I went here around 2011-2014 and I kinda miss it. I made some good memories. Loved Hancock geometry…read more(despite it being my most difficult class and not an A grade, it was fun), Osborn core, and band with Hoover! Last I checked, Ms Hancock teaches at DVHS, Mr Osborn became an administrator (principal or vice maybe), and Ms Hoover became an admin at DVHS so I guess my experience with them is no longer attainable. Great America and Disneyland with band, and Six Flags for graduation, was great!

I love Windemere Ranch Middle School. I am currently a student at WRMS!! I would say there are…read moreamazing teachers staff and great education. Though we are one of the top schools in California the lunches are a bit disappointing. Considering we are one of the top schools in California I expected the lunches to be better!

I attended this school around the 2006-2010 time frame (I was born in 2000) for Kindergarten until…read more5th grade (then to Windemere Ranch Middle School and Dougherty Valley High School) as it was my residential public school. It could be worse. I knew some good teachers who cared, and some maybe less so. But it is (or was, at least) better than other elementary schools, honestly. I wonder if any of these teachers are still there. I had Mrs Coquia for Kindergarten, Mrs Petraglia for 1st, Mr Maloney for 2nd, Mrs Valdez for 3rd, Mrs Van Aken for 4th, and Mrs Vela for 5th. I did make some lasting friendships that still exist to this day, and I don't have any terribly bad memories about the school. Field trips were pretty often and very interesting and a lot of fun. I don't know if they still do this but I have memories that will last a lifetime from Camp Arroyo and Camp Walker Creek (I think that was the name?) which were a few nights for 4th and 5th graders, in cabins accompanied with chaperones. Truly a blast! Also they did sometimes have pretty good food, at least to a kid. I remember I loved nachos and tater tots as a kid!

11 years later and the school has deteriorated. the school leadership is not as strong as it used…read moreto be, and the culture of the school is not respectful. no respect for personal boundaries. one of the newly hired teachers is awful - gave my child anxiety. we ended up leaving and transferred our kids to coyote creek, which was so much better for us. it so sad because our oldest flourished here and it was so nice at that tjme. unfortunately the new administration is not as welcoming and didn't do enough to keep the quality of education up, or improve the school culture to make it more inclusive.

This place lowkey saved my life. I hated DVHS and transferred here, where I concurrently enrolled…read morein 2 classes at DVHS. It is free, public, and part of SRVUSD. It requires an approval which was pretty easy to get. You can go at your own pace so it's good for students who are either slower or faster than average. My diploma is from here technically. I think they have 6th grade to 12th grade, not sure about elementary. The staff is good - I liked the receptionists, counselor (Alissa Kruse), and teachers (I had Maureen Allison, most of them were really nice too). The independent study aspect of it meant that I really only had 10 hours or less of school a week, and the rest was just homework which I found pretty simple and straightforward. I attended here 2016-2018. They offer help for college applications if you need it, and since they have only like 200-300 students there is always time for students!

Basketball game time!…read more this campus is awesome! great gym, very clean and well kept adult basketball league plays here during the weekdays.

Terrible service here! The food tastes like plastic and…read more may as well be play dough. The teachers provide no help towards the service, yelling at everybody that walks in their way. For this reason it deserves a 1 star rating.

After years at The Athenian School, the pattern is hard to miss and it's not a positive one…read more Academically, there are visible coverage gaps. Teachers are reassigned across subjects in ways that feel reactive, not intentional, and it shows in uneven rigor and depth. Oversight appears inconsistent, with little indication of sustained evaluation or development to ensure instructional quality. Staffing stability is also a concern, midstream departures and changes have impacted continuity in the classroom or elective, which matters from a student and parent perspective. The rubric/grading shift, framed as "equity," ends up compressing outcomes. In practice, it reduces differentiation between students and lowers the ceiling rather than raising the floor. Strong students aren't pushed; weaker outcomes are normalized. It can also reward students who closely match what a given teacher is looking for, rather than those demonstrating deeper or more independent mastery, narrowing, rather than expanding, meaningful academic rigor. Communication is another friction point. Parents receive a high volume of emails from multiple sources, with information spread across messages and platforms. Important details can be difficult to track, especially for those already managing full schedules and inboxes. School climate is also worth examining. In our experience, our teen encountered peer interactions that raised concerns around inclusivity and respect for differences. We did not see clear communication or follow-through addressing those situations or, at best, limited transparency or parent dialogue when problems arise. More broadly, the student body and staff do not reflect a high level of diversity, which may matter to families. Programs like AWE are positioned as unique and distinguishing. There are committed people involved, but the program carries additional cost and execution issues (recurring when talking with previous parents). At the institutional level, the school feels adrift. We've learned of the loss of the boarding program this year, ongoing turnover, and shifting priorities all which suggest a lack of clear direction and raise a straightforward question: what, exactly, are you paying for? College counseling reinforced that concern. Guidance leaned heavily toward "safe" schools, with little appetite for thoughtful risk. We chose to override it and our teen was admitted to a school labeled "unlikely." Bottom line: our teen succeeded, but not because of the school's systems. It was largely in spite of, with limited added value from the institution. For families considering this school, go in with eyes open. Ask direct questions about staffing stability, grading philosophy, program execution, and how information is communicated to families. The answers matter, look for clear, concrete answers, not just polished or well-rehearsed responses.

The Athenian school is a special place. My son plays sports and I have travelled to many Bay Area…read moreprivate schools for matches. No schools have campuses as beautiful as Athenian, not College Prep, Bentley, or even Nueva. Athenian's 75-acre campus is at the foothill of Mt. Diablo, it is a bit remote but the beautiful campus rivals some small colleges. Campus aside, I feel the teachers really try to make learning fun, and the kids are all happy going to school there. The academics are pretty rigorous, but the kids don't feel stress out. In a small class of 12-15 students, my son can't hide or cruise. I see improvement in his communication skill and work ethnics in just a few months. Sports are a big deal in Athenian and get a lot of supports from parents. My son made a lot of friends from joining different teams. I have run into many talented Athenian kids in arts, musics and sports. Some get recruited into top universities in their junior years. The school puts out a lot of events for parents to participate, mingle with the kids, and get to know each other. There are parents bookclub, coffee / hikes, Student plays, Jazz night, culture nights, and homecoming night. Some of the performances are opened to the public, I encourage you to come and see for yourself. One review talked about director of admission. Chris has left Athenian a couple years ago. All the staffs I interacted with are nice and receptive to new ideas. Another reviewer highlighted guest speakers and domestic/international trips. I couldn't agree more. There are so many learning opportunities that made me jealous (I went to UC). Every semester, alumni would come back to share their college experience. One common theme is how well Athenian has prepared them and they are thriving in top 20 universities. If Athenian kids can survive 3 weeks camping in the Death Valley and the Sierra, other adversities will seem easy to them. If you want your kid to be well-rounded, resilient and have a diverse group of lifelong friends, Athenian is the perfect school. https://www.athenian.org/athenian-blog-and-news

If you, like our family, are looking for an alternative to traditional schools around East Bay,…read moremake sure you put Acton Academy on your list. We are experiencing an education environment we have been hoping to provide to our kid with an asynchronous learning style. At Acton, students learn at their own individual paces, together. Learning at their own paces, most of the time, but not always means accelerated. Sometimes, it takes a squat to leap higher. There are no teachers to lecture students on the same materials at the same time but guides to provide a guardrail to ensure students focusing on their goals each school year and milestones each session. We think Acton as a project-based progressive school. For example, in one session the elementary studio is learning oceanology. Students studied anatomy of gut and cleaned sardine, blew a tank of blue water to observe waves, created dioramas of coral reefs, and made dumbo octopuses by shredded papers. All of these are backed by students' own researches which were presented to their parents at the exhibition by end of the session. This review feels like overdue. We are very grateful to have an opportunity to learn and engage with Acton Academy. Kids need to feel safe, not judged, when they need more time to master a topic or make mistakes. They hold each other accountable to be kind, supportive, and inspiring. They bound with each other through music (taught by a musician), PE, and filed trips in addition to the science and art projects. Teamwork comes naturally because the students host seven exhibitions a year. In such a small community with ages from K to Middle School, everyone has something to contribute. I have to say the transition from a traditional school to Acton's learner-driven education model took our family sometime to embrace the differences. Now looking back, it was totally worth it. Part of me want to keep this micro-school a secret but I think it would be selfish if I do not share knowing other families may benefit from our experience.

Acton Academy is an amazing school. The teachers are passionate about fostering curiosity and a…read moregrowth-mindset in all the students. They want you to do your best and, they are there for you whenever you need help. The school provides a safe, supportive environment that challenges students to reach their full potential.

Expensive? You betcha. What price do you put on an education…read morefor your most precious asset? I have a daughter that was literally drowning in public school, I personally would pay twice the asking tuition based on her dramatic turnaround. By the way, this is day three. The acceptance process is arduous, and there are no underachievers accepted. Finally, a true college prep in the East Bay.

This school should be investigated for water damage and mold exposure, it is making students sick…read more When I reported this to the school they rewarded me by terminating my child's enrollment and didn't refund my money back. Parents and teachers- if you (your child) are sick , it could be the school responsible for it- please investigate and report. This is not ok and they cannot get away like this. Parents- you are not paying this much money for the school to make your child sick. Please do your own research. Management is a joke and need lessons in management. They failed to provide a safe healthy environment for my child to learn and grow. They mocked my doctor and my family and we had to go through unnecessary trauma. New families pay attention and avoid unnecessary trauma that we went through unfortunately. Keep your families safe!

I wanted to share my perspective on Emerald High School, especially for families trying to decide…read morebetween EHS and Dublin High. While DHS is a great legacy school, Emerald High is a massive step up for the city in terms of facilities and environment. The most obvious difference is the campus itself. This is a state-of-the-art, $374M facility, and it genuinely feels like a modern college campus. The science labs, athletic areas, and collaboration spaces are top-tier. The biggest operational advantage right now is the relief from overcrowding. Dublin High has struggled with density for years, carrying nearly 3,000 students. Because Emerald has a smaller student body and a better student-to-teacher ratio, students get much more individual attention. Furthermore, because it's a new school, there is an incredible opportunity for students to step into leadership roles and start new clubs from scratch rather than fighting through hyper-competitive, deeply entrenched legacy systems at DHS. The only reason I'm rating it a 4/5 instead of a 5/5 is that it's still a brand-new school. Because it's so fresh, some of the advanced elective tracks, specialized sports programs, and campus traditions are still being ironed out or built up compared to the massive catalog offered at Dublin High. Overall, if you are in the boundary or considering a transfer, Emerald is an excellent choice. It offers an elite, focused, and modernized high school experience that will only get better as the school fully matures.

Great addition to the city of Dublin…read more Buildings look spectacularly clean. Staff was very helpful. Parking lot situation can be improved: the left lane going out would always be closed. And the traffic flow can be improved slightly. Overly a very organized, clean, well maintained new school. Staff was also very professional, educated, organized and helpful.

I didn't not attend California High School, but my Grand Son did. So it was with great pleasure…read moreand appreciation that we attended his graduation last Friday, from the grandstand and later on the field (for pictures) when the ceremony was over. My most touching recollection was watching all 800+ of them walking in at the beginning. I was also impressed that from start to finish (including speeches, passing out diplomas, Tassel movement) was a crisp hour and a half. And so the next step begins.....

this school sucks when they dont feel like helping your child they put them in special ed and have…read morethem fend for themselfs for the rest of high school.

(Date: 2023 - 2025 since this school might change)…read more As someone who came here from 6th all the way to 8th grade and just got promoted.. I can say that this is a great Middle School to take your kids in. Teachers are friendly and nice, Learning American History was fire, and lastly.. the wellness place was the perfect place to be if stuff goes kinda wrong. You'd be able to play with fidgets or draw on the whiteboard. Teachers in PT-12 carried me in 8th Grade and made good friends. Although.. - Pros: Nice Staff and INSANE Artists that draw on the whiteboard. (Most Art are from a Roblox Game called "Forsaken" and hey, it's nice.) - Cons: Students would roast the living hell out of you in the locker room, make false rumors, and gaslight. In conclusion, mind yo damn business unless if it's with your friends.

I'm not here for the school. But we have basketball open gym every Monday 7-10pm and Friday…read more9am-12am. Coming out of COVID this was a GEM of a find. It's literally 80-100 people spread out across three full courts for three hours. It's basketball heaven for almost any level of player (not for super new hoopers and probably not for former professionals). But it's a good mix of skill levels and most of the people are super cool. Made a lot of friends through open gym basketball here just over the past 8 months.