There's fights beyond fights like every single day, some kids are slinging stuff (drugs etc)…read morethere's been a few teachers that were fired for being creepy with students and there's roaches, rats, stray cats by the pods, The metal detectors in the front? Don't work. I've seen people smuggle in knifes and air-soft guns STILL with those time consuming metal detectors. The school its self is very ghetto and I would really not send your kid here. The teaching curriculum is that of one that was simply taken from online and there's no creativity or hands-on learning experiences. They fire most of the school counselors especially if a student is bonding with them in a healthy way, and they do not know how to handle a crisis such as a school shooting, or a threat of. I would really much rather anybody reading this would send their kid ANYWHERE else.

This school never answers, if there was a safety concern for a student you have better luck driving…read morethere than getting an answer. I don't understand how this isn't fixed when they watch our children. This NEEDS to be fixed ASAP or reported to somewhere higher up.

Horrible school. Vice Principal Veronica Cueva is very bias towards her teachers. Does not see the…read morestudents side and instead takes the teachers perspective. 8th grade math teacher Mrs. Washington does not let students use the restroom whether it be a woman or man. Her classroom is close to tyrany since she treats her students bad besides some of her favorite kids in her classes. Does not try to build you up but brings you down and makes you feel inferior. Some teachers in this school actually make sure their students feel welcome in this school, like Janice Keaton that teaches us things. Some of the security gaurds have a authority complex. Ms. Angela is very rude to students and doesn't here us out. Otherwise she is talking to the lids that she favorites. The security gaurd that also doubles as the baseball coach is also bery rude and makes students feel more like gum under his shoe than actual people. The dress code also is discriminatory towards the women students in the school. They worry more about how short their shorts are instead of the teachers that make students hold their bodily functions to wait for everybody to finish their test. I hate this school.

Great academic school to attend. As a parent we are very pleased and very happy. They also are…read morecollege readiness.

Contrary to UP's cited requirements (3.0 GPA or higher, no suspensions or excessive discipline…read morereports, etc.) Principal Valerie Hatcher rejected my son's application without hesitation. My soon-to-be Junior had a rocky Freshman year (which he's made up for), and now boasts a 3.82 GPA, and is slated to graduate early! Regardless of his current status, Ms. Hatcher concluded my son didn't meet UP's requirements because of a D on his 9th grade transcripts! It's pathetic that a school would dismiss a student's tenacious effort and progress because of a less than satisfactory FRESHMAN grade. Not only is there a transition phase kids face when moving from Jr High to High School, but these kids were also coming from virtual learning, mask requirements, etc. The district should really take these scenarios into consideration, and review UP's admission requirements - both published and unpublished.

The principal is a micromanager and a tyrant to her staff. While I have no concerns about…read moreadministration being (extremely) strict with students, I will never support them being so inflexible and heavy handed with their STAFF that they can't hold on to good people. Having a culture of high standards of rigor and discipline is great, but what good is being done the students if half their teachers are ALWAYS new because the toxicity of admin pushes teachers out every year??

Student here, got in trouble for saying "Screw you" and a threat of calling home for it…read more Is there not other evils in the world to worry about? Otherwise, an okay school with decent faculty.

My daughter went here since it was an available and local standardized testing location. We went…read morethe day before the test (Friday) to familiarize ourselves with the grounds and ensure she knew where to go on testing day. The staff were so cute and friendly. Some of them were dressed up for the holidays in movie character costumes. The front office was decorated and the atmosphere was so cheery. There were other students and parents waiting in the small space near the front office desk. On the day of the test (Saturday)- The school has a large parking lot but it is shared with Victor Valley College (VVC). We weren't sure if we needed parking passes so I purchased a $3 pass for the day at one of the VVC ticket machines. The school appears to offer transportation to students as we saw several buses on the Friday we went. We also saw what appeared to be armed security guards wearing black. It's understandable with the recent school shootings in America. Overall, my daughter said her test taking experience was very good. She was able to find an outlet in the classroom she went to and plug in her laptop. Were very blessed and grateful to have had this school as a location for the test. Thanks Excelsior!!!

This school sucks so bad it's the second lockdown this week.and some kid is having a seizure at…read morethis time as this review is being written. fights happen almost every day to much drama and every kid sags in this school.

Terrible school. In 7th grade, I had a history teacher named Ms. Goose, she would constantly pick…read moreon me and other students. I made something that had to do with drawing and I gave it to her and she said it was terrible and her 7 year old niece can do better. After 8th grade, I switched districts but on my record, she put that I banged on her door and ran away.. I have never done that and still would never to this day. So now its permanent on my record because she decided to be ignorant She also didn't teach us anything.. also there was a rumor that she worked at a university but got fired for saying the n-word, and she probably did because she would only pick on brown skinned students. Shes also made fun of me and my friends laugh and shes super unprofessional. Please fire her or at LEAST talk to her about it. This school is also ghetto

Me no like sigma sigma sigma too hard and the teachers don't help at all they just explain one time…read moreand just think u can do the rest I'm glad I left this school because damn

Horrible school. Staff members are very unprofessional, as well as the transportation for the…read moreschool. Never had so many issues with a school before. If I had transportation my children would not attend there. Mr. Hicks, counselor Ms. Williams, and the assistant principal are the worst. Mr Hicks cursed in front of my daughter. Mrs Williams doesn't want to do her job and constantly passes problems that she should handle, off to other staff members. The assistant principal is rude and unprofessional and likes to talk over you instead of listening. Worst school ever.

Worst school EVER! Some teacher's, I meet Two of them ,Mrs Vignocchi,and Ms Keika,so…read moreunprofessional, they lost my daughters home work and grade her " F's" and the teachers admitted my kid was saying the truth about the mistake on grading her work,Care Less, If my Young girl had a question they just Don't Help students,other parents and Students complain with the office they don't listen,Got some other parents complaining about the same issues To me!...I went my self, Spoke to a previous principal Assistant ,...was really great of listening, He quit a while later,But honestly, is been 3 years of such bad school days,my Daughter comes home crying ,for so much bullies and straggling w some classes,no one listens because Bullying is not a Big Problem to them,Is Not great school as they advertise them self!!! Is Horrible ,they are Careless!!! Bullies are every where because they have no parents at Home,But who ever is a Good parent have good kids,and If Your kids attends this school please speak out!!!,...maybe some day this will change.

My son loves this school! They care deeply for the success of the kids. Along with a regular…read moreeducation they also teach aviation, nursing, guitar, second languages, robotics and design. Classes run 8:35 to about 12:35. The lunch they offer is not always so great but it's free to all students! So no complaints here. Lol. They make a plan and help you accomplish them! Best part these kids are good kids. Never heard of a fight there. The location is out of the way but you see these kids hustle to get to class. Even when they're getting off of city buses trying to get to school on time. My son is autistic and I worried about bullying and we never had an issue here. He can't wait to get to school!