Now that I'm no longer attending here, I must say my time at this school left me feeling it is not…read morea safe environment, student health and safety do not seem to come first. I personally witnessed staff threaten a student who was trying to leave campus. The threat was later denied and the school took no accountability, on-campus police got involved, and the student was given an expulsion. Seeing how the situation was handled and misrepresented, along with other issues, has left my friends and me feeling alienated and without trust in the system, afraid a mis-step could have us treated as horribly as they treated him. Not a safe environment overall.

I Attend SLV High School, and unfortunately, my experience was not what I had hoped for. The campus…read morewas a trashy and a filthy setting. all the teachers where very bad (More specifically Ms. Doty). Firstly, communication between the administration, students, and parents often felt disorganized. Announcements about events or schedule changes were frequently last-minute, causing unnecessary confusion. They used to let me rot in the office for no reason while I did't even do anything. Lastly, there seemed to be a lack of accountability regarding issues like bullying or student behavior. Concerns raised by students or parents often felt brushed aside or inadequately addressed. A stronger emphasis on creating an inclusive, supportive environment would go a long way. I believe SLV High has potential, but there are several areas where improvement is urgently needed to ensure all students feel supported and prepared for their future.

I have read several reviews while I'm here waiting for an elementary school spring sing event to…read morestart and I must agree with a lot of what I've read about this school Yes this is a very hot campus There is no wind today and No shade to be found... anywhere I traveled all over the campus on a quest to quench my thirst Only to find they have no soda or water machines. I couldn't believe it so I had to ask. I asked a teacher who works here and was told they took them all out. Curious why the school, a government actor, would elect to chose for every student and employee of the school that they are no longer aloud to drink soda or water. Could this be a constitutional law issue? If students at other schools are aloud to drink water and soda wouldn't their decision to remove the soda and water machines be a violation of equal protection? Happily I went to Soquel high. A school with great teachers, an awesome athletics program, plenty of shade and places to relax, and we were even aloud to drink water and soda. If I were a middle school parent looking for a place to send my kids to high school I would chose the best school in the country, Soquel high. BE A KNIGHT!!! Not a silly bird in search of water

Currently a senior here and enjoying it! Spent most of my 4 years here, minus one month of…read moretransferring. 4.3 GPA up to my senior year. Attending UC Santa Barbara in the fall! Academics: 4.5 Stars Excellent. We have the IB program which is a great college prep program similar to AP. IB is just different in the sense that it's known all around the world whereas AP is just known in the US. We have the second highest STAR test score in our county, right behind PCS which is almost a private school and are crazy smart! We have the highest passing rate of the CAHSEE (high school exit exam) in our county as well. In 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010 Scotts Valley High School was rated nationally among the top 5% of public high schools by Newsweek magazine and earned an honorable mention in the California Distinguished High School Recognition Program. Many of our students are very committed to higher education. Around 98% of our graduates go on to college, not just community colleges either! Some of our 2011 graduates currently attend UCLA, Princeton, Berkley, Cal Poly SLO, UCSB, UCSD, and many more. Not bad eh? :) Teachers: 4.5 Stars Fantastic teachers! I'm taking harder classes but overall the staff here is very nice, professional and intelligent. I actually felt like I was learning something here! With every school there are teachers who aren't so great, but in general we have an excellent group of teachers! Hanson, Wahl, Freeman, Brooke, Brandt, Schafer, Crawford, Carey, McQuestion... Seriously the list goes on. Student Life: 3.5 Stars The students are pretty nice here. It's a small community that's been growing together for many years. I've gone to school with a good portion of my class for almost 10+ years now. Very modern, contemporary culture. Good student government that throws many rallies and assemblies. Downside is that there isn't much diversity. Almost all students are Caucasian and a handful not. No fights, rare bullying. Some students have thought there was a bullying issue here. If there is, which i cannot tell, it's definitely underground and an emotional attack. Since there is not much diversity here, if one seems to be slightly different or an 'outcast', they may have a hard time finding friends. Some students here can be very judgmental. Overall, good students! Athletics: 4 Stars We have an awesome Athletic Director names Louie Walters who takes care of literally everything. We're known for our football (with one girl on the team), which never fails to to make SCCAL finals. Our track and cross country teams are insanely good with excellent runners that get many scholarships to colleges. In tennis, both girls and boys teams finished top in our county. Basketball, baseball, swimming, and waterpolo are competitive but not what we're known for. Volleyball is extremely lacking. Reputation: We get this reputation for being conservative, religious, rich, white and snobby. Eh... well we are very white! Most, well 90% of our students are Caucasian. We are more slightly on the conservative side than other schools in the county. Our student's families range in the middle to upper middle class families. I don't see much stuck-up attitudes here fortunately. Community: Scotts Valley is a pretty small town that's very different than the neighboring Santa Cruz. SV is much more conservative and well off than people in SC. It's not a terrible thing. The students know each other well and have been attending schools together for many, many years. If you go to Safeway or any popular store here, chances are, you'll see someone you know! I've been here for 15 years and I gotta say this town really does grow on you. I've lived in other areas and gone to a very diverse school in Fremont and find Scotts Valley is a great place to be!

I went there for 7th and half of 8th grade. The teachers are nice. I left because 8th grade is…read moreboring but I'm now regretting that decision.

Great education. Great teachers! excellent campus and location. Good curriculum. Thumbs down for…read moretheir sports program. We always get ready for a game and at the slightest hint of rain the school cancels the game and then expect the other team to not take that as a forfeit, boo! Our friends at the others school have seen us do it multiple times and feel pretty cheated by it. If you live in the mountains and school in the mountains you should probably learn how to drive in the mountains.

This review is for the pre school. Love the teachers,…read moreeducation, free play, and prayer. A 4 star rating instead of 5 because the pre school is closed 6 weeks during the year with no alternate day care offering. This is a logistical challenge as I don't have family nearby, but fortunately I have a flexible full time job that helps me juggle. Other pre schools have less closures, but I don't like their education and we love Baymonte too much to leave.

Amazing high school. Highly recommend. Everything was fantastic except for one instructor. Not…read moregonna name and names (Mrs. Dienhart).

I went to school here for 4 years. I feel like it gets a pretty bad rep in the parochial high…read moreschool system. I will attest to the benefits and how well educated I felt after leaving. A lot of the students who went here were pretty ungrateful for everything that SLA did for us. Most of the teachers are really friendly and if you're a trouble maker I feel like the consequences for your actions were always pretty fair. Small class sizes, personal computers, and attentive teachers. There are so many public and even private schools where the teachers don't care about what grades you receive but I always felt like someone cared about my progress. I had a good experience. It's not a 'typical' high school, but if you need a smaller closer knit community it's a nice place to be.