This is my daughter's second year in this school and she loves it. It's fairly new school, there's…read morenot a lot of students at the moment, everyone knows each other, class sizes are small so teachers get to really know the students personally and academically. I love the feedbacks and the personalized learning plans. As a parent I am very satisfied with the school and my daughter's performance and learning progress here. I'm hoping this school grows and get more enrollment because its such a great community.

My daughter started attending this school last year. She loves it. Not many kids. So everyone knows…read moreeach other. Also, I really like the fact that only 15 to 20 kids per class. ;)

My family and I attended a high school jazz and percussion performance held in the school…read moreauditorium. This auditorium is old but is in great shape, well maintained and full of school history which is depicted in the amazing artwork painted on the lobby walls. The AC was on the entire time and worked perfectly. The seats are old and original but comfortable and in great condition. The sound system worked great and the acoustics surrounding the stage were excellent as the sound of the music heard throughout the entire auditorium was perfect.

Came here for a dance recital in the auditorium and while the show was great the space itself was…read moreSTUFFY! I attended a luau show and it felt like they went the extra mile by creating a humid environment inside there which was totally unnecessary. At one point the emcee made a joke saying to please turn on the air conditioner, but we were all feeling the same way. There's plenty of room inside here and there's even balcony seating. There were armed guards at the event for security so I felt safe.

Wonderful staff and students!!! I do career days for my job…read moreand was invited to a West Orange Elementary to do a presentation. This is the 5th time I've done one and I gotta say, outa the three schools I've been to, the students here really understood how and why I do my job. Lots of great questions and participation on the students part as well as extra helpful and friendly staff and teachers. Definitely will keep this on my regular "career day" Schools. Thanks again for inviting me West Orange Elementary!

Great school. My daughter is thriving. Excellent teachers and staff. Could use a gymnasium though…read morebut other then that top flight education!

Found out this public school is not free. It is a lottery school, but it's mandatory that you pay…read more5k to 6k a year for your child to attend this school. They call it donations, and it is a tax write-off.

This school doesn't have parking for drop off or for the students and the neighborhood is permit…read moreparking only. Parking and traffic is a real issue for parents. It's a cluster with frustrated ppl stuck in traffic at drop off and pick up. Not a good situation for working parents. Doesn't have a real highschool experience

horrible fcken school, worse than all 3 high schools ive been too. counselor are useless and never…read morein there office, you need help? welp there not there. all the APs are weird and they make you uncomfortable, they follow you around enter bathroom. they have grown adults in the bathrooms at all times.

I would give the school 0 stars if I could. the way they run shit over here is stupid. The way the…read moreAPs and staffs run this school is unprofessional and needs to be fixed. The restroom is a place where students should feel safe, but every minute security and APs stick their head in to kick everyone out. Let's also talk about the uncleanliness of the school as well. What are the funds being used for when there is a cockroach and rodent problem in this school? Along with the trail of ants that are in classes and restroom. They need to fix their fucked up system and the well being of students.

This amazing school receives HIGH MARKS...for everything. Caring, thoughtful, beehive of activity…read more The students I met are friendly, super helpful, I discovered when we attended registration, and this place FEELS like a private school, with the attitude of "We're all in this, together." The faculty and administration are clued in to their students in supportive strategies that work academically as well as inter-personally. Adults model what they're requiring re:students ' behavior. Love that this Charter School requires uniforms. Love that their cafeteria prepares fresh, locally sourced food to the students every single day. Genius! Loving that all this is coming from the once embattled OUSD-what a complete turnaround for the better, in the past 15-20 years. All the fundamentals are working together for the greater good at Santiago Charter Middle School. Grateful, grateful, grateful. AND...they still have room for new students.

Santiago Charter Middle School is a fantastic school! I recommend Santiago to any parent without…read morehesitation or qualification. When you visit the campus, you will immediately notice the caring atmosphere because every staff member is amazing (shoutout to Dr. D and Mrs. Pedroza, co principals, for giving this school the big heart that it has)!! If you're on the fence, give them a chance by attending one of the campus events to hear what they have to offer and what sets them apart from other schools. For example, how many middle schools offer international travel opportunities? My daughter went on a 10+ day trip to Europe and made wonderful memories with her friends. Again, this school has it all (including pre-AP!) and so many parents I've talked to all agree it was amazing for each of their kids. No regrets!