Had a great run here. My son spent 4 years playing sports here and excelling in his academics…read more Would definitely do it again.

I'm extremely disappointed with the direction St. Joseph High School has taken over the past few…read moreyears. The overall environment has declined to the point where it's affecting student safety, fairness, and the basic quality of the school day. - Dress code enforcement has become inconsistent and unclear. What used to be a well‑maintained standard is now barely monitored, and it shows in the overall campus atmosphere. - Restroom conditions are unacceptable. They are frequently clogged, dirty, or completely out of service. This isn't an occasional issue--it's a recurring problem that disrupts students' ability to get through the day comfortably and safely. - Vaping in the restrooms is out of control. Students openly vape in the bathrooms, and it's widely known who is doing it. Despite this, staff have not taken meaningful action to stop it. This raises serious concerns about supervision and student health. - Instead of addressing the students causing the problem, the school has restricted restroom access for everyone. Responsible students who follow the rules are being punished because of the behavior of a few. This approach is unfair, ineffective, and creates unnecessary stress for students who simply need to use the restroom during the school day. - The lack of targeted intervention is alarming. When staff know who is violating the rules but fail to act, it sends the message that misconduct is tolerated while rule‑abiding students pay the price. Overall, St. Joseph High School is not providing the safe, clean, and structured environment students deserve. I hope the administration takes these issues seriously and makes real improvements soon, because the current situation is unacceptable.

This has been a really good fit for my daughter who has enjoyed a bigger school experience. Their…read morechoir, sporting events, and AP classes along with lots of friends and caring teachers have made it a very good experience thus far. As with any school, there are challenges, distractions, and weaknesses but it's more what we can bring than what we can simply take.

My review is solely on the gymnasium…read more Please get an air conditioner! There is nothing worse than a gym jam packed with smelly, sweaty people.

Love this school and the teachers. So much less stress for parents and kids. My daughter is so…read morehappy here. Wish we found it earlier.

All three of my daughters have attended Valley Christian Academy. This school is a wonderful…read moretestimony to the values and character that should be given to all of our children. All support staff and teachers are professional and filled with the love of GOD through a giving/teaching heart. Valley Christian Academy Santa Maria California truly cares about teaching/partnering "with you" so your child will have the character, love of GOD and the academic readiness to face this the liberal world. If you pray for your child to learn with high academic goals, learn in a GODLY Christian environment to respect others, build character and build everything around the love and grace of GOD, this is the school for you. Best, Trudy Govers, Santa Maria California.

I will never recover from the trauma and abuse I endured at Valley Christian Academy. As an adult,…read moreI have been diagnosed with C-PTSD in relation to my experiences there. I left after Junior High without a will to continue living. I only remember bits and pieces of 5th grade. In 6th grade, we were taken to Ironwood Christian Camp for a week to be 'broken and reshapen in the image of God like Adam at an age we need it most,' where I was physically, spiritually, and emotionally abused by the adults responsible for my safety. We had to swim in a lake we were told "natoriously gives rashes to whoever showers last." Then, I was TOLD to shower last by Cindy Mudgett. The next morning, Ms Mudgett woke me up cheerfully telling me it was time to hike to Soldier Mountian. (Previous to the trip, we were told this hike is extreme, and optional.) I told her no. I told her I had a horrible rash between my legs and on my skin and that it hurt to walk. She smiled so sadistically I will never forget it, and she said "too bad, get up you have 5 minutes." while threatening to grab my blankets. I proceeded to hike for hours without any food or water. My whole class was crying because the hike was so hard, and we were only 11 or 12 years old. We were told the point was to feel 'God help you get to the top.' Cindy Mudgett still works at the school. I have plenty of memories of Joel preaching/shouting to us as children in chapel to what can be summerized as "why white male superiority is important: God says so." I felt empowered to leave a review after seeing some of the other ones left here. I am so heartbroken knowing my parents paid tens of thousands of dollars throughout the years for my education of memorizing Bible verses and having things like 'damnation' be my volcabulary words. If you love your children, do not send them to Valley Christan Academy. They will attempt to break the personaility out of them.

Both of my girls went here and we had a very positive experience. The teachers cared, the…read moreadministration were proactive and responsive, and the basketball games were fun. Their computer lab had macs, their electives were a decent offering, and the gym is used for lots of community events. Support your local schools!

My son just "graduated" from the Tutoring Club. We are very pleased with the program, and are so…read morerelieved my son is now understanding his High School Algebra. They had to go back and build on his basic math foundation since there were some concepts slowing him down, but they were great about helping him with his homework and keeping him caught up with his class in the meantime. He is happy and confident now, and we couldn't be happier!

Outstanding curriculum that not only is fun and engaging but prepares our preschooler for…read morekindergarten. We love and appreciate the teachers and the director. Security is great which gives peace of mind too.

I have two kids that attend/attended PCS Preschool (with one more heading in next year). Mrs…read more Sauceda is the best preschool teacher around. Although our student is in her class, all of the teachers at the school treat him as if he's a part of their classes as well. Thank you for loving and nurturing our kids! I feel safe leaving them there in your caring hands. Since starting at PCS, our kids' have excelled in speech, art, reading, & math - among other subjects. If I could add a star to my already 5 star review I would! Thank you PCS for loving our kids like your own!!!