This school is just plain stupid. If you don't have any friends then this school pushes you to make…read morenew ones and everyone here is just so f****** rude. If you fit the criteria of having no friends and being quiet, nobody will give a flying f*** about you and NOBODY will clap for you at graduation. Otherwise this school is ok at teaching but it's so embarrassing how the 8th grade math teachers can't teach for crap. Also be aware of one of the 8th grade history teachers if you are a sensitive person. So aggressive for you making one mistake. Yes I'm talking about you mIsS Garcia. Also if you get Mrs. Y Kim for math in 6th grade just ask to switch teachers. Too much vaping here too and kids getting prego. This school went downhill with the new principal. Please be sososso careful about the decisions you make here as a student and a parent here at this dipsh** of a school. What a waste of 3 years. This school also does a terrible job at handling sped kids. Poor children taking hard a** tests the teachers can't teach correctly and then you hear loud screaming sped kids screaming and crying outside and the "care" takers on them dam phones letting them do whatever. Also I have some rude staff listed here to watch out for: Ms. Garcia, Mrs. Aguilar, Mrs. Y Kim. There are som very kind staff I'll shout out yall cool: Ms. Cao, Mrs. Anselmo, Mrs. Hong, Mrs. Galeon, Ms. Ghookassian, Mr, Avina, Mr. Whittek, Mrs. Castañeda, Mrs. Khabbaz and many more. Thank you guys for being epic

Believe the low reviews. If you value your child's education, and safety, do not send them to the…read moreschool. They do not care, (but they pretend to) All they care about is covering their own butts and pretending to follow policy. Bullying is inevitable and nothing will be done about it. Explains why teachers quit and they are so understaffed. They have zero control over the kids and will not work with parents when addressing serious, concerning issues. It's probably not 100% the school's fault, it's LAUSD for not giving them the staff and resources they need. Which in return is very dangerous for our children. Honestly, the only person that cares about the students genuinely.... the security at the front door. The most genuinely kind, and caring person to students, and their families. But if you don't want your child to be bullied and teachers to be disrespected on a daily basis in front of your child and nothing be done about it, keep looking because this is not it.

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!

There aren't enough positive things I could say about being part of the community at Highland Hall!…read moreHaving been at the school for three years, and having been a very active member of the schools parent community, I can say with full confidence that it is the complete staff and parent collaboration that makes the school so amazing. Both of my children are thriving in this environment, where the focus is not on technology, but in developing their creative skills in writing, mathematics, music, sports, and above all how to be wonderful humans with their fellow classmates and teachers. We see a dramatic difference from the students around the school in comparison to children who are at the same age group going to public school and for us there's no comparison. This environment allows the students to thrive in ways we only hoped our children would experience. We truly have only wonderful things to say about our experience thus far in these last three years and will absolutely look forward to staying at Highland Hall for the remainder of their education.

The antidote to hustle culture--for kids AND parents…read more Highland Hall has been transformative for our family. In a world of stress, hurry, and noise, this school pushes back hard. My ECC student is thriving in their play-based program, and I'm equally impressed by what I see in the grades. What stands out: Teachers are genuinely cared for (you can feel it in how they show up) Outdoor learning is central, not an afterthought Learning is experienced through hands, heart, and mind (and truly offline and not through a screen) Warm, open community that walks the talk Upper school students are bright, engaged, and have real relationships with each other Academic excellence through curiosity, not pressure The slower pace in early years is intentional--less rote memorization, more wonder and deep learning. It teaches families that thriving happens through joy and community, not grinding. Don't let tuition stop you from exploring. The financial assistance program is robust and real. Schedule a tour and see if Highland Hall is right for your family. For us, it's been worth every penny.

It is an awesome school filled with enthusiasm and great education. My daughter received straight…read moreA's through the years with her magnificent teachers. I recommend this school to all graduated fifth graders.

7-21-23 @ 09:00 The receptionist of the attendance office answered the phone as "Yessss" ???? I was…read morelost at this moment. Why is she not professionally answering the phone as Nobel Attendance office, xyz speaking how can I help you? I had confirm I was calling the attendance office. She replied by sarcastically saying "yesssss". I called to get information on out of state enrollment into the school. Tone was short, sarcastic, and overall very un-warm. I was taken entirely back by this lady (which, I promise as I am writing this I wish I would have got her name - but she did say she was the one who was in charge of calling folks back who were lottery into the school. First impressions are everything and I promise, this lady through me off completely. I came back and told my 7 th grader, and she was like "Yesssss! I've heard the attendance office people are really rude". Again, taken back.

Our experience at GPS has been wonderful. Both of our children attended the preschool program, and…read moreour family has been part of the GPS community for the past three years. The teachers (Mrs Irene, Ms Megan, Mrs Jennifer...), are exceptional--caring, patient, dedicated, and deeply committed to each child's growth and development. They foster a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and eager to learn each day. Our children have thrived here thanks to the incredible staff and the strong sense of community the school provides. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this preschool has had on our family and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a caring and high-quality early education experience.

My daughter attended the early childhood program for 2 years and she absolutely LOVED it! She had…read moresome of the best teachers. Even though she was in class with specific teachers, all of the teachers interacted with the kids during recess, lunch, and nap times. Miss Patty, Miss Mary, Miss Caryn, Miss Megan, Miss Irene, Miss Jennifer, and Miss Claudia were all so caring and loving to my little girl. They made going to school a happy experience for her. Even the office staff knew who all the kids were. Miss Giaconda knew every single child's name and was always happy to support and encourage them.

I attended my niece and nephews Winter Percussion Family & Friends show…read more The band directors and all assistant directors are dedicated to all the student musicians and color guard. I truly enjoyed the performance and school spirit. The students were amazing. This yelp elite is GHHS Class of '87

I went to high school here for all four years. very humbling roots. glad that I done with my time…read morehere, but I learned to appreciate the journey. offers quality resources and programs that other high schools in the valley, county, state, and nation do not offer

Amazing teachers, unprofessional idea's to prepare students to transition in a high school…read moreenvironment. Academically, yes they will prepare you like any other middle school. Physically being there, no. There is a yellow line that disables the students from accessing or navigating any area of the campus. So to access the outer wall of that line, you'd have to be an 8th grader & have those previlages given to you, once a week or so ? In the quad ? How will students be able to prepare for a test, or go to there storage (lockers) to pick up utencils, maybe books, or maybe talking to a teacher about there concerns with grades & school work ? You see, going over the yellow line is an asset to every student. It opens opportunities & freedom to do as you please to a certain extent with school related work, or activities, plus on the side giving the advantage for students to socialize & develop their communication skills with other peers, all this preparing them for the big deal in high school. Get your stuff together Northridge. There is security for a reason, cruise around the school & do your job. Let them walk & do wherever they please, to a certain extent though.

Do NOT send ur kid at this school. i repeat do NOTT. send your kids to this school. from these…read moreother reviews the rumors are true kids are giving blowjobs in the bathroom i remember i my younger sister who just graduated nms said that she be hearing people moaning from pleasure and it is super unhygienic and can prob easily cause STDs because of how dirty and messy the bathrooms are ive seen it. not to mention this is a magnet school. the teachers can teach kids properly because the tend to rush things or not try hard enough to teach students and sometimes its just young adults that seem like they dont wanna teach or do anything with their students and just assign work without going it through with them. and also it is not considered having these "younder pouches" to the school because the school has a horrible environment there were 3 or 4 lock downs in the school because of active shooters near the school and mind you they cant contact their parents if the shooter was actually in the school campus. And also this whole school honestly needs metals detectors because my sister told like literally everyone had vapes or carts and everyone and they mamas would hotbox the bathrooms and get high. and just in general this school is so ass they are honestly not doing anything about it i hope the damn priceable or some teacher reads this and actually think about it and make a difference because holy shit this school is so bad

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!

AOAT is absolutely garbage. The counselor would not let students leave the program if they wanted…read moreto. My friend told me this when she asked to leave. Every other teacher was nice but Barreto and Rosillo came from hell, especially Barreto. Rosillo did not help for SHIT and her instructions were terrible. There's not much to say about her since she didn't do much. Literally. Barreto on the other hand was so immature. He started a whole drama with my friend and I. He'll probably know who we are when I talk about this stupid ass drama. My friend was too shy to ask for a bandaid so when our other friend went to ask for her. Barreto told our other friend to tell my friend to come over instead. When my friend did come over he told her if she wanted to fail his class. Mind you this was about how we were supposedly "ditching". Our moms literally knew that we were going to 7-11 to get breakfast and snacks. He even said he was going to call my friend's mom and ask if she knew. Mind you we asked that morning if we could go and they said yes. Then on a random day my friend went to talk about her grades. Barreto would again mention how we were ditching, like our moms knew about that so lets drop it. Neustaedter only mentioned that we were always walking around and late. Ms. Barr who was our 1st period said that yes we would be late but we would do our work. Mind you i was not even called to this meeting, only my friend. So they were saying how I was a bad influence and pretty much talking behind my back. They said how we had a reputation walking around, like I said we would be there on time almost all the time. Not only that, my friend would defend me and say that im always there early which is true because my mom makes sure of that. And they would continue to say the WE would be late no matter how many times my friend say that I would be there early. They were literally painting me as the bad influence. They kept confronting my friend to the point where she literally cried and that we had to go ask our counselor to leave AOAT which thankfully happened. Im still shocked at the fact that Barreto had all this shit to say about me but did not once mention it to me. He literally went after my friend and made her cry. Definitely some petty and childish drama from a grown man

As a parent, I've had three children attend VAAS. Two have already graduated and one is currently a…read moresenior. Each of their experiences has been different, but one thing has stayed consistent: their confidence has grown and they've learned how to advocate for themselves. I remember when my oldest started as a freshman. He was nervous and trying to figure out where he fit in. He's part of the LGBTQ community, and as a mom you hope your child will be accepted for who they are. At VAAS, he was. The diversity here is real, and you can feel it every day. He joined the dance team, got involved in theater, and eventually became president of several clubs. Watching him grow into a confident leader showed me how much this school was helping him develop as a person, not just as a student. My other two children were excited to attend after seeing his experience, and I've watched the same kind of growth happen with them. They all have different personalities and interests, but they've each learned to speak up for themselves and take ownership of their future. As a parent, that means everything. What makes VAAS special is the smaller environment and the relationships with teachers and staff. Students are known by name, and the teachers genuinely care. I've had teachers reach out not just about concerns, but to share progress and ideas for growth. It shows they're truly invested. Both of my children who graduated from VAAS have now graduated from college, one from UC Irvine and the other from the University of Hawaii, and my youngest has already been accepted into college. That tells me VAAS really prepared them for what came next. One of my favorite experiences as a parent has been Digital Portfolio Night, where students present their own work and reflect on their growth. Seeing that confidence firsthand is something special. VAAS is more than just a school. It's a supportive community that prepares students for life after high school, and I would absolutely recommend it to other families.

I don't recommend this school based on my personal experience. They forced me not to attend my…read moredaughter graduation for wearing heels, not high heels but it was heels. While just right in front of me a parent with real high heels, they just yelled making scenes and they let them go in. They do discrimination . If you are bully you can survive, but if you're a quiet person and cannot yell ; they'll walk over you. I'll never forget and forgive them. I'll never recommend this school. My daughter Graduated in 2022. It's 2026 now and I still remember.

Attended an event for my niece. She was performing at a special event. Patrick Henry was hosting a…read moresort of Magnet School event for the North Region of the SFV. They had lots of information regarding different magnet programs in the quad area. All of the teachers in attendance were donating their time to put this event on. My niece performed with her Dance team. There were representatives from other schools, Hale and Pacoima, who performed. I enjoyed the Dance team, Drum Line, Choir and Jazz band. The kids were really great and I could tell they were proud to represent their respective schools. Job well done by the Principal, Faculty & Staff at Patrick Henry Magnet school.

I gave it a one star because The school is terrible Overall Especially because the teachers here…read moreare just really mean the counselor is really sexist the PE teachers are just really mean and there were like a lot of fights here I saw two boys vaping in the bathroom and just overall really bad i'm glad I graduated to be honest