As someone somewhere sometimes and always has often said, high school and other milestone…read moreexperiences in life is what you make of it. As the mother of two sons who have successfully graduated with high honors at this school, I come away from here having generally positive thoughts and feelings about their particular high school journeys. In total, I was a Millikan parent for 6 years from 2017 thru 2023. During these years, I saw them transition to Zoom instruction during Covid, then return to in-person classes. It is a large school of about 3,000-4000 students. There are many options for A-G requirement courses (English, Math, Science etc), many AP courses available to choose from (such as Human Geography, Computer Science, French, German etc.) and various electives offered (such as Dance, Jazz, Band, Vocal, Photography, Museum studies, etc). I can speak highly of the COMPASS program in which my First-Born was a part of--allowing him to be surrounded by creative oriented peers and teachers. And I can also speak highly of the PEACE program which my Youngest was a part of allowing him to be surrounded by social justice oriented peers and teachers. Both programs allow for high achieving goals as you can choose to take as many AP courses as you want at your discretion and ability level. The cost of taking the test for the students is $5.00 (the district pays for the difference which is something over $100) and allows the student to take the commendable risk of taking the test without too much pressure cost wise--and the rewards of passing is actual college credit that not only saves time but helps stamp down costs for college. As parents, we're particularly grateful for these benefits. They have career counseling, tutoring services, and they help with college applications, filling out the FAFSA etc. I also believe they have a Food Pantry to help out students with food insecurity and other services offered...please contact the school directly to inquire about these services and take advantage of them as needed. We're not a sports family, but they also have a variety of sports--some highly recognized and many of these athletes win scholarships. Are there down sides? Yes. As with any school, I'm sure, not every class and/or teacher is talented or dedicated. For the highly motivated student, the need to effectively navigate these situations (often with palpable frustration) is necessary. Some teachers are called to be teachers, some see it as just a job and a paycheck. I wish it didn't have to be that way, but that's just the truth and a real part of the experience. I wish the Administration kept a better eye on these situations to make sure they hire the best staff for the benefit of the students--but that will be an on-going issue, at this school and anywhere else. The vaping...you definitely hear stories. And the school feels that locking bathrooms is a way to discourage this situation--except now students have the challenge to find restrooms that are open. Definitely not ideal. And I'm sure there are many other negative experiences and stories out there. The existence and absence of drama is a personal one and really just depends on the student. The school does have a uniform policy--not terribly difficult to follow and frankly, cost effective. Overall advice: research the surrounding high schools since LBUSD does have a School of Choice policy. Attend the Site Nights and feel out the fit for your student. Some feel more right than others. Millikan, at least for us, was the best fit.

Granted, my son only had his first day of school as a freshman, but he loved the school already…read more I went to orientation with him, and we both fell in love with the dedicated staff and the large and very diverse student body. The campus is old and showing its age, but just as with any school, it's the software that matters.

This is coming from a Marshall Academy alumni - Class of 2026…read more Today is June 26th, 2026--Wow, time flies, I am now a freshman at CAMS. From the bottom, Marshall Academy of the Arts has been a very cool school to be in--but it solely depends on the people you meet. Internally--I was very excited for my first day at Marshall, externally--nervous. Because as a Hudson K-8 School alumni, which is 15 minutes away, I barely know anybody, and the only 1 out of 3 person attending Marshall from Hudson, I was very nervous - because none of my friends were coming with me - most of them went to IVA, Stephens, or Hughes. However, that's where the WEB leaders stepped in--they were very friendly, guiding, and most of the 7th/8th graders are very nice. I was very lost when guiding through the campus--nearly becoming tardy to my 7th period class--however, as soon as I knew where that class was, a WEB leader still came up to me and offered me help--even though I denied his offer. In 6th grade, which is also my favorite year, they will literally make it fun. The activities are so fun and I think everybody will like it. Lunchtime was peak for me during this grade as well. They did more WEB bonding events (WEB leader event, dances, and carnivals etc.) Moving on, the staff... Most of the staff, including those that formerly work here are so cool, it merely depends on who you meet though. Some, of them I will positively mention: Mrs. Clements is literally a person that has a heart of pure gold. She is one of the nicest, and sweetest teachers you will ever have if you take orchestra. She consistently shows her beautiful smile, she is very mentoring, and she teaches everything so well. If you're really into music, I highly recommend taking orchestra. That also goes to my history teacher, who no longer works here unfortunately... Mr. Godsil. Mr Godsil is a true definition of funny. Mr Godsil will literally make your history class so fun, he consistently smiles at funny times, jokes around with us, and is overall a very cool teacher. He would occasionally give us bananas because of how awesome we are. Outside of the classroom, he is actually a very cool person to talk to, we would talk about school life, my elementary school teachers (yes, he used to work at my elementary school when it was K-8), and gaming. The rest of my teachers were very cool. Though I had great relationships with teachers, if you ever come to Marshall, I want you to be aware of some teachers in eighth grade. Mr. Cayamanda--he is actually pretty cool to talk to outside the classroom, but academic wise, that's a different story. Mr. Cayamanda will demand absolute perfection--in my experience, he yelled at me simply because I was unable to get some tasks right. He claims to push his students but it was a different story. (in my opinion) it depends on how you perform. For me, though I had an A, needed a lot of patience however he did push me to my limits. Personally, another thing I want you guys to be aware of his judgement.--When I ran my hard earned 10 laps on an assessment, he thought I marked my name twice--I didn't! I worked all my middle school career for 10 laps just for it to be mistakenly counted as 9.--Man, what kind of teaching is that? Overall I did have chill times in his class but he will yell at you for making mistakes, so be aware. If you're a guy like me, who may need patience and a more relaxed environment, you're better off with Mr. Rubin--he is a good example of those and he is chill most of the time, just don't play around in his class! Another teacher to be aware of is Mrs. Robertson. (Yes, I got student of the year from her, but still) Mrs. Robertson is chill whenever she wants to, however one thing I don't like about her is her philosophy and wording. I am a guy who needs repetition, so I can understand the concept. Mrs. Robertson will not fulfill that request, every time you ask for clarification, she will yell at you or crash out on you--while not even letting you finish your sentence. I understand she may not like repeating herself, but there is some people who may need it. One thing I want you guys to be aware of is how she words things.--From my experience, she says stuff like "you have a brain, use it" "I'm only human so you better listen up" "I guess I am speaking Spanish because y'all can't follow simply instructions" and even said this to one of my classmates: "If I could, I would whip you, but I love my job so much"--long story short, go with Ms. Kim if you're not interested in a personality like that. If you're a new 6th grader, coming from me (a former WEB leader), my best advice for you is to make great memories. Just like in this 1 minute video, you can see how much memories I've made. These great memories will linger onto for the rest of your life. My favorite year personally was 6th grade. Enjoy that grade while you can, especially 8th grade. Peace... Marshall will forever be the home to great memories.

This school is awful, the guidance counselors don't really care how you feel and are rude. Same…read morewith the principal. This school does nothing about the bullying and fights, all they do is separate the people for a short period of time. The only good teacher at this school are Mrs Weber, any of the other teachers are extremely rude and uncaring. This school does absolutely nothing when it comes to anything negative happening to you.

This is a great middle school. Teachers are the best…read more They really care about the students

This school is pretty good but the things are really hard like math 7th graders are learning 8th…read moregrade math I asked one of the teachers and there is no bulling because if you bully someone you will get you ass kicked by other people

I'm not sure why the district is taking so long to distribute information for the new school…read moreyear... It's been incredibly frustrating trying to communicate with anyone at the school as they seem to have no idea what's going on, or even how to do their jobs. Has anyone else been frustrated with the way this process has been working!

Need better announcements when it's free dress day. I feel bad for all the kids that miss out.read more

My son chose Sato as his high school 3 years ago, when it was a brand new school and I am so happy…read moreto see that his choice worked out well for his education. Since Sato is modeled after CAMS, he gets exactly the same education as CAMS (STEM-related courses) that he would not have gotten from a typical public high school. Even with a small number of students (about 120 each grade), Sato offers many PLTW (Project Lead The Way) engineering classes, which are hands-on classes he loved. They are also actively working with Cal State Univ. Long Beach (walking distance from Sato) to provide dual enrollment college courses for Sato students to take. My son reports that he hasn't seen anyone being bullied and all his peers are respectful & helpful to each other, which was a great relief as a mother with a quiet shy child. He also said that so far all his teachers past and present are competent and well-qualified teachers, which is what he likes about Sato the best. If learning from great teachers is important to you, I definitely recommend Sato. Yes, courses are rigorous (as a STEM-focused school should be) and expect lots of homework, but at the end of four years, you will be ready for top colleges! Since Sato is so new, there were limited AP choices for my son but I am sure there will be more as student body grows. Overall, I am glad that Sato is a perfect fit for my son. Knowing how hard our principal works to build this new school, I have no doubt that soon Sato will grow to be one of the top high schools in California.

This school is HORRIBLE when it comes to programs that can help with my kids future. My daughter…read morefirst applied to HOSA freshmen year. she was rejected till this year to even though she has amazing grades, attitude, and connection with her teachers and partners. This is unacceptable. The medical program is also severely underfunded. Everything about it is absolutely unprofessional.

Ms Tuliau is very professional, kind and helpful. Made me…read morefeel comfortable and at peace. Glad she's there as a caring individual!

Amazing was a great time and a pleasure to see this young man at the tables god bless Americaread more

Mrs. Domanico, hands down, the best! I wish my kids had her for every grade! Thank you!read more

My child attended this school K-2nd grade. It was from…read morestart to finish a horrible experience. We only had 1 kind and pleasant teacher during our time there. (Ms. Bell.). The principals were horrid, incompetent and liars, the counselors, everyone. Especially our 2nd grade teacher Mrs Romero ( a very nasty, bitter person who seemed to enjoy inflicting punishment and humiliation on the students) was an incredible bully to the kids and a parents. I actually had to pull my child out of her class a few weeks early at the end of the year because my child was becoming so traumatized. Do your kids and yourself a favor and avoid this nasty place.

We couldn't be happier with the wholesome education our daughter has been receiving here for the…read morepast 2 years. This school is truly a gem and we feel so blessed to have found it! Apart from the small classes (20 kids or less per classroom), they offer instrument and music classes, computer classes, art (during and after school), and cooking classes (after school). They also have tutoring and a great before and after school care, as well as summer school. Mostly, I love how they teach children about the fundamentals of the Bible. They learn to be kind, respectful, and to be amazing problem solvers and communicators. Lastly, every single adult here knows my daughter by name, and she tells me that she loves going to school, and on weekends she's always disappointed that it's not a school day! :) Thank you Los Altos Grace!

It was a great school for our family, our children started in preschool and stayed through sixth…read moregrade!

horrible test scores and my kid has learnt nothing from this school and he says he gets bullied but…read morethe teacher do nothing about, people also steal things from his locker which is unacceptable. bad school

everyboDY bullied me and called me racial slurs so I told the teachers and they sent me to the…read moreoffice and I got detention and some person at the front desk in the office held up a Middle finger at me

When I was attending that school, the experience was fantastic. Teachers and staff members were…read morekind and courteous. Especially during freshman year when you absolutely have no clue where you are going. There's someone there to guide you. I enlisted in the NAVY'S JRROTC during my 4 yrs there, and the experience was memorable. There are so many events and PT drills. It definitely taught me a few things. Time fly when you're having fun with friends and events. Many things have changed since technology evolved. I wouldn't say you would gain the same experience but more of a fast-paced movement experience. Seems like everyone is doing something solo or collaborating with another. Overall, this school is amazing. I'll definitely recommend it to friends and families. Come check it out and ask for a tour. It's worth it.

The varsity men's soccer coach has NO discipline. He came to our school and had him and his whole…read moreteam charge their phone, curse, and make a mess in our home bleachers. Mind you, they have their own visitors bleachers. The coach has no regard, lacks common sense, and feels entitled to go where he please. Absolutely unprofessional and a shame to have a coach "lead" his time in this way.