Education is good in most subjects but the disciplinary action taken here is never correct. They…read morebrush off sexual assault cases, sexualize students and tell them theyre distracting teachers with their outfits. On multiple occasions girls have been sexually assaulted and the vice principle and principle did not even put it on the assaulters record, suspend them or properly inform the students teachers so they could be mundful of the situation. Know a guy who git suspended and got end of year celebration taken for "threatening" another student after that student groped his friend and the school did absolutely nothing. They incite physical altercations by failing to protect the students. Teachers are great, but office staff and especially the vice and campus supervisor are terrible and shouldnt really be around kids with the way the make decision regarding childrens safety. TLDR - Not worth the education when the learning environment is unsafe.

As an 8th grade male student here I have seen a crazy amounts of fights, sometimes up to 5 a week…read more They can get students expelled and they have punished kids who have gotten in fights before, but for sexual assault cases they barely do jack shit. And the kids here make it even even worse. In my 8th grade year alone, I've heard of 11 different reports of kids getting raped. The kids will also talk about drugs in class and the teachers won't do anything. This schools support/report system is ass. They have fill out a google form they NEVER AWNSER and if they do the problem will be too late to resolve. The teachers are awesome. Except for Mr Rojas he's a pedo. Mr Hutson is the GOAT Of history teaching

My family recently moved to Bakersfield, hoping for a positive school environment and a fresh start…read morefor my daughters. Instead, Highland High School has shown bias, poor judgment, and a complete failure to protect my children during a very serious bullying situation. After my daughters chose to distance themselves from a friendship that became uncomfortable, another student began harassing them, spreading lies, posting threats on social media, and escalating the situation. I provided the school with videos, screenshots, and detailed statements showing clear and ongoing cyberbullying. What makes this situation even more disturbing is that the other student collected multiple students to attack my daughter, resulting in my daughter being bludgeoned, injured, and visibly harmed. This was not a typical school conflict -- it was a coordinated assault, and the school was fully informed. Despite all of the evidence: * The student who made threats, organized the group attack, and continued harassment was allowed to remain on campus with no real consequence. * Her parent was even seen freely walking around campus with her, which was completely inappropriate. * Meanwhile, my daughters were repeatedly told to stay home "for safety," essentially punishing them instead of protecting them. * Staff admitted to having my daughter's earring after the fight, then later acknowledged it may have been thrown away. * Dean Kristen Urquidez communicated inconsistently, dismissively, and left us feeling unheard, unsupported, and minimized throughout this entire process. After fully cooperating and providing everything the school requested, I was informed that my daughters will not be allowed to return to Highland High School for the remainder of the school year. Yet the student who initiated and organized the violence remains on campus without consequence. This is not fairness. This is not safety. This is not how a school should handle bullying, physical violence, or threats. As a parent, it is devastating to see my daughters punished while the aggressor faces no meaningful accountability. Highland High School failed to uphold its own bullying and safety policies and failed to protect my daughters when they needed help the most. I hope sharing our experience pushes the school to take bullying, threats, and student safety seriously -- before another family is forced to go through this.

I really thought I was being pranked this morning as I sat in the office of highland highschool…read morewith my 17 yr old son. The staff is so much different than what I remember school office staff to be like as a kid. Absolutely no professionalism whatsoever. There was no greeting, no welcome, no introduction. Just a loud harsh tone that that I found very demeaning. It was just painfully obvious that there was an air of arrogance that was palpable. I was attended to by a young lady who was dressed more like a Halloween witch than a professional in an office. "Do you have your papers" she demanded. I had to ask "who are you?" "I'm the one who's gonna review your papers" she snipped. "What is your name miss?" It was like pulling teeth. Finally she told me that she was meka. Well once the rest of the office staff got wind that there was a parent in the office who wouldn't tolerate disrespect I was marked thee rest of the time I was there as "difficult". There just seems to be a need for a complete overhaul of the entire staff or at least a very rigid re-training. As I was leaving I couldn't help but overhear a new teacher in her car crying on the phone about how the staff was mistreating her. I wish I could have someone from channel 17 down there to observe and report what's going on because I guarantee you it would make for a riveting story.

the office ladies are really rude, its very unprofessional especially the attendance ladyread more

Tonight I attended EBHS's play Grease. As you walked to the auditorium you are greeted by a staff…read moremember and student as they hand you your ticket, or sell you one if you did not buy one in advance. They had a small "consignment" where they sold chips, candy, and THEE cutest themed cookies (wished I would have taken a picture before I devoured one of them!). I bought 3 cookies, two for my kiddos and one for me. We were given a program of the play and we quickly chose our seats. We got aisle seats on the middle left side of the auditorium. Before the play started, (as usual) I had to use the restrooms. Being at a school function I was a bit worried that it would be not up to par, but it was clean and all necessities were well stocked! The play started promptly at 7pm. The students and staff did an amazing job! Was this really a school play? They looked like pros! The costumes were on-point, and the stage looked like it was out of a professional Broadway play. Great job everybody! Now, I had to take a star because of the sound. Although you can tell the kids knew their songs and had angelic voices, it could not overtake the bad speaker sound. At many times it was hard to understand what they were saying while singing. Other than that, the play was great!

Do not take your kids to this school.The Dean is not on point, always picking on kids for some…read morereason, he's always picking on my son. There's always fighting in this school. I highly don't recommend you taking this kid to school.They don't know what they do in this school

I'm a student from here, I love the atmosphere and staff here. The activity's and events that goes…read morein here are awesome! My only downside is the fire alarm going off, I would like if that's fixed or issued since I have no idea if it's by itself or some someone. Other than that, I love this school!

Los profesores son malos con mi hijo y mi hijo dijo que lo intimidaron en el baño de la escuelaread more

I will never take my kid there again a teacher was abusing my baby, this really impacted me.I…read moretalked to the principal and he did not do anything about it, this I very disappointing.I WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL.

I am a student here the office staff are VERY untrustworthy do not call back when they say they…read morewill but the teachera are nice

I have had nothing but good things to say about all of my kids teachers. They have all been so…read morehelpful in trying to get my kids up to par in all of there subjects. Good security and camera systems.

First my son & now my daughter go to Readyland. I cannot say enough good things about this school…read more Every single teacher & aide I've come across is so wonderful, friendly, and warm. My daughter had to take some time off for medical reasons and the staff made a get well soon basket with her favorite things and cards from teachers & students. I was blown away by how thoughtful they were. I truly feel like she is with family or friends when she is there because of caring everyone is, especially her teacher Mrs Hernandez. And don't even get me started on how adorable all the crafts are that they make

I have sent all 4 of my children to Readyland, having one of more child there since 2001? 2002? We…read morelove the teachers at Readyland, and feel that they have truly loved each and every child that has passed through the doors of the school. I feel that my children have recieved a valuabe pre k education that they just couldn't have gotten anywhere else. I have recommended Readyland to all of my friends and family. The only reason I have not given this school 5 stars is that the business office manager has some shady practices. Her collection practices border on unethical as she frequently double bills and then claims that it was in error. However when it happens over and over and over again, I find it hard to believe it's just a mistake. She also holds overpayment refunds (a result of her refusal to apply discounts and double billing) for months on end. Releasing them only when informed legal action is about to be taken. My advice is to not let one rotten egg spoil everything. These things have happened to numerous families. Just be cautious with billing. The school itself is fabulous.

Sierra is an amazing school staff there are really nice and teachers are cool and educational and…read moreare chill though PE is rough you will still get through the day and lunch there is amazing the food is like a food you would find in a buffet and there's a little salad bar and it has very good nutritions and also when your on break there's a store to get snacks for like 1 dollar or 2 which is really good. And also the cafeteria water doesn't taste like toilet water. And also the lunch lady's let you get seconds if you're a 7th grader or 8th grader. And also you can enjoy other people doing PE in break . Though I am gonna hate on a teacher who's a English teacher and history and use to teach art she's a 6th grade teacher and she gets told she looks like ash Trevino which is kinda true but when she grumpy it's like a war is going to start but thankfully we make it through the period. And we get out at 2:18 and start at 8:00 and it's pretty great time and band gets to go to Six Flags Magic Mountain which is really exciting for them. And then art is just a calming place and that's all for today.

The teacher here are fun and entertaining but will help you in noted moments (hopefully they care…read moreabout their students) fun things like a field trip to universal studios or csub. But, there are a lot of fighting and drugs in there by their students. They need to crack down this and stop it.

Garces is an amazing school that helps so much with catholic education! way better than centennia…read moreor liberty! My son tried both of those schools and hated it. he didn't feel seen and didn't have much help from teachers. We decided to choose garces after those two and wish we chose garces sooner!

Garces was amazing when the pandemic hit. Their students did not miss a beat. They closed on Friday…read moreand we're in full class mode vis Zoom on Monday. They were able to open earlier and have been very responsive to the health and welfare of their students. We have been very happy with the education that my boys have received at Garces Memorial. I would recommend this school for everyone. It's not perfect, but MUCH better than the experiences we had in the Kern High School District.

Respectfully and no offense :) the front office sucks, they're rude and lack any form of…read moreunderstanding. They act like total snobs and answer in an annoyed tone, they're not there to help, and clearly don't care about the students or parents. Aside from that, that school is staffed with some wonderful lovely teachers that really do care for their students success. Some of the security staff there have been questionable... overall an alright school. I'd just really swap the front office. It sucks that they're the first faces parents are greeted with.

Wow , this what a school should be. With all the hard work that the teachers put in with the…read morestudents and all the time and work the office staff put in to help all our students. We are so amazed with MIRA MONTE high school everything is so fantastic at this school such a large school with so many afterschool clubs and so much for our children we can never say enough about all the staff and the teachers at the school one of the greatest schools that we have in Bakersfield