Being a student at this school for almost four years, I can tell you that since Mr. Goar has…read moretransitioned to this school, the student safety has declined, bullying has risen, and overall the atmosphere of the school has become much more negative. Mr. Goar shows favoritism towards certain students and neglects other students. He tries to focus on those that are troubled and give them special privileges rather than punishments. Mr. Goar is overall an unlikeable person and his connection to the students is very weak. Each time that there is an issue between two students, rather than hearing out both sides and figuring out the truth, he jumps straight to punishment, even for an innocent student. His logic is flawed, and I hate to have him as a vice principal at Northridge.

I'm currently a student here and don't recommend,all the bs that happened here will make you want…read moreto drop out like for real.Theres actually some decent people but there's some people that I wish I never met and situations that I wish would have gone better.Like today for example (Friday June 06,2025) there was a field trip and I turned my form into the front office and was given the okay to leave, day of field trip the woman that is charge of the trip tells me that I didn't turn in my slip (hadn't even told her my name yet) she then begins messy flipping through her stack of papers acting like she's looking through them to look for my name.In the end she leaves me and another student at the school to figure out how to get home ourselves.I do have more stories but this was more motivation to leave this school.

Rating is still a 2 or less for Holmes…read more I just wanted to update that my child graduated from SFIAM (a public middle school in San Fernando) with all Bs and loving school. She loved the teachers she said because they listen and connect with students, unlike Holmes. She also was puzzled why Holmes teachers didn't want to help her understand things, just wanted her to fail. My kid hated school and life while at Holmes. She blossomed at another school that fed her soul and mind. I'm a happy mama.

Believe the low reviews. If you value your child's education, and safety, do not send them to the…read moreschool. They do not care, (but they pretend to) All they care about is covering their own butts and pretending to follow policy. Bullying is inevitable and nothing will be done about it. Explains why teachers quit and they are so understaffed. They have zero control over the kids and will not work with parents when addressing serious, concerning issues. It's probably not 100% the school's fault, it's LAUSD for not giving them the staff and resources they need. Which in return is very dangerous for our children. Honestly, the only person that cares about the students genuinely.... the security at the front door. The most genuinely kind, and caring person to students, and their families. But if you don't want your child to be bullied and teachers to be disrespected on a daily basis in front of your child and nothing be done about it, keep looking because this is not it.

The food didn't arrive in time…read more.. All staff are very supportive of students being creative and learning. The school is very artistic, really influences students to develop their artistic interests meanwhile getting the required education they need to graduate high school. All accommodation that students may need are met and supported. The school is very helpful and supporting.

We're glad that our daughter transferred to VIPHS. In her words, "The teachers here actually talk…read moreand teach. Many teachers at my old school just let us watch videos." That made me realize how much teacher-led, paper-and-pen instruction helps students focus and learn. As a transfer student, my daughter was warmly supported by teachers, her advisor, and the staff. The community is small, caring, and dedicated. I also joined a Board of Directors meeting before enrolling and was impressed by the school's organization and forward-thinking leadership. VIPHS reports an 81% college-acceptance rate, compared with under 60% at many nearby public high schools. The average class size is about 20 with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, versus 30-35 students and ratios in the high 20s elsewhere. VIPHS is a close-knit, welcoming community that genuinely cares for students and prioritizes personal attention and academic excellence. Plus, drop-off and pick-up are so easy, a small but real bonus for families!

The antidote to hustle culture--for kids AND parents…read more Highland Hall has been transformative for our family. In a world of stress, hurry, and noise, this school pushes back hard. My ECC student is thriving in their play-based program, and I'm equally impressed by what I see in the grades. What stands out: Teachers are genuinely cared for (you can feel it in how they show up) Outdoor learning is central, not an afterthought Learning is experienced through hands, heart, and mind (and truly offline and not through a screen) Warm, open community that walks the talk Upper school students are bright, engaged, and have real relationships with each other Academic excellence through curiosity, not pressure The slower pace in early years is intentional--less rote memorization, more wonder and deep learning. It teaches families that thriving happens through joy and community, not grinding. Don't let tuition stop you from exploring. The financial assistance program is robust and real. Schedule a tour and see if Highland Hall is right for your family. For us, it's been worth every penny.

This school is an absolute dream! The campus is stunning and a completely unexpected find in Los…read moreAngeles. There are acres of woods, gardens, chickens, and beautiful play areas. The preschoolers help make organic homemade snacks, paint, play, and sing. The teachers genuinely care about the children and are invested in their growth and joy. Highland Hall has beautiful traditions (lantern walk, winter faire) with many opportunities for parents to get involved. We became parents during the pandemic and it has been life changing to feel a sense of community.

It is an awesome school filled with enthusiasm and great education. My daughter received straight…read moreA's through the years with her magnificent teachers. I recommend this school to all graduated fifth graders.

7-21-23 @ 09:00 The receptionist of the attendance office answered the phone as "Yessss" ???? I was…read morelost at this moment. Why is she not professionally answering the phone as Nobel Attendance office, xyz speaking how can I help you? I had confirm I was calling the attendance office. She replied by sarcastically saying "yesssss". I called to get information on out of state enrollment into the school. Tone was short, sarcastic, and overall very un-warm. I was taken entirely back by this lady (which, I promise as I am writing this I wish I would have got her name - but she did say she was the one who was in charge of calling folks back who were lottery into the school. First impressions are everything and I promise, this lady through me off completely. I came back and told my 7 th grader, and she was like "Yesssss! I've heard the attendance office people are really rude". Again, taken back.

The school is a wonderful learning environment. The teachers truly care about their students…read more Small class sizes, engaged administration, and a thoughtful IB curriculum make this school an excellent choice.

Great teachers, they care about their kids and genuinely want them to learn. Very nice campus.read more

I attended my niece and nephews Winter Percussion Family & Friends show…read more The band directors and all assistant directors are dedicated to all the student musicians and color guard. I truly enjoyed the performance and school spirit. The students were amazing. This yelp elite is GHHS Class of '87

I went to high school here for all four years. very humbling roots. glad that I done with my time…read morehere, but I learned to appreciate the journey. offers quality resources and programs that other high schools in the valley, county, state, and nation do not offer

Sad to say I graduated from this middle school in 2020 I am now 19 years old and from my experience…read moreit is not a good place to send any teenager with a bright future I had to go through teachers straight up telling me that I didn't have a chance graduating even though I did and the environment overall was really shady I think that bullying here was not cared much about by the staff. The teachers I had felt like people with very degenerate lives like ms barajas,ms hernandez and in my opinion any kid at 12 to 15 doesn't want to experience what I did in this middle school.6 years forward I can still see that this school is still worse or the same and with the same type of violent environment it had when I was there myself.Sometimes I wish this school can be demolished to the ground because the cycle of its bullshjt has obviously not changed at all !!!

Do NOT send ur kid at this school. i repeat do NOTT. send your kids to this school. from these…read moreother reviews the rumors are true kids are giving blowjobs in the bathroom i remember i my younger sister who just graduated nms said that she be hearing people moaning from pleasure and it is super unhygienic and can prob easily cause STDs because of how dirty and messy the bathrooms are ive seen it. not to mention this is a magnet school. the teachers can teach kids properly because the tend to rush things or not try hard enough to teach students and sometimes its just young adults that seem like they dont wanna teach or do anything with their students and just assign work without going it through with them. and also it is not considered having these "younder pouches" to the school because the school has a horrible environment there were 3 or 4 lock downs in the school because of active shooters near the school and mind you they cant contact their parents if the shooter was actually in the school campus. And also this whole school honestly needs metals detectors because my sister told like literally everyone had vapes or carts and everyone and they mamas would hotbox the bathrooms and get high. and just in general this school is so ass they are honestly not doing anything about it i hope the damn priceable or some teacher reads this and actually think about it and make a difference because holy shit this school is so bad

core program is horrible. dont send your child unless you want them to have 4 shitty years in a…read moreshitty program. teachers have no sympathy for children and would rather see them have mental break downs every night than have a night off

We visited Cleveland H.S. last fall to attend a J.V. football game that our grandson played in for…read morean opposing team. It was not very convenient to navigate the campus, specifically to get to the stadium. Unless we missed it, there is no parking lot close to the stadium itself. From the main parking lot I could see the light stanchions WAY off in the distance. At the time I was dealing with a foot injury, so not keen on walking too far to get to the entrance. I suggested to Dear Hubby that we drive the adjacent street to get as close to the game venue as possible. We were able to snag a spot on the side street. Much more convenient. Navigating around weeds, trash, and assorted other debris on the sidewalk, we made it to the entrance gate. My overall impression was that this school doesn't have a lot of spare funds for maintaining clean grounds / landscaping. I felt sad that the students are stuck with such a drab environment in which to spend much of their lives for four years. I can't speak to the actual quality of instruction and other services, but judging from the physical surroundings of the athletic stadium, it was not impressive. At other schools we visited during the season, they provided an announcer to highlight players' achievements during the course of the game. That didn't happen at Cleveland. They also didn't have a home cheer-leading squad for the junior varsity team. The Cleveland J.V. team on the field was very talented. As I recall, they wiped out our visiting team, handily. I also found it sad that they didn't get the support of the school from the spirit perspective, when the boys worked hard to do their part.

As a parent, I've had three children attend VAAS. Two have already graduated and one is currently a…read moresenior. Each of their experiences has been different, but one thing has stayed consistent: their confidence has grown and they've learned how to advocate for themselves. I remember when my oldest started as a freshman. He was nervous and trying to figure out where he fit in. He's part of the LGBTQ community, and as a mom you hope your child will be accepted for who they are. At VAAS, he was. The diversity here is real, and you can feel it every day. He joined the dance team, got involved in theater, and eventually became president of several clubs. Watching him grow into a confident leader showed me how much this school was helping him develop as a person, not just as a student. My other two children were excited to attend after seeing his experience, and I've watched the same kind of growth happen with them. They all have different personalities and interests, but they've each learned to speak up for themselves and take ownership of their future. As a parent, that means everything. What makes VAAS special is the smaller environment and the relationships with teachers and staff. Students are known by name, and the teachers genuinely care. I've had teachers reach out not just about concerns, but to share progress and ideas for growth. It shows they're truly invested. Both of my children who graduated from VAAS have now graduated from college, one from UC Irvine and the other from the University of Hawaii, and my youngest has already been accepted into college. That tells me VAAS really prepared them for what came next. One of my favorite experiences as a parent has been Digital Portfolio Night, where students present their own work and reflect on their growth. Seeing that confidence firsthand is something special. VAAS is more than just a school. It's a supportive community that prepares students for life after high school, and I would absolutely recommend it to other families.

I don't recommend this school based on my personal experience. They forced me not to attend my…read moredaughter graduation for wearing heels, not high heels but it was heels. While just right in front of me a parent with real high heels, they just yelled making scenes and they let them go in. They do discrimination . If you are bully you can survive, but if you're a quiet person and cannot yell ; they'll walk over you. I'll never forget and forgive them. I'll never recommend this school. My daughter Graduated in 2022. It's 2026 now and I still remember.