Went for the July 4th fireworks show! I used to go to the…read morehigh school but i think this is that show moved to the middle school since West Covina stop there annual fireworks show..... Came pretty last minute and was surprised that parking wasn't that hard to find. We found a spot a few blocks down and although we didn't sit in the school itself since it was already crowded and i believed they were charging to get it........ but don't cry for us kids cuz my boyfriend and found a sweet spot right across the street over by the gas station on the grassy knoll! Just about ready for the show when the water sprinklers came on and there was a mad dash of everyone running! Lol luckily we didn't get wet and after everyone had a good laugh we all enjoyed the rest of the show which was spectacular! Great fireworks and the police had everything under control, as far as i know there went any problems! I think imma be coming back next year!

My experience at this school has been honestly frustrating and disappointing. The environment feels…read moremore stressful than supportive, and it often seems like students are expected to just deal with problems instead of actually getting help. One of the biggest issues is how disorganized everything is. Important information is either given last minute or not clearly explained at all, which makes it harder to stay on top of assignments and expectations. It feels like students are blamed for things that aren't fully communicated in the first place. The teaching quality is also really inconsistent. Some teachers care and try, but others seem uninterested or don't explain things well, leaving students confused and stuck teaching themselves. When you ask for help, it can feel like you're just brushed off instead of actually supported. The rules can also feel unfair or overly strict, especially when they're enforced differently depending on the student. It creates a sense that things aren't equal, which makes it harder to feel respected or motivated. Overall, this school doesn't feel like a place that prioritizes student success or well-being. Instead of helping students grow, it often just adds stress and frustration to an already difficult experience.

Yup I am in agreeing with the two 1 star reviews on here. Our kiddo just started school here &…read morealready experiencing being bullied several times & school just started. Its a shame because this school was once a really good school since our older children attended here. Our kiddo has been in WCUSD as well like the other parents mentioned on here but it's unfortunate that we will possibly need to look for another school or even considering sending our kiddo to a private school.

I don't know why some people said it's bad school it's actually really good school the councelor…read morehelped my problem and the teachers are really nice they give you a second chance on homework and they also have fun after school programs and clubs and alot of stuff in their school. This school knows how to teach academics good and they even have special classes for autism which is really interesting too. I recommend this school but sometimes there's a lot of drama but they do good on Discipline.

High school... My granddaughter moved from Arizona and enrolled in this amazing high school. She is…read morea 10th grader and started out with choir then got involved with colorguard... Her self-esteem has blossomed. She has friends and looks forward to next year season... This year they marched in the Disneyland parade and to see my granddaughter front and center Marching down Main Street just warmed my heart... I can never say enough about this high school Yvette Mack.

I don't recommend this school. horrible communication they don't know how to handle situations. 5…read morestar review are mostly from staff.

This was a really good private school growing up. I attended…read morefrom Kindergarten to 6th grade had switched schools after only because a little bullying situation by this kid named Robert Meza in 6th grade but what I got out of the 7 years of attending this school made a great lasting impact on my childhood. Would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get a good education as well good morality education

My son goes to this school and it has been amazing so far! Teachers and staff are on it and have…read morecreated such a wonderful learning environment. We have come from 2 other schools and this one by far has been the best one.

First time enrolling both of my kids for summer school. This week is their third week. Everything…read moredone through google form. I attempted to contact them multiple times through phone calls/ emails, with no answers/ replied. If I showed up in person, sometimes someone buzzed me in to the office, sometimes no one in the office and I had to try another time. Good thing my kids already older and they can communicate things with me. But I will not consider this school for regular attendance based on gap of communication among staff, educators and parents. It feels that parents concerns are not appreciated. The issue that I had was class changes, updating pick up person form. Had to do it multiple times and still not updated. So if you enroll your kids in summer school, pick your classes wisely. My daughter accidentally picked 3 science classes back to back and the school did not make any attempt to help us to change it until the next two days. One of this science class, my daughter was the only student there. For third week of summer school, my daughter chose spanish class as her last class of the day, and she was enrolled to something else. ---update 7/22/26 in response to South Hills Business Manager--- Thank you for your response. I appreciate your feedback. However, I would like to understand how South Hills Academy ensures that parents are able to effectively communicate their concerns with the Summer School division when emails go unanswered, phone calls are not returned, and, upon visiting the front office in person, I was instructed to "just email the director." I followed the process your staff directed me to follow by emailing the director, yet I did not receive any response or acknowledgment from South Hills Academy. As a parent, this leaves me without a clear avenue to address legitimate concerns. I would appreciate your clarification on how parents are expected to communicate when the established channels are unresponsive. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

This review is for the Pre-K program, and I would strongly warn any parent considering this school…read moreto look elsewhere. My son started in July 2025, and at first, everything seemed fine. The previous Pre-K principal, Mrs. Ana, along with Mrs. Lisa and Ms. Brittany, were supportive and caring. Once Mrs. Macias took over in September, the entire environment changed--and not for the better. From that point on, parent concerns were dismissed, minimized, or completely ignored. It became very clear that administration would back staff no matter what, instead of addressing legitimate issues being raised. My son was in the Rainbow Room (2-3-year-olds), where a teacher, Karina Vasquez, was brought in. Almost immediately, I saw a negative shift in my son's behavior. He would come home saying, "She yells at me." No parent should ever hear that about someone entrusted with their toddler. In my experience, there was a serious lack of patience and an inability to appropriately handle very young children. What is even more alarming is that after my son left SHA and began attending Walnut Montessori, there was communication about him between Karina Vasquez. She used to work at Walnut and was talking to staff at Walnut about my son and saying very negative things. That is deeply concerning and raises major questions about professionalism and confidentiality. When this was brought up, the responses from administration were inconsistent and dismissive. Instead of accountability, there were excuses. The way discipline was handled was completely unacceptable. There was an attempt to suspend my 3-year-old child for over a week. A preschooler. Rather than working toward solutions or support, it felt like certain staff members were pushing to remove him altogether. There are also serious concerns about transparency. I was informed that classroom cameras either do not work or are not being used. For a school responsible for very young children, that is unacceptable. The overall culture felt toxic--favoritism, gossip, and protecting staff seemed to take priority over the well-being of the children. As a parent, I felt unheard, unsupported, and ultimately forced to remove my child for his own well-being. Do not be misled by appearances. Based on my experience, this is not a safe, supportive, or trustworthy environment for young children. Mrs. Macias is a horrible principal and Karina Vasquez yells at the kids and hates children. Parents if you feel this way as well and have children attending the pre-k side, report everything to the state licensing department.

The school has a great music program. I came for Grandparents day. The school does a great job in…read moreplanning for this. Grandparents and child interact with activities in each classroom and the children just love showing what they have prepared for the day. Great breakfast and lunch provided

I truly love this Christian league, everyone is so respectful, so supportive, a very different…read moreatmosphere comparing it to park leagues or city leagues ... my co listen have been playing with them since 2012 and I've tried other organizations, but as a mother who is raising respectful, humble children this is the must place .

This review is strictly for the gym. It was nice and clean but most importantly COLD on such a hot…read moresummer day . And your football players / pep rally were a blast during the volleyball game. But GO COVINA .

It is a great high school as many of The teachers were nice! This is highly recommended!read more

Quality! Mrs. Beverly, Mrs. Wilds the principal, Lena, all teachers and staff are amazing. Always…read moretake the time to listen when you have a concern. They take care of our kids as if they were their own. Most importantly whenever I've had concerns about possible bullying they have always addressed it immediately, professionally and in a timely manner. This is what I love the most about this school highly recommend, teachers are so easy to get a hold of even after school hours! Thank you California Elem School!!

The fact that these parents don't seem to care where they park, regardless of whether there is an…read moreemergency or not, is really concerning. There is also a clear lack of communication and support, which makes the situation even more frustrating.