Wonderful school! After touring many, many middle/high schools in LA, we were so happy our child…read moregot accepted to Geffen Academy as it was our first choice (even though it's known to be an extremely selective school). Geffen is very academic, but without being cut throat competitive. The teachers are accessible, communicative and genuinely care about their students. The weekly wellness class focuses on things like mental well-being and stress management. I wish every school offered this. The emphasis is on the students at Geffen, not their wealthy or famous parents. School culture and decisions made by the administration are based on scientific research in order to provide a thoughtful and humane school experience. There is also a lot of diversity at this school - not just by race and culture, but by interests too. It's a great fusion of kids and it seems everyone can find people with similar passions and hobbies. My kid is very happy here and loves his school. He says everyone is really kind and the classes are interesting and engaging. He even likes the food!

As our 4 years of high school come to an end, my heart is heavy with both joy and sadness! Geffen…read moreAcademy at UCLA has been home for my son the last 4 years. As he goes off to college, I have no doubt that the knowledge, curiosity, persistence and leadership he has finessed during his time here, will not only push him to higher heights but will be the tools that he will continue to use to change his world & those he encounters for better. The Head of School leads with wisdom, compassion, empathy, purpose and strength which trickles down to the entire administration. The school has been very instrumental not only in my son's academic journey but in his overall life, tremendously shaping him into the fantastic man he has become. The school truly cares about the students mental health. Although we have completed our academic journey, Geffen Academy will always be the fabric we wear daily. We will forever be a part of this amazing top notch school & community. Once a bruin always a bruin! GO BRUINS

It is one of the best schools you can let your child go to. In the midst of the chaos that is…read morepublic education, Fusion offers one-to-one teaching.

Thank you Fusion Academy L.A. for enabling our daughter to catch up and finish her grade after our…read morerelocation. Excellent Head of school, Jaime Porras, and excellent team of teachers (1 to 1 with each student).

I am alumni a warrior with a long legacy of family , generations deep into past generations…read moreincluding my Husband and his siblings . My husband and I sent out 3 children all IEP students , Audio processing, visual impairment and Autism and they all managed there own path threw a educational system that has evolved and changed , excepting students will various educational challenges that not long ago was not designed for students with specific challenges and thanks to the disability act and educational laws that opened doors and schools to be a least restrictive environment for all , students like our children now had more opportunities and the possibility of a better future. I have had great experiences and that's not say I haven't had my share of challenges in the past years with each of my individual children's educational experiences but I feel they had a great experience at Uni and the majority of the teachers and staff have been supportive id say it's probably 1 % of staff there who have given me reason? To question there ability to be fair and reasonable but the rest of the 99% have made my family feel like family . I will say any parents with children with IEP should educate themselves with educational laws and educational rights as some of my past experiences have thought me not all schools educators are not all well versed in educational rights and to ensure your children's educational plan and accommodations are being followed and supported, it's best to learn everything u can so u can advocate for the welfare of your child and remember to advocate for your child's rights with respect and kindness as your child's school educators may lack some of the knowledge you possess , most will be willing to work with you but in the case u run into the 1 % who resist then you need to be able to appropriately take proper action and defend your child's rights . I feel Uni has been a pillar for each of our children and I will be for ever proud of having chooses University high school to educate my children. Lastly I have to end with my warrior pride ! Spear to the paw warrior for ever love u Uni

For the love of your child, i beg you don't bring them here. I am a class of 2026 student, I…read moregraduate in 3 days. (June 10) Number 1- They're broke. They ask parents to pay for everything, like sports games, theatre shows, Had to pay 340$ for grad nite, and 130 (since i had senior package) but without it went from 150-200$ for prom. Another thing, they only care about attendance like another person said here years ago. They started to threaten us saying "no more than 7 absences or you can't walk the stage" I'm sure they're bluffing since majority of us seniors don't have 96% of atttendence. Plus they started that policy this year. Another thing, they lack school spirit. The school is dirty, the bathrooms get locked randomly throughout the day, there's no group or school life anything. It's just dreadful. Lastly, the teachers they have are horrible. Now, their teachers can be some of the most rudest. And they don't care even if you report them they don't face consequences. These teachers will listen how u had trauma and couldn't turn in an assignment in time and they'll tell you not to let it happen again. there's so much i wanna say but i can't stand this school. I just wanna say please don't let your child take ap english literature senior year, that class is bad. So is drawing because of Ms. I, and algebra 2 with Ms. M.

Incredible experience with this school and programs. The…read moreteachers are attentive, creative, patient, and supportive. The school founder, Allan has created a community in which students, parents and teachers support each other. Special recognition to Hogan, Angel, and Jordan for the extended commitment to educating children. It's wonderful to be able to send our children to school, knowing that they will be safe, inspired to learn and thrive. My only complaint is that I didn't discover them earlier! My children's complaints are that their school year is not longer! (They followed the private school calendar, which is shorter than the LAUSD calendar). The school and the teachers are true gems.

My kids, ages 6 and 8 just completed ASTEME's virtual STAR WARS CAMP and I can't say enough good…read morethings. The ASTEME team did a phenomenal job! I was around for most of the sessions and was impressed not only with the lessons provided (I learned a lot of things!) but the PATIENCE of each teacher. I heard the same questions asked repeatedly by students (and some parents!) and there was *never* even a hint of frustration from the team. WOW! Teaching over zoom is HARD so I can't give enough credit for the work they did! The activities were great, when the supply box first arrived I wasn't sure how the supplies in it were going to occupy my two squirrley kids for a week but it was like Mary Poppins magic carpet bag that just kept supplying what they needed! My kids want me to give a special shout out to Hogan who taught them (and a technologically challenged mom) how to "code" and my daughter wants Abe to know how much she liked the slime. Also they love Grey, Rosie and Alan, so basically every teacher they had they thought was the best teacher I'd highly recommend this group of educators for your homeschool or camp needs, they care about the kids and their excitement for what they teach transfers to the kids, even the littlest campers!

Well, let me take you all back 35 years ago or so when I attended Emerson Jr. High School from 1987…read moreto 1990 when I graduated. There were never any racist teachers here when I attended. We had the best Principals and vice Principals. Alan Shear was a good and tough principal that kept our school in line. I do not know now whom is running or supervising the school now. I see they changed their name. Campus still look the same from the photos I have seen. Yes, fights broke out when I was going to school too. But they were not happening everyday. Many kids are bussed here to Emerson that do not live close in the area. So, the school in not in a bad area. I loved all my teachers that helped me graduate too.

DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS THERE!!!! fights almost every day, kids bleeding on the hallway, overcrowded…read moreclasses, short staffed, one class per grade ( no choices to switch classes) no suspensions, no disciplinary actions, no response from the principal. DO GET FOOL BECAUSE IS WESTWOOD!!! better schools in midcity, Crenshaw, or anywhere else.

I can't comment on the school, but we have enjoyed a few concerts there at the Moss Theater, the…read morenew home for the Jazz Bakery. I love this theater. It's not too large, and the visibility from the seats enables you to easily see the stage. I always bring binoculars, so I can really see the performers sweat and their range of emotion. Last night, we had the privilege of watching Russell Malone and his quartet perform there. I brought my binoculars although we were sitting in the second row. From there, you could see the nuances of every song. The acoustics are good in this place, and the seats are very comfortable. My only criticism, is that I wish they had more places to sit while you are waiting to go into the theater. Because it is open seating, many people get there well ahead of the start time. A few more benches would be appreciated for those of us who don't like standing too long. Ruth Price does a wonderful job executing these events. She has the vibrancy and energy of a 20-year-old. It is admirable!

Inside the Spectrum Program: What They Don't Want You to Know…read more To the parents of New Roads School, I'm writing this because no one else will. Not the smiling admissions staff. Not the polished emails. Not the teachers who know something's wrong but look the other way. This isn't easy to say--but it needs to be said. Because what's happening in the Spectrum program is not care. It's not support. It's quiet, systematic harm dressed up as help. And it broke me in ways I'm still trying to undo. In middle school, I was diagnosed with autism. When I got into New Roads, I was placed in Spectrum. My family was told it was a safe space--a nurturing environment tailored for students like me. I believed them. I wanted to believe them. But not long after I started, I was re-evaluated. Turns out, I wasn't autistic after all. But that didn't matter. By then, I was already locked in--trapped under Elisa Schultz's watch. Once you're in, Spectrum doesn't let go. You don't "exit" the program--you disappear into it. It wraps itself around your life and convinces you that you need it, even when all it's doing is making you smaller. At first, I tried to play along. I was named grade-level ambassador. I met with new families. I made speeches. I wanted to believe I was helping build something good. But eventually, I did what Elisa can't stand--I told the truth. I started asking questions. I stood up for students who felt powerless. I spoke too loudly, too clearly. So they got rid of me. I was replaced quietly, like I'd become an inconvenience. But the worst moment came later--when a classmate I cared about came to me in tears. Elisa had called her a disgusting, sexist name--something that would get anyone else fired. We made the decision to speak out. And the moment we started talking, five staff members closed in on us. Not figuratively. They surrounded us. Physically. Like security guards. They told her it never happened. Over and over, until her hands were shaking and she started questioning her own memory. I stood there watching someone I admired unravel in real time. And I knew: this wasn't a "program." This was something darker. During COVID, I had a bad allergy flare-up. I stepped out of class to blow my nose in the hallway because I didn't want to disturb anyone. The Tesla classroom was right next to the bathroom. I wasn't sneaking off. I wasn't doing anything wrong. Elisa exploded. She screamed at me in front of everyone. Berated me for not blowing my nose in front of the class. As if I had broken some sacred, unspoken rule. I was embarrassed. I was sick. I was trying to handle my body and my space with some dignity--and she crushed that in one moment. No kindness. No understanding. Just public shame. What kind of "support program" does that? Spectrum charges over $13,000 a year on top of tuition. That money doesn't go toward student wellbeing. It goes toward building a system that punishes independence and feeds on fear. They don't care if you were misdiagnosed. They don't care if it's hurting you. They care about keeping your family's money. And your silence. There are others like me. I've spoken to six students--at least--who had stories like mine. Some gave me permission to speak. Most are too scared. That should tell you everything. Parents, you're being sold a lie. And it's packaged beautifully--with buzzwords, learning plans, and emotional jargon. But behind the curtain is something toxic. Something I wouldn't wish on anyone. Ask the questions they don't want you to ask. And when they try to talk around it, listen to what they're avoiding. This program nearly broke me. I'm writing this because I refuse to let it keep breaking people in silence. - A former Spectrum student who refuses to stay quiet

Small Charter school (middle & high) in West Los Angeles…read more School population of about 825 students in grades 6 - 12 with small class sizes that average 30 students per classroom. My son just started and so far, he loves the school. (will update later!)

Unfortunately, this school is a mess. It's fine if you don't need anything however, if you need any…read moresupport in the school is non-responsive for extended periods of time like three months or until the summer comes then they're gone for the summer or winter break or Thanksgiving break or whatever break they can use as an excuse, even though you've been trying to reach them for 90 days prior to the break. The front desk office is rather rude and dismissive. Overall, the principles are non-responsive. The staff in numerous grades is non-responsive and their mouth department is beyond poor. Some of their leads, for instance, for sixth grade are unbelievably dismissive and uncaring. If you were a child is advanced by nature and does not need any support in any way, you might be fine, but if you need any support in any way from this school, good luck. The only time I've noticed other parents have gotten the response that they need is by actually suing the school.

Saint Sebastian School is a wonderful school for all of students. First, all of teachers are nice,…read morepassionate and professional. They always give kids a warm hug when they need it. Second, the team of the school is the best. A younger and responsible principal, the helping front desk, the best teacher and other nice staff. My daughters like to study here and really enjoy the day of school. So I sincerely recommend this school for everyone. Let's join the great community.

My daughter has been attending for three years and we love the school and the staff. My daughter…read moreloves her friends. The small community is a plus.

Huge waste of taxpayer money:…read more The idiots in charge removed approx 5 massive 40+ year old ficus trees that shaded the entire neighborhood and replaced them with smaller baby trees. Really? When the trees were first being torn out we assumed they were doing it to make way for new instructional buildings. Nope. This boondoggle "spend our cash down" project just put in tinier trees. Can't justify that waste of public funds any way you look at it. Neighborhood is no cleaner and now, a lot less shady without those ficus trees. And students are no better off than before the project.

I called this school if they were going to do rapid covid testing and this lady said yes we are 9…read moreto 4 and I came to the school and there was no one, it was closed. I came for no reason if they weren't gonna do covid test they might as well not lie and say they are. Total complete bullsh*t

Southern California Montessori School is truly a hidden gem, and we feel incredibly fortunate to be…read morepart of it. Under the wise and compassionate leadership of Ann Abellera and her exceptional teaching team, the school fosters a deep love of learning that radiates through everything they do. Ann brings a calm, thoughtful presence to the school, and her decades of Montessori experience are evident in the respectful, child-centered environment she and her staff have created. Rather than traditional classrooms, there is one beautiful, open learning space that allows children to move freely and engage deeply with their work. The materials are thoughtfully chosen, and the environment is designed to spark curiosity, independence, and joy in learning. I've noticed the pride my kid takes in his discoveries - it's so rewarding for a parent! Beyond academics, the school nurtures kindness, responsibility, and confidence. It's clear that every child is seen, respected, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. The outdoor space is also a huge plus--a well-maintained and cheerful playground that gives the kids a chance to run around and play. Southern California Montessori is more than a school--it's a community rooted in trust, care, and joyful learning. We can't recommend it highly enough.

What a gem of a school! The teachers are amazing; they are so dedicated and committed to fostering…read moregrowth in your children. They do a fantastic job instilling discipline while simultaneously providing an extremely loving and nurturing environment. The staff really take the time to get to know your child's personality and they use their curriculum to help them to learn to be well-rounded individuals. Almost every child learns to read and do math before kindergarten. After sending my older child here, I couldn't have more trust in sending my younger child here as well. What a wonderful foundation this school creates for young humans! Words can't express my gratitude. It has been an invaluable experience sending my child here.