Great staff and teachers. Everyone seems to really care about the students and likes their job.read more

Love this school. Love that a is a small campus so the kids feel safe in a smaller environment and…read morethe teachers and the staff are so nice.

The food didn't arrive in time…read more.. All staff are very supportive of students being creative and learning. The school is very artistic, really influences students to develop their artistic interests meanwhile getting the required education they need to graduate high school. All accommodation that students may need are met and supported. The school is very helpful and supporting.

We're glad that our daughter transferred to VIPHS. In her words, "The teachers here actually talk…read moreand teach. Many teachers at my old school just let us watch videos." That made me realize how much teacher-led, paper-and-pen instruction helps students focus and learn. As a transfer student, my daughter was warmly supported by teachers, her advisor, and the staff. The community is small, caring, and dedicated. I also joined a Board of Directors meeting before enrolling and was impressed by the school's organization and forward-thinking leadership. VIPHS reports an 81% college-acceptance rate, compared with under 60% at many nearby public high schools. The average class size is about 20 with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, versus 30-35 students and ratios in the high 20s elsewhere. VIPHS is a close-knit, welcoming community that genuinely cares for students and prioritizes personal attention and academic excellence. Plus, drop-off and pick-up are so easy, a small but real bonus for families!

This has to be the worst middle school, or school, ever, in the history of schools! The academic…read moreprogram is not in any shape or form, challenging to my child. Where did this concept of "no homework" for students come from?? This school is for the slow and lazy. It make sense cause their teaching staff are likewise, the same. Children are left in front of the school lolly gagging every morning because the gate is rarely ever open on time. Most of the staff are two faced and will tell you what you want to hear to pacify a concerned parent. They are mostly very unprofessional, tactless and really quite ignorant in comparison to the general public. DO NOT send your children to this school unless you just don't care about their future.

Communication!!! The office people are so extremely rude and are easily ticked off when you ask…read morethem questions regarding notices they sent out.

Amazing school this is my favorite school ive been too the teachers are nice when needed and the…read morekids are awesome I had many friends there growing up Im even sending my kids there the principle is even more nice she's a very close friend and I love how they always figure things out in case something goes wrong they would and will always fix it. Send your kid here I highly recommend this school for your kids.

Today my mom whose been a local vendor of snacks outside ACROSSED the street from the middle school…read morewas kicked out by the school police based on a request from the racist principle MRS. HAMILTON who's also a person of color. When I went to ask about what was the reason that she called the cops on my mom whose business is not on school property nor does it affect her. She replied in a very condescending way explaining she didn't called anyone. Yet my mom has her on video thanking the cops while asking her to move. It's truly disgusting that a person of color would go out of their way to attack a vendor who's again not affecting her school operations whatsoever. My mom has been a vendor for two years, all parents including students love her and know her personally. But for whatever reason MRS. Hamilton decided to make her a target. She's not only a to she is a liar, who is trying to use her power to be racist towards people are only trying to survive. She's a lier. Maybe she should direct all that rage to the school and their lack of control of students. If your son attends to school, I suggest you think about it twice about the person who is responsible for educating them and installing values. Miss Hamilton, you know who I am and you know you were wrong. If you have some type of dignity, I suggest you realize your behavior and you take a step back and you apologize because I will go to the end of earth to make justice and deflate the power that you think that you possess..

Unfortunately, I couldn't agree more with the previous negative comments, bullying has been the…read morebiggest problem and no talks or psychological support for the children were ever implemented. The favoritism is obvious, as is how they ignore the problems.

This school was honestly one of the worst experiences I've had. The staff are unbelievably rude and…read moreact like basic kindness is too much to ask for. It feels like no matter what you do, they're ready to snap at you or talk down to you for no reason. Even simple questions get met with attitude, eye rolls, or straight-up disrespect. The organization of school activities and academics can feel messy and inconsistent, which makes it harder for students to stay on track. It also feels like favoritism plays a role in how certain students are treated, which creates an unfair atmosphere. I've never been around a group of staff that seem so uninterested in being kind or understanding. I expected a more supportive and structured environment, but unfortunately, this school did not meet those expectations.

The oldest high school in the San Fernando Valley. Its a small magnet high school. This year is the…read more100 Th. year anniversary. The school is smaller than most other high schools. It close to Westfield Topanga Mall. The boys soccer team is awesome!!! Go girls soccer!!!!!! It is On Topanga Canyon blvd. My high school, i've have such great memories :)

Maricela was a not only bad counselor but a person. they took down my first review. if you come…read morehere and get her i'd suggest for you to switch counselors to someone who actually cares

Both my teenage sons attended public elementary school, then went to Topanga Mountain School, then…read moretransitioned successfully back into public high school at El Camino. TMS provided a nurturing haven during the middle school years which has made my kids more resilient, better citizens of the world, and confident advocates for themselves and for others. Here are some of the experiences my boys had: - going on at least three one-week camping trips each year - learning to cook for themselves and to shop for their camping group on a budget - taking elective classes in pottery, archery, swimming, fencing, and aerial silks - composing and performing original songs during the music trimester - practicing public speaking in a variety of formats, from in-class debates to presentations to full-length plays - sitting in "council" and honoring the feelings and values of their classmates, even whey disagreed with them - burning off energy by playing soccer, basketball, and "mushroom tag" after lunch each day - exploring DTLA via public transportation - evaluating what constitutes a reliable source in traditional media and on social media - gaining an appreciation for nature through weekly hikes - feeling they had an actual relationship with their teachers (with whom they continue to stay in contact) - mastering the five-paragraph academic essay - working in small groups at a pace that was appropriate to their skill level, especially in math - graduating with a strong sense of self Sending my sons to TMS is one of the best investments I have made in their education and their personal growth. The only caveat I would offer is that, due to its small size and flexible curriculum, TMS tends to have more last-minute changes than a traditional school. There is no such thing as a "typical" week at TMS; the teachers may adjust the day's schedule if an issue arises and they feel the kids need to process events in the news or resolve interpersonal conflicts which impact the entire group. I f this to be a virtue, but if you are expecting rigid consistency, it's best to look to a more traditional school.

TMS has been a gift to our son and our family! Middle school can be difficult and distressing for…read moremany kids, but every morning my son wakes up excited to go to school. I've talked to other parents, and the sentiment is the same: kids love TMS! TMS is a mixture of appropriately challenging academics (with some room for individualization because the school is small), social-emotional development, the arts, and outdoor education. The school goes on four trips a year, and I love how the curriculum is integrated into the trips. For example, last year, they read a book that took place at a Japanese internment camp during WWII, and then they visited the actual camp during one of their trips. Also, there is a focus on making the learning applicable to the "real world." For some of the trips, kids are divided into groups, given a food budget, and work together to plan their meals and buy food. There is also a great community feeling amongst the parents at TMS. There is also a culture of kindness and acceptance at TMS. All-in-all, I am confident that my son will emerge from his middle school experience self-confident, ready for high school, and equipped to make the world a better place!

worst school ever! Administrators lie about everything.of course parents would not believe their…read morekids and only believe the counselors.the counselors make stuff up especially the magnet organizer mrs park.Mrs park makes stuff up about your kids doing stuff that never happened.Always favors the boys and mistreats the girls.I feel like the principal mrs hamilton only cares about herself because when there was a rumor about christopher columbus getting shot up she stayed home and didn't notify the parents about anything.She only cares about herself and her reputation.

Don't take ur children to this school…read more I'm a student here and honestly I really dislike this school there is a fight every week and they don't really take anything seriously and don't even get me started of the council they say whatever you say will not be told to anyone but As soon as your finished with your talk they will call your family they won't even ask if your ok with it like the hell and the principal is super rude also staff/teachers and there was this teacher mr.Williams I reported him for calling the girls rude names and harassment but the counselor told me I had to apologize for "disrupting the class" I really felt helpless and the magnet dose not make anything easier and stuff like money,AirPods,and valuables have been stolen from lockers there is a lot more but if I did this review would never end but trust me I'll keep posting about my school experience

Cleveland Humanities Magnet (CORE) is one of LAUSD's crown jewels. The teachers are inspiring,…read morededicated and devoted to their students and the program. The program turns out a lot of critical thinkers - if you believe children should be seen and not heard - then this is NOT the school for you. Your children WILl challenge your assumptions, call out your privilege and question your beliefs and will always WIN :-) So they become smarter than us and love learning and their teachers. What more could you want? Terrific graduation rates, awesome CORECHELLA and a great community. Long waiting list to get in. The regular school is great, too. Lots of good classes - good school. Thank you Cavaliers!

If you are considering enrolling your child in this school, especially if they require Special…read moreEducation services or have an IEP, i would consider to look elsewhere where - the main teachers at this school are horrible humans. We had bad experiences with two of them. I would not recommend this school for families seeking strong support for children with IEPs or special education needs.

Great school with a friendly atmosphere and caring teachers. Everything is well organized, and you…read morecan tell they genuinely care about their students. Definitely recommend!

Faith Baptist has been a true blessing for my family. We regret not knowing about the school…read moreearlier as our son started attending in the 3rd grade. The staff and everyone in faculty is genuine and each one cares deeply for their students. Not only they are strong academically but they show God's love in their daily interaction, teaching the students what it truly means to be a Christian and the good news of the Gospel. For what they offer, they should be priced as one of the highest but the leadership is not about that which says a lot. If you are considering the school, don't even think twice! Sign up and thank the Lord for this fine Christian establishment and the leadership and all the staff.