My kids have been here for years. Took them out this year (mid-year) because couldn't deal with the…read moreadministration anymore. 1) Their teaching methods were terrible. Of course common core isn't their fault, because it's this dumb state. But they REALLY dove into it and chose the worst principals to teach. 2) The majority of teachers were extremely fake and only responded to bribes, otherwise your kids never made it to their "favorites." The only 2 teachers who really ever cared were Mrs. Guevara and Mrs. Hise (who I might note were a part of the old administration). 3) The administration went out of their way to sweep any bullying by kids under the rug and had a policy that the kids should walk away from bullies instead of reporting. In most cases the administration basically protected the bullies and facilitated their continued terrible behavior. When the bullies kids attempted to report any bullies to the teachers, the teachers would get defensive and cause problems for parents out of spite. 4) Beware if you are divorced parents. Over the years, I've come across enough divorced parents to know that they picked a parent to side with and went out of their way to make the other parent's life miserable. The parent who brought bribes, and who volunteered, gave and received gifts from the staff continuously. Butt licking like that only exists among dogs. Just warning ya, stay away. Not worth the stress. (And sure enough, their 10 star score on greatschools.org is now a 9. Wonder how long it takes before they keep dropping further. Probably won't take too long under this idiotic fake administration. Now Yelp thinks that my review shouldn't count. And why? I was a parent of kids (not 1, but 2) who went to that horrible excuse for a school.

This is an excellent school. I know this because my children go there now. The administration,…read moreteachers, and child care experts are all outstanding.

1 star because this school is still better than Westlake and other surrounding schools. I'm…read moreabsolutely appalled at how serious matters are handled here. A family member of mine (freshman) was sexually assaulted by other students (sophomores), and the incident was reported to the principal and another faculty member in person and through email. There was no follow up until my brother emailed the staff member who "handled" the situation himself, to which she responded that the problem was essentially "taken care of." Not only is that subjective (and in no way truly centers the comfort the victim), it is false. My [family member] received no confirmation of his bullies' consequence and was forced to believe that the issue was resolved. The fact that there was no further discussion/ investigation involving the parents is SO weird. Definitely felt like a coverup so that the schools in the Conejo valley could keep masquerading as safe spaces despite the many offenses of racism, sexual harassment, and bullying that happen way too frequently. You guys disgust me. YOU DONT CARE ABOUT OUR CHILDREN. The entire administration needs to be replaced with people dedicated to protecting our children and setting them up for success.

Best school ever I love the community it is a safe high school your kid will get in toread more

T-K, and 1st-3rd grade so far and every teacher is amazing! The PFA raises money to add excellent…read moreart, technology, and PE classes.

I have two children one tested in the top 5% of Ca schools one did not .My lower performing child…read morewas excluded along with other children from taking the standardized test .This happened years ago while the school was trying to win an award .We were told it was legal to exclude 5% of the test takers. It just so happened that the kids who were known to perform poorly were the ones that were excluded. The other schools in the district were not doing this so they ended up looking like they were not doing as well when it was really just a shell game . We were told "listen your property values went up ,so you gained too" Boosting property values is not a good enough reason to do what they did. I will always be upset and they will always have shame to live with.

My daughter absolutely loves Redwood! Excellent teachers, amazing office staff, fantastic programs…read more(ASB, Volleyball & Band) and in her words, 'very kind students.' Couldnt be happier!

i use to go here councilors are absolutely shitty. my sister now goes here and when she was too…read morenervous to go into class she went to the office and the counselor would not let her stay in the office. the people that work there are absolutely ridiculous. they know nothing about helping people with their mental health problems and care for themself. councilor ms rosenthall FORCES students to go to class when they are having panic attacks. i was forced out of the bathroom for having a panic attack which doesn't make any sense. i was recording for my safety and was forced to delete the video. i had every right to record for my safety. terrible workers.

My son went to the school and loved it had great friendships and great teachers. My daughter on the…read moreother hand struggled. Lots of mean girl types. We ultimately ended up leaving the school shortly after she started fourth grade and moved over to YB and couldn't have been happier.

Such a nurturing caring environment to send my kids. Long term staff - same as when I attended 30…read moreyears ago! Such a wonderful gem in westlake village.

Wow! My xe/they/her son luna had an amazing and wonderful experience! She told me the…read morenon-biological-systematic-smoke-free-zone-bathrooms helped her feel safe during snack/play time I can't thank the staff enough for accepting my little Luna into the big and scary high school scene Sincerely, Michelle J

This school is FULL of drama!! And that's not even in the actual drama classes! Our student was in…read moretheir junior year when they were being sent threats by a couple of 'friend groups' which resulted in them leaving the school and doing independent study. Thankfully they were able to graduate a whole YEAR early!! But this was not with any help from the principal who did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING and did not care to verify he proof we had of this situation! He is completely inadequate in his role! Another teacher had an affair with a custodian-apparently on campus, the front of staff is Very Unfriendly, a teacher keeps hair clippings of students on the wall!! Which I'm certain is an OSHA violation and the music department, is headed by an untalented narcissist whom had an affair with a new hire and left their partner of 28yrs!! Simply....this is not a school that reinforces kindness or positive 'real world' morals of ANY type!!

With two kids who have gone to this school, we have been blessed with getting the best of the best…read moreteachers. Although bound by CVUSD 'standardized' teachers, all of the lessons go WAY beyond what is mandatory. The teachers take personal pride in what they do and because if it, they have been named a california distinguished school (http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/sd/details.asp?cds=56737596055867&Public=Y) From my experience, the two standout teachers, are Hutchison and Ajzmundt who really push 'learning and master' rather than 'what you need to pass a test' and have a keen focus on a childs emotional development as well as intellectual. Great job Banyan! Keep it up!

EARThS is like having a private school quality education…read more While I can say that most of the schools in the district are better than one could ever hope for, we love the STEM focus, the uniforms and the wonderful community feel of the school. Our kids are well cared for and absolutely love going to school every day.

As a parent of a gifted child with adhd , I'm deeply disappointed by our experience at this school…read more My son is incredibly bright--reading, writing, and doing multiplication well ahead of grade level before start kindergarten. . I volunteered twice in one week and worked full-time to support his classroom success, even ensuring he had a dedicated 1:1 aide. Despite all of this, the school repeatedly disrupted his support system, constantly changing his 1:1 aide, pushing for excessive transitions, and trying to move him to a separate special education room--which was completely unnecessary and harmful to his progress. When I advocated for him and began picking him up twice a week to protect his mental health, the school retaliated by calling CPS--accusing me of causing anxiety, when in reality, they were the source of it. was anxious, frustrated, and overstimulated by the environment, not his home. Anyone who knows him can see how advanced, thoughtful, and emotionally aware he is when treated with respect and proper support. No family should be punished for protecting their child. What happened to us is a warning: if your child is adhd but gifted, and you expect meaningful inclusion and respect, be cautious. This school failed to provide a safe, consistent, and supportive environment--and then tried to shift the blame onto me as a parent. We have since withdrawn and are now seeking a school that sees our son's potential, not just his diagnosis.