Everything! We had such a meaningful exploration of Daniel Pearl Magnet High. The school offered a feeling of a close knit and highly invested community of students and faculty. The students presenting in the booths all spoke with such enthusiasm and affection for the school. We are attending 9th grade in the fall and today's tour really confirms that we made the right choice! read more

My son has taken a liking into the media production side of this school's curriculum. He has never been more excited to help out on his free time, than to go help with video productions. Highly recommend this small student body High School, which makes student feel welcomed and appreciated. read more

DPMHS has been a second home to our kids for many years since 2014! From The front desk to the classroom the staff is welcoming, engaged, and caring. The small environment brings many advantages! Your child will be known by the staff and parents are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer for school events giving an inclusive vibe. We love our school! Go Sharks! read more

Daniel Pearl Magnet High School is a small school with a big heart. Because it's smaller, everyone really knows each other. The staff truly care about the students and go out of their way to support them. It's a safe, welcoming environment where kids don't get lost in the shuffle like they might at a bigger campus. The students are respectful, the teachers are dedicated, and there's a real sense of community. read more

If you're looking for a school where your child is more than just a number, Daniel Pearl High School is the place. The staff are compassionate, programs are outstanding, and the small class sizes make all the difference. My daughter is thriving here! I highly recommend! read more

Our oldest just started 9th grade. We toured A LOT of high schools because we wanted to find a school that was the right fit. The more schools we toured the more Daniel Pearl was at the top of the list. They have had so many events and different opportunities to see the school and interact with current students and their parents. Their staff is amazing-nice, helpful and it really seems like a tight knit school community. We have attended an Open House last school year, Orientation and last night back to school night. All of the events are well thought out and organized. Meeting all my son's teachers yesterday, I can understand why he is excited about school every day. I love the growth mindset demonstrated by every teacher we met and for us it was important to find a school that ALSO focused on the whole child-mind, body and soul. My son feels welcomed, has adjusted well and most importantly feels safe and supported. New principal, Ms.Figueroa is enthusiastic and seems to really connect with the students. New counselor Ms Morales seems to have a lot of knowledge and is happy to guide us new parents as we navigate the new and start thinking about college. They seem like a great addition to the already amazing staff. We are excited to continue on this new journey. Go Sharks!! read more

Wonderful small school and community. Highly recommend if your kid would prefer a smaller school experience.

When my daughter came to Pearl, she was quickly immersed in an open and friendly community. She has since found welcoming clubs, encouraging teachers, and intellectually challenging courses. This school departs from the typical high school experience, and instead, provides a kinder, more creative space for students to flourish. read more

Daniel Pearl got a new principal this year! What an awesome principal. She is caring and serious about academic excellence. School is clean, students are respectful, kids are held in high standards. From academic or social emotional learning, staffs are wonderful in making sure students feel safe at school. If your children are looking for a small environment to grow and thrive, send your kids to Daniel Pearl High School. read more

Such an awesome little school! Great community, caring teachers & staff. We're very happy! Come check out Daniel Pearl Magnet High School!

We have just begun the 9th grade and wow we could not be happier. Already the anxiety of having a child in high school. This school is little but STRONG. The new principal Ms. FIG is a force to be reckoned with. The teachers are young and truly care. They are on fire for teaching and for the children's mental health. I am soooooo happy we are here. And I highly encourage this school. read more

This is a wonderful school with such a great staff. The teachers and staff cares about all the students. I wouldn't want my child to go anywhere else. Leah G. read more

I love this school! The food is so good! I love the teachers and my friends would come again!

Estamos muy contentos con Daniel Pearl. Es una escuela pequeña pero llena de recursion de aprendizaje para los estudiantes. Los estudiantes reciben clases de colegio que les atudan mucho con su futuro a la Universidad. Los maestros conocen muy bien a todos los estudiantes y así es mas fácil ayudarlos si nescesitan algún tipo de ayuda académica o de cualquier índole. Go Sharks!!! read more

Daniel Pearl Magnet HS is an extremely warm, nurturing school. The staff care about each student and want the best for them. Our music, journalism, and video programs are top notch. We strive to make our school a place where students find their College and/or Career path with the guidance of our staff. Take a tour of this small amazing school! read more

Daniel Pearl Magnet High School is a awesome small school with a great sense of community and inclusivity. Because of its small class size the students get a more personalized learning environment. The teachers are kind and really care about the students education and well being. My 9th grader feels safe and supported by her teachers. I highly recommend Daniel Pearl High School to any family looking for a caring and academic quality school. read more

Small school where the staff is truly dedicated to the education and well being of every student

I had the best high school years. It was a small school, but the best part was that everyone knew each other it was a loving community. The teachers and staff members are so loving and caring, always going the extra mile to support us. I felt like everyone was part of one big family. Looking back I realize how special that environment was and how much it shaped who I am today. I'm so grateful for the memories and the people who made those years unforgettable. read more

It was a very pleasant experience hearing about teachers experiences and knowledge in each subject. I'm very excited for my son too get more knowledge from all his teachers in 10th grade this year. read more

Nice small school. Hallway is calm between classes. Small classes sizes are great. Best choice ever. The high test scores of the school are an attestment to the staff's commitment. read more

Fabulous school. I recommend this high school to any student. This has been a great experience for our son.

Great school! Our son has enjoyed his years here and highly recommend to future students and parents. Look into Daniel Pearl for your future High Schooler. read more

Deciding to go to DPMHS was the best decision I've ever made. This school is unlike any other with only 175 students and a usual ratio of 1:15 in classes. Everything at this school as built me up and focused on my personal learning journey, ensuring that I would end up striving higher and farther than I ever could have. The teachers here are incredible, always taking time to make sure you fully understand every subject and having tutoring after school almost every day. Most of the students here eat lunch in the classrooms because the teachers give such good company and advice. My grades jumped from a A-C average in middle school to straight As just because of how much support I got from faculty. I have yet to be bullied here or ever felt unwelcome by the students here unlike at all of the other schools I've gone to. I also made friends so easily here comparatively to other schools, helping with my anxiety and constant nerves. DPMHS is the best kept secret in LAUSD. I had the opportunity to travel to Boston, Long Beach, and Florida for separate conventions as soon as my Freshman year as well as take 14 college classes by the end of my sophomore year. This school is incredible. If you haven't considered it, you 100% should! Come take a tour and see what campus is about. read more

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I love this school for my child: she's really blossomed both academically and emotionally. The staff is caring and communication is very strong. read more

Sad. School should be about learning not about joining crazy political ideology. These kids were encouraged to protest political issues that they are too young to fully understand. I can see why home school is on the rise. These kids need to learn grammar, spelling and math. Education is suffering due to teachers and parents taking more interest in brain washing children. Save up for private school or home school. That is the best road to take for a well educated child read more

I highly recommend this high school to students that have a hard time fitting in. There's under 400 students, it has the best of both worlds academics, all sports are played at Birmingham HS, so it's amazing to have these choices. Theres over 3,000 students at Birmingham, it's perfect play sports for a 4A athletics school and attend DPMHS for high on academics plus all students get to know and hang with one another. It's - funny & weird & cool to see nerdy and jocks hanging out. Come and take a tour and witness it for your self. Amazing read more

Daniel Pearl Magnet High School - It's a peaceful, high on academics and to have an opportunity to play sports at Birmingham a 4A Athletics program best of both worlds. - Middle Schools & High Schools Near Me - Lake Balboa, California

Horrible experience trying to get my son enrolled here. I called to ask if my fax was received that I addressed to the principal to review to let me know If my son would be a good fit, I spoke to Lupe who seemed very unorganized and unaware of the whereabouts of the principal and where the entire packet was that I faxed. I emailed and didn't receive a response. I had to take time off of work only to find out he wouldn't be a good fit per the principal. Wouldn't recommend this school. read more

Great school and staff. Very small classes and school with around 400 students. API scores in the top 10% of the nation with great support system for the students and parents. No sports teams but if a student is interested then they can play for Birmingham high school which is next door to the campus. I just saw the last review in regards to LGBT and it made me laugh...that person obviously has issues with people who think outside the box. The staff encourages their students to use their own heads cause the school specializes in journalism so of course it is a very liberal environment. My son is not LGBT but he respects everybody for who they are and not based on their political or sexual preferences. read more

Excellent school. Very involved principle and teachers that actually care about the students. Feel like home. My son is a very happy and involved student. read more

A great dedicated high school that seems to be constantly improving with an amazing team of teachers and administrators. The valleys best kept secret for top award winning high schools. Not for long...:-) read more

Daniel Pearl is such a wonderful school. The teachers are nice and understanding. This would be the school for you if you were looking for something small where you could make many friends and get to know everybody. read more

if you want a small, calm high school experience with amazing academics, this is the place to be! if you're really interested in journalism, you have to go to this school!!! even if you don't want to do journalism, it's still a great school to go to. I learned how to write so well since I came to this school as part of the newspaper staff. ms Chavira (the newspaper adviser) is one of the best teachers I ever had. even though she may be strict, she will make you grow so much and teach you how it is to be a real journalist! she will tell you (if you're part of newspaper) about summer opportunities for journalism, scholarships, journalism conventions and so much more! the teachers her are very sweet and are really caring to the students. if you will take AP calculus in 11th or 12th, don't be scared. Mrs hicks is one of the best teachers here on campus and she will help you soooo much with calculus! her class isn't only fun but it'll make you more engaged with math! the students who go here are really serious. read more

We couldn't have picked a better school for our family. The staff is amazing, they are so approachable, and effective. My child loves the teachers, they are all very invested in the students. Daniel Pearl Magnet High school has to be the best kept secret in the valley. The school is small the staff know all of the students. The principal knows every students name, you don't see that anywhere else. I love that my child fell in love with science and math at a Journalism magnet. It's great that the students are allowed to participate in the sports program at Birmingham, football, volleyball, cheer and more. It's like a private school that's free. The teachers work together to assure your students success. It has also been ranked as one of the best high schools in the California. If your looking for a great high school I would take a tour and check it out. read more

This school is terrible. Drugs being sold left and right terrible counselors that put you down if you are passing classes mrs.torres telling you you camt make it. The year books this year were terrible so many mistakes and most the mistake concern students and the administrators dont care. People were singled out, peoples names spelled wrong people not getting credit and more this is from a student at the school i hope your child doesnt come because all this school does is pick and choose favorites and its not right. read more

My son is in 9th grade at DPJMHS we are extremely satisfied with the staff, curriculum and attention he gets. He looks forward to school every day, the staff is motivating and attentive, and the student body is kind. The principal and staff are accessible and ready to help, working with students on an individual level. The small size of the school allows for this, and the association with Birmingham athletics provides simultaneous big school opportunities, should any student want to participate in sports. We toured SOCES, CHAMPS and HI TECH, all of which seems to be good schools, but Daniel Pearl resonated best for us, and we are glad to have made that choice. Definitely consider this intimate school if your child does best in a smaller school environment. read more

I've had one child graduate from here and currently have a junior attending with a freshman set to come for the new school year. It is a smaller school but that's something I really enjoyed. I enjoy the environment that it provides, the staff is friendly and helpful and the school as a whole is welcoming. The teachers encourage their students to continue their education and offer support when and where needed. My eldest was very driven academically and was prepared well by her teachers for the rigorous coursework of college life. Unfortunately my child that currently attends suffered an injury at the end her sophomore year and now has an iep to help her get through her remaining years. During this troubling time the staff showed her and myself much needed comfort and support. Special Ed services were new to me and I truly feel they cared and had my daughters best interest at heart. This is more than a school, it's an extended family. read more