But all in all I think she is progressing nicely....Reason for the 3 star is , it is a "continuation" type school in the rest of the school so it looks a bit " ghetto ". I guess you could say their is a lot of kids that just don't belong to the "normal" highschool across the street, my daughter is here for social issues she doesn't socialize with people...at all ...so I think it would be hard for her to be a loner in a big school like Alhambra High...

If you are still at BHS or just graduated you will be shocked to learn that my class is having…read moretheir 65th reunion next week. Yes, we graduated in 1960. It was one of the top schools in the US in those days. we won the Bellamy award in 1959. It saddens me to read these reviews with one star. Most of the content of the poor reviews seems to center around lack of organization and social problems. I hope the academic aspect of the school is still high.

This school has gone completely down hill. There is absolutely no safety or control in that school…read more The staff are only there for the paycheck! The dean of students is completely useless, they swear they are here for the students but they don't care at all. SAVE YOUR KIDS!!! DON'T SEND THEM TO THIS HORRIBLE SCHOOL

The administration is awesome here, three generation of Rocha (current principal) makes this place…read morefeel like a family. The campus is showing its age and there's alot of unmaintained grassy areas, compared to Deer Valley High, this campus can look way better. Keep supporting this school, go Panthers!

Seriously? No one has reviewed this place? Out of the choices you have in Antioch, I'm glad I…read morewent to Antioch instead of Deer Valley. 1997! lol....

Beautiful Spanish style high school and with the new addition cafeterias and classrooms, Fremont…read morehigh is excellent. There's a huge stigma about this school compared to the ones in the same district such as Cupertino, homestead, etc but don't believe the hype. The academics and teachers provide the same care and education as the other schools and it is up to your child how much he studies/performs. My son is going into his junior year and he said he prefers his school to homestead high. Maybe because from middle school, he had a bunch of his friends going there and he would've goofed off more? Yes, it's a lot more diverse but it helps students break away and become more open minded and accepting of different ethnic backgrounds and students, rather than just sticking to the same group from middle school for example. I know for my son, he made a lot of Israeli and Mexican friends and learned a lot about their traditions, language, food, and culture which is great!! He would hang out at their houses and meet their parents, have dinner with them which is wonderful These are defining experiences in shaping how a teenager grows, and how he thinks, and who he becomes later in life. Not just be biased on a school based on test scores. For parents out there who might be deterred from having their child enrolled, don't be! As for grades and school, he's doing well but every child is different depending on how much effort they put in. It is the same in life!! GO FIREBIRDS!!

As a former student, this school has been a good place for me, and the teachers were quite nice…read more They really helped me as a former student to get my life on a better path. However, in some situations, I wish the dean's office had been more supportive instead of gaslighting students who were facing vulnerable circumstances. Additionally, I observed that the school seemed to be more favorable toward Caucasian students compared to students of color, particularly in academic settings. For example, Caucasian students often received A+ grades, while students of color frequently ended up with B+ or lower, which I find highly unfair. All students of color deserve the same opportunity for excellent grades and education as their Caucasian peers. I hope that systemic injustices in our education system can be addressed.

Thanks to this school they helped my son suceed and never gave up on him.On this day he became a…read morehighschool Graduate im so proud of him and this is a great school with a great success rate.