I would have loved to go here. The history behind it, the architecture, filming all the awesome…read more90ies tv shows Buffy the vampire slayer, Beverly Hills, 90210. I'm jealous of anyone who went here. Those tv shows made my childhood special growing up. So sad my family had to move this would have been the school I would have attended and probably done well at.

Those of you that personally know me already know I love writing reviews. However, I rarely write…read morereviews on schools and universities. However, for many reading this have probably watched (let alone heard of) the hit FOX TV drama "Beverly Hills 90210" that aired from 1990-2000. This takes me to "Torrance High School"; you heard that right, the school grounds were actually filmed in Torrance and not in Beverly Hills. And for those wondering, this was also the filming location of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" amongst other various TV shows and movies due to its close proximity to Hollywood. Since I was in this area for a private family event, this was not out of the way for my lady and I. The actual location of this school is at 2200 W. Carson St. in Torrance that happens to be in a relatively quiet and less congested area. It is tucked in between Crenshaw Blvd. and Western Ave. while the major freeways (the 405 and 110) are about a 5-7 minute drive away. Since we visited the school campus in the summer (on Friday 7/26/2024) as well as after hours (at around 6:30pm), there were no classes in session. I must confess, after watching the show, the campus has not changed much over the years and am guessing that the entire structure of the buildings have remain intact ever since being constructed back in the mid-late 1940's. I also had the opportunity to peek through the windows of some of the classrooms and I can tell they've kept a lot of the same desks intact for several decades. Finally, the outside courtyard area looks exactly the same as where the kids from 90210 once stood during their recess. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised with checking out "Torrance High School". The layout of the entire campus is quite large as the school can accommodate an average of 2,000 students during a normal school year (grades 9-12). And to all of you Gen-X'ers that were obsessed with this show, you will definitely not be disappointed. Just don't visit during when school is in session. Otherwise, I highly recommend checking this place out. My rating, an above average four stars.

Where do I even begin to express how much my family and I love this church? This community means so…read moremuch to us. My husband and I were married here during the early days of COVID in 2020, and it has remained our spiritual home ever since. Not to mention this is also my husbands' parish when he was growing up, this is why we chose for us to get married here. We attend Sunday Mass regularly and are very involved here, including leading RCIA. Everyone we've met and guided through RCIA has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and eager to grow in faith. This church truly embodies a loving and supportive community. We celebrate all major holidays and special occasions here--Easter, Christmas, birthdays, and more. Saint Margaret Mary is not just a church to us; it's a place where we serve, grow, and feel deeply connected. We are grateful to God for this beautiful parish and community.

MS. Betty and MS.sandy are very very helpful in our situation very very kind been going there…read moresince 1989 all children went there baptism and holy communion's great church .

I went there for middle school and it is the best school ever I like it because it is bigread more

This is in reference to their Magnet Program. I have nothing negative to say - great teachers who…read moreactually teach, challenged my daughter throughout her 3 years there, and who actually addressed any concerns I had, of course with respect to my child. Would I recommend their program - definitely! Now the school as a whole - that's a whole different issue. All I have to say is that we, as parents, should take a little more accountability for our child's actions .

Great school. My daughter goes here. Teachers are caring. This is a Japanese language only school…read more Small classes and rigorous curriculum. Great staff.

Excellent school!!! Small number of students. Teachers are very engaging to all student. Sometimes…read moreone on one. I have two kids - one in elementary and one in pre-school- both love to go to the school. Teachers are all speaking to students in very positive way. Well organized. Together with teachers, parents are very involved and communicate each other well. Good community for parents as well. It is great when you decided to have your kids learning in Japanese.

Ambassador is an AP Platinum school that truly loves its students and reflects Christ to them in…read moreevery single classroom.

Five stars are not enough to express how wonderful Ambassador is for our student. We had heard…read moreabout Ambassador through our community and even knew a family whom attended years ago and they loved it. From the moment we stepped onto the Ambassador campus it felt like home with a caring family like atmosphere. The entire staff are all engaging and helpful. Our student did a tour and liked it, then did a shadow day and decided it was the right school for him. Ambassador has so much to offer. Firstly, a Christ centered approach to education with patience and mentorship. Many opportunities to be a servent of God in the community to help others. Second, outstanding academic classes with teachers who really care and support the students. AP and College prep is included in the affordable tuition fee with a wide variety of subject matter to choose from. Wonderful Guidance Counselors who truly walks the students entirely through the College application process from freshman year to senior year. Third, competitive sports in CIF leagues are offered with compassionate coaching that really guides the student to excel in their sport. Ambassador has been a dream come true for our student and our family. With smaller class sizes and more personalized attention by the teachers and staff, each student truly finds their way and earns the confidence to excel in their studies. The students also all seem so happy and they all are so welcoming and kind. Ambassador is truly a great Christ centered culture and wonderful family atmosphere that welcomes family involvment. Ambassador has been the answer to our prayers for our student. We cannot reccommend them enough.

The drill team was cool very fun and recommend for mainly that experience, and most of the people…read morein the office are very nice (mainly the guy in the attendance office Mr.P) And the dual lang program is highly recommended as they may be eligible to take spanish Ap classes and an Ap exam. The teachers are extremely nice in the program and fun. My main issue was 2 teachers who where very inappropriate with students either on purpose or on accident. One (by first name bases) Mr. R touched a kid slightly inappropriately and the other (also by first name bases) Mr.T has been reported for being weird with younger girls. Overall the experience was nice but the situation with mr.B was really out of pocket he was just trying to do a concert, something nice for students. A little too strict on rules honestly would tone it down a bit (crocs aren't much of an issue, Would suggest to lighten up on that rule). Getting rid of lockers would give so much needed space. Would recommend kids in the same Pe periods to be more separate during changing. And finally Rest in peace Mr. Williams.

Terrible school. The staff there honestly sucks and got mad at me when I asked a question, mind…read moreyou, THEY decide to work there or not, if you work there then don't be a jerk about it. The teachers there don't teach anything, everything students "learn" from are the learning platforms like IReady and IXL. IReady does not teach anything. IXL is an okay platform, otherwise it sucks.

They have a great community here. Teachers and staff really want the best outcomes for the…read morestudents. The other students support their fellow students. For being a small school, they have a great selection of classes and options for sports, diplomas, and activities.

I have long been frustrated with the public school system, and it wasn't until I found how…read moreimportant it is to find a school and teachers that treat your kids as Individuals and they learn differently. That's what you find at Rolling Hills Prep.They recognize each child's strengths and weaknesses, and teach the full child. My son was deteriorating in the public school and now is thriving, not only with his grades, but with his confidence, his social network and friends. My son is thriving and it's due to Rolling Hills Prep. I recommend you check it out for your child and what a changed child you can have if they are struggling in their current placement !! Erica F

We were invited here for a basketball tournament, and there was plenty of parking on campus,…read morethanks! The bathrooms had a lot of fruit flies in it but I don't attend here so I guess that won't bother me in the future? The toilet paper was decent and there were enough bathrooms for the family during the visit. We stumbled upon the wildlife habitat and that was really awesome for the kids to see a real peacock up close! They had geese and ducks in little kiddie pools too.

CLASS OF 2000...millenium graduates...STAND UP! Carson High…read morewas a pretty damn cool school, but not the BEST. GREAT/FUNNY TEACHERS OF MY TIME: Mr. Lal, Mr. Leibner, Mr. Blankenship, Mr. Watkins, Mrs. Winnenger, Mrs. Derama, Mrs. Tuitasi, Mr. Neal, etc. I can't remember any more! hahaha! GREAT MEMORIES: -A lot of other Filipinos hated on me because I was the first MALE FILIPINO in Carson High to get with a BLACK GIRL out of REAL LOVE instead of SHOCK VALUE....NOWADAYS, it's quite normal to see a lot of MIXED COUPLES...BUT...to this day, you still don't see BLACK GIRLS with FILIPINO GUYS or VICE VERSA...it's funny, but true. -"Backyard Wrestling" at Carson High was awesome...me and my friends didn't follow the trends, instead...we made our own trend and got everyone to conform to us....we ended up in UPN, MTV and more! -Trendy-ass students chilled at the front showing off while the gangs fought each other. -WEED was the main drug of choice among teens back then....nowadays, I hear that it's stupid shit like METH and CRACK....wow. NEGATIVES: -Their restrooms SUCKED...did not have ANY DOORS, plus people would try to mess with you. -SOME (not all) teachers just sucked. -Ignorant Jocks and Gangs pretty much ran the schools along with the popular peoples....not all of them were assholes though. -My Filipino race were into their stupid rice rockets that their parents bought them...it was annoying....a lot of them (not all) were such narrow minded trend followers and that same thing went for all the other races that acted the same damn way. -Back then, SKATERS were NOT CRACK HEADS and SKATERS DID NOT WEAR GAY SKINNY JEANS LIKE TODAY...SKATERS back then were REAL SKATERS that had a REAL STATEMENT....THE SAME WAY HIP HOP and HEAVY METAL FANS has a REAL MOVEMENT after Kurt Cobain, J. Dilla, 2 Pac and Biggie died....unlike TODAY where most kids in Carson DRESS UP MOSTLY (not all) just to LOOK COOL. FINAL THOUGHTS: I loved and hated Carson High....but when it comes down to it, my experiences there made me what I am today....that was then, and I hope many of you grew up....much love to all Carson High Alumni!!!!!