Monterey High School is ranked 691st within California. Students have the opportunity to take…read moreAdvanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Monterey High School is 27%. As a family native to Monterey we have encountered Board members and Mr Crawford and staff not listening to students and not doing their jobs for the betterment of all students. Their is bias to put certain students that are in the academies in AP classes and deny others. Violence in classes is kept secret and financial statements are questionable. Public schools need to vet teachers for experience .

My second of three children is about to graduate from MHS. My oldest, is now in his second year of…read morecollege and was more than adequately prepared for college life and academic rigor. MHS is the perfect balance of size and offerings in terms of sports, academics, and extra curricular activities. Now as a parent and student you do have to do your part and choose to be engaged. If you do that, success in high school and beyond is a certainty. Thanks to the caring and driven administration, teachers and staff, MHS is up there with all the high schools in the area, both public and private.

By far one of the proudest moments on Friday was watching my little brother graduate. It has been a…read morehard last few years as a family and watching him on Friday was definitely exciting (a new chapter opening up for him and our family). I had always had my reservations about my family moving down to Carmel five years ago but if my family did it all over, I would have not wanted it any other way. The ceremony spoke to what is important at Carmel High- letting students pursue their interests and ensuring they succeed. Where these students are going is impressive-- various UCs, CSUs, military academies, Berklee School of Music, various out of state colleges, vocational and community colleges.... very cool. For a small school they offer 15 AP classes which is ridiculously "hardcore." As an educator and a counselor I was impressed at how much they offered and how many students took these classes. The ceremony also boasted several music performances including a personal pieces by a student who was recognized at the local Jazz festival..... more importantly.... the ceremony continually hit the point that students like coming to this school.. the people here like to teach, counsel and enrich students' lives. The farewells to the principal and AP were very touching.. I want to say thank you for being a part of my brother's life and helping him be a prepared for his next phase in life :-D

Beautiful campus and lovely location for a public high school. My sister loved attending this…read moreschool, though I never had the opportunity. Visiting to pick up my niece is a pleasure. A very lovely campus!

I could talk all day about my experience here! I was a summer counselor in 2018 and I adored all of…read moremy students. They were such a joy to be around and such precious souls. I made lifelong friends here and had one of the best summers ever working to enrich the youth and traveling through California. However, this camp was run by a racist, homophobic woman. She repeatedly discriminated against me and quite literally bullied me when at the time I was only 18 years old and she was almost 60. I'm pretty sure she wanted me to quit because she constantly picked on me and singled me out. Julie was her name. She also discriminated against some of the children who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. There were several students who traveled from Mexico to attend the summer camp and she prohibited them from speaking Spanish which I felt was just discriminatory and downright wrong. These are girls as young as 7/8 years old. It was so horrible to watch a grown woman diminish the confidence and demean the character of little girls who could've looked up to her. Even though every single one of my children loved and adored me as their counselor (they gave me so many gifts throughout the summer and even had their parents give me gifts at the end), when I applied to return as a counselor the following summer I was denied the position and it is very clear why... I think it's a great place to send your children, as they will make meaningful lifelong connections and have an opportunity to learn and grow, however I truly do question the people who run this institution.

Twelve years...yep...really...truly...from first grade through to high school graduation...I didn't…read more"live" on campus...I was what you called a Day Student once I reached high school. This is where I learned how to play tether ball, four square, roller skate like a mad demon around the old oak tree that was the centerpiece of Lower School. Where we were herded together like sheep in our adorable P.E. uniforms (all white) by Sister Jean's Great Pyrenese named Sally. And later, by Sister Claire's sheepdogs, Woolsie and Winston. The place where I learned to love dance, and music and singing...where gifted professionals taught us how to embrace life and be passionate about literature, sculpture and art. What was it like going to an all girls school? Small, welcoming, a family that we could call our own...my first grade class had 17 students...my high school graduating class had a few under 100. How can you compare this experience to the public schools my neighbors attended? I cannot...as I did not have the co-ed experience until college. Santa Catalina was, is and always will be an incredible teaching institution...and I was fortunate to attend.

I have had a long relationship with the School - was a student for 5 years (8th-12th grades),…read morevolunteer there, have worked there, have friends whose kids go there now, and even chose the simple yet elegant chapel for the site of my wedding. Needless to say, I am a fan! The academics are top-notch and I use the skills and knowledge from the classes I took there to this day. Many of the teachers at York outshine the professors I had at UC Berkeley. The school setting is idyllic - on a hilltop in Monterey. And the community is welcoming and genuine. I am absolutely looking forward to the day when my kids can enroll and become "York Dorks!"

So after all these years I realized York didn't just provide me with a good education (is that…read moregrammatically correct?) but my closest friendships were made at this little day school perched atop a grassy knoll. As a class agent I have to get my act together and throw a tight 10 Year Reunion and 2008 is the year. Dios Mio. Seems like yesterday I was outside the chapel with my freshman class upset that my Mom forced me to go to York (since a good family friend sent their brilliant son here). After Freshman Overnight Orientation , I realized that my Mom picked the perfect school for me. Nice Work Mom!

Concerns About Honesty and Educational Quality…read more As a parent, choosing the right school for your child is paramount. It's with a heavy heart that I write this review for Stevenson (RLS) Carmel Campus, which my child attended for multiple school years. I believe in providing honest feedback to help other parents make informed decisions. Pros: * The hot lunch program at the school is commendable. The variety and quality of food offered are impressive and appreciated. *Initially, their "specials" program was robust and enriching, thanks to a team of talented teachers. However, now the majority of the lower school special teachers, who were very talented, left the school. Cons: * Honesty and Transparency: One of the significant issues we've faced is with the school's administration. There's a disturbing pattern of misinformation and lack of transparency. This ranges from trivial matters like outdoor activity times to critical aspects of our children's academic and social-emotional experiences. It's been disheartening to untangle these inconsistencies as a parent community. *Educational Quality: When it comes to academics, the school unfortunately falls short compared to other independent institutions. Despite claims of offering differentiated learning, the reality doesn't match up. The one-size-fits-all approach fails to meet the diverse needs of students. *Staff Turnover: The specials program, once a highlight of the school, has suffered due to the departure of many talented educators. This loss has noticeably impacted the quality of the program. Conclusion: While I appreciate the efforts made in certain areas like the lunch program, the overarching issues around honesty and educational quality are too significant to overlook. I had hoped for a more transparent, nurturing, and academically challenging environment for my child. For parents considering Stevenson, I urge you to thoroughly research and look into other options. The well-being and education of our children are too important to compromise. We have a group of post-Stevenson families and the common theme is how thankful we are that we decided to leave, how much better our kids' new schools are, and how much happier our kids are.

After interviewing at several schools, my daughter (then a pre-schooler) was most enthuiastic about…read moreStevenson. She has thrived both academically and developmentally here since Kindergarten and hopes to continue through to the Pebble Beach Campus. Her teachers are passionate and caring, and really get the best out of her. We are excited about the new Administration and Teachers.

We absolutely love Agape Academy, and so does our daughter! The teachers are fantastic and always…read moreon top of things, the curriculum is engaging, and the facilities are clean and welcoming. It's such a safe and inclusive place--exactly what we wanted for her preschool experience. Big thanks to Lisa, Carmel, and Catherine for being so caring and amazing at what they do. We couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommend!

What a sweet school!!! Our family had such an incredible experience while attending Agape. My…read moredaughter and son attended Agape Academy starting from age 2yr-5yr. Not only are all of the teachers dedicated and loving but they take personal interest in your child's wellbeing. My children have gone off to school and still talk about how fun their pre-school was and how they miss it. We are still friends with many of the families we met and love to community Agape fostered for us.

Walking into Carmel Middle School sometimes felt like entering a dystopian movie where joy goes to…read moredisappear. The halls were filled with stress, endless rules, and an atmosphere so cold it could freeze sunlight. The administration seemed to operate like emotionless overlords, appearing only to hand out punishments or ignore problems completely. Students were expected to keep up with mountains of work while getting little understanding in return. Asking for help often felt pointless, like shouting into the void. Social drama spread through the school like wildfire, and the environment could feel exhausting day after day. By the end of the year, it felt less like surviving middle school and more like escaping it.

Two of our kids have gone here. Great school! Thank you to all the hard working teachers and…read morefaculty! Special thanks to Principal Morgan, Ms. Wells, Ms. Little, and Ms. Silva!!

We moved halfway through the school year in 2022 and no preschool was open to take us. I was…read moredevastated for my then 4 year old. By chance I learned of this secret gem co-op and was able to get a spot. This was my first experience in co-op and it was so much fun. And more importantly, was a wonderfully healing experience for me and my son (middle child who became a big-brother at the height of Covid.) Being in his class taught me how to be a better parent and gave me so many new strategies at home. Having the time together was very valuable to my son. Miss Kristen is beyond amazing with the children and extremely generous with her time, attention and love. Aside from everything I said above, the cost of this program is incredibly low and the financial savings we had from joining co-op helped off-set moving costs. It's an unbelievable value.

Would not recommend it!!!…read more Parenting classes are mandatory and a complete waste of time for an adult. So when it came to priorities it was an easy choice. We had a family member with a terminal illness and in the last weeks of their life, we chose to spend our evenings with them and missed a few "Parenting Classes" and were suspended. In the month before we talked about taking our child out of the class because of the constant coughing and runny noses in the classroom (to protect our family member and not have to wear a mask around them). Some kids were great and participated others just ran around and terrorized the other good kids. Some parents would get together right after school and talk while the kids played with hot wheels (usually 15 or 20 minutes), until we were asked to leave because the kids' sound bothered the school office's secretary.