I attended Pomona Catholic from 1976-1980. Jimmy Carter was president during my entire high school…read moreyears. Attending a Catholic school in the 1970's was far different from today and I wish students today could experience the more creative, humanistic approach that was at PC in those days. Of course they were strict about certain things like the length of your skirt, but in the 1970's it was common to have class discussions about controversial topics. My Modern World Religions teacher was Ms. Bolle and she brought in a Christian pastor and someone from the Hare Khrishna sect and they debated and it was very eye-opening. My Freshman reading teacher was Ms. Angel Curtiss who was on loan to us from the public schools (I guess you could do that in those days) In one semester I read two Studs Terkel books (Working and Division Street America), Johnny Got His Gun and the Autobiography of Malcolm X. That class had the most impact on my life. Unfortunately, a few years back I tried to contact Ms. Curtiss to let her know the impact she had on my life but she had been killed in a car accident somewhere in the southern US along with her daughter a few years prior. Students, don't wait too long to let your teachers know how much you appreciate them. In my regular English classes we read many classics. I had Mrs. Morrison for many of my English courses. Ms. Stith was my freshman English teacher and we learned how to write a research paper which at the time was very difficult for me. I didn't do well in her class, however I would like her to know that what I learned about research in her class helped me in college later on. I had a great government teacher, Mrs. Kennedy. My freshman Social and Moral Guidance teacher, Rory Devine, later become a reporter for one of the networks in Los Angeles. Math and Science had the weakest teachers. Back in the day we only had to take pre algebra and geometry to graduate. I do think we were sort of tracked since no one ever mentioned college to me. However, I attended community college and some years later a four year college. We had Driver's Ed in the 10th grade. Mrs Phillips, one of the PE teachers taught the classroom part where we saw scary films like "Red Asphalt." That made me a safe driver. I also always remember her telling us to "leave yourself an out. Don't get blocked in on the freeway." Our behind the wheel instructor was a former marine with a buzz cut, gray suit and sunglasses who never smiled. There were two wheels in the car and he had control of one. Parallel parking was the hardest. The Tuttles were a married couple who everyone loved and I know Mr. Tuttle taught history, drama and consumer economics. I can't remember what Mrs. Tuttle taught. I remember he was trying to organize us to do a play but all of us girls were fighting so he made us sit down, gave us a talking to and had us listen to a Paul Mc Cartney and Wings song, "With a Little Luck." They later moved on to teach public school in I think Temecula. Every year we had this group come in and they set up big screens and played Styx songs. The videos were about values and doing the right thing. When we had mass at PC, they played modern type music. I appreciated that PC was a safe environment. The drug culture was in full swing so there were a lot of programs aimed at curtailing drug use due to American kids dying from tainted drugs. We also had a short program on becoming an emancipated minor. It was the 70's, what can I say. Some students also published an underground newspaper. I still have a copy somewhere. The student writers renamed the school "Prison Camp" and bitterly complained about the ugly uniforms! I wish kids today could get some of the education and experiences we got in that era. Things today are too censored and curriculum is watered down. Teachers don't have the same control of curriculum that they had in past eras. I wouldn't trade my 70's education for anything. Maybe a little project could be for today's PC kids to go back into the old yearbooks and do a compare and contrast evaluation of education.

This is such a wonderful school! The teachers are caring and the education offered is phenomenal!…read moreThe school community is like a family. The staff are more than just educators, they're mentors and role models who take the time to understand each student. Our experience has been angelic and inspiring.

At Second Saturday art walk tonight, a student band was playing in front of the main building in…read moredowntown Pomona, covering songs like Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade", and Alice In I Chains' "Rooster". My husband thought they sounded pretty good. The art showcased today was all themed regarding their school spring musical called "Once Upon A One More Time" featuring the music of Britney Spears.

A wonderful experience my granddaughter goes here and she just loves it, she's found her place.read more

unclean bathrooms, broken locks on stalls, gaps between the stalls so people can see through, dirty…read morewalls with mirrors that have been taken off, gum all over the campus, rude admin, staff and asb only announces stuff via instagram, so those with no social media find out late, changed from remind to parent connect (worse), rip off prices for senior packages, gun threats, bullying, impacted school, schedule is all over the place, traffic is a nightmare, no matter the time of day, not to mention its borderline pomona when its got "diamond" in its name. dont send your kids here looking for a safer option.

Diamond Ranch High School Has Got To Be One Of The Sleek And Unique Schools In Southern California…read moreBecause Of Its Architecture. This School Is On Top Of A Hill, Which Makes It Unique For Some Views. There Are Also Some Elevators At This School

My family's experience at IPoly has been very disappointing. The school relies heavily on group…read moreprojects, but there seems to be little accountability when students do not contribute. Even when one or two students carry the entire workload, everyone receives the same grade. This creates an unfair academic environment and punishes students who are actually trying their best. There also appears to be lack of structured teaching. Much of the learning feels self-directed without enough instructions, guidance, or support from teachers. Students who need clear explanations or traditional teaching methods can easily fall behind. Another serious concern is the classroom climate in upper-grade history classes. My child felt uncomfortable and perceived unequal treatment and insensitive remarks that made the learning environment feel unwelcoming. A particularly troubling issue involved the history teacher, Mr Jon Aguado. Students reported instances where he would physically pull on a student's hoodie to get their attention. Regardless of intent, physical contact of this nature felt inappropriate and unprofessional in a classroom setting. What was most concerning was the perception that this behavior went unaddressed, leaving students feeling uncomfortable and unheard. In addition, students shared that he frequently asked about their personal lives and private matters unrelated to coursework, making students uncomfortable. Teachers should maintain clear professional boundaries so students feel safe and respected. In addition, the 11th grade history classroom environment sometimes included strong political opinions expressed by the teacher, Mr Navaroli. Students felt that openly expressed pro-Trump viewpoints created discomfort and made some students hesitant to participate in discussions. Classrooms should encourage balanced dialogue where students feel safe sharing ideas without feeling pressured or uneasy due to a teacher's personal political stance. Although students have complained about these two history teachers, the counselors and principal did not care. One incident that stood out involved students arriving early to class but still being marked tardy. Despite being physically present before instruction began, attendance was recorded in a way that did not reflect the reality, and concerns raised about the situation were not handled fairly. Situations like this make students feel unheard and discouraged.

Don't send your kids there. Poor leadership and management. Inadequate learning facilities and non…read morecompassionate staff members. Your kids won't receive any help needed. Crazy junior year team project ( not all team members work but teachers don't care. One English teacher told my kid's team when they asked for guidance - Are you trying to ask me to pre-grade you ? ) and in addition tons of homework and tests with no guidance. Kids just working long hours into the wee hours in the am; always lack of sleep; another crazy senior individual project plus tons of work with no proper guidance. No AP. Poor college classes to choose from. In a nutshell, do not send your kids there. Your kid(s) is/ are expected to work on his/her own , as if he/ she is own teacher. Then what's the point of sending your kids to school?

Great school, great teachers, . The tuition is affordable and you can apply for tuition assistance .read more

Very disappointing after enrolling my son am very sad.. I came in under the impression the…read moreprincipal was a reliable and truthful Unfortunately after my first year in this school I realized I would not be coming back to this school. Sad since there is a potential and with the right leadership and right teachers. The school will be at a higher education standard.

This is a great high school. The independent study program is amazing. The principal and staff are…read morecaring and listen to your concerns. Ganesha is doing a great job!

I think they're rude especially some teachers for example, Mrs. Collins. I overheard a student…read moretalking about a personal health issue she had and then later heard Mrs. Collins mocking her, comparing a health related issue with "girls don't want to run because their hair have split ends". Completely two different issues. I am a student and even I know this is childish and not acceptable behavior coming from a teacher.

Just adding to my review. IPoly offers sports through Southlands Christian School (kids are…read moretransported there for practices after school by bus). College classes are offered free of charge through Mt.Sac on the campus of iPoly, after regular school hours. Kids can also take courses through Cal Poly for a very low cost ($10 or so). They learn so much through group projects & problem-based learning but also through individual assignments & projects. For junior & senior year the kids are offered SAT, ACT prep workshops free of charge. All in all it was a great well rounded education, my son is in college now & says this school prepared him very well.

Great teachers, good people that fill the school, quiet atmosphere. No sports but you learn to live…read morewith it. It's located on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona and select juniors and seniors are eligible to take college courses at Cal Poly. The school is now home to a new facility which is quite nice, even though the old portables were better in my opinion (proud alumni lol). Only drawback for me was the way the math department was run (when I attended). I felt like I wasn't challenged taking algebra 2 and "algebra review" as a junior and senior respectively; especially since I was a transfer student who previously took algebra 2 at my previous school. The curriculum is designed to keep students somewhat even by having everyone follow the same coursework... which is cool and all, but I just wanted more of a challenge and felt like I shouldn't have to spend extra time out of my day attending the courses I wanted at local JC's or through Cal Poly. It was just odd coming from more of a traditional high school to a project based one where everyone stayed on the same course. The projects that were assigned every year (for me only junior and senior) were built to challenge students on more real life situations. One thing that I really benefited from this school was my development of public speaking and realizing how important teamwork is due to the amount of speeches as well as the semester long group projects assigned. All in all good school... just don't give into procrastination here as it tends to grow on some students.

Peak school. Mr. Hemsley such a good teacher. Mrs. Petrocelly was such a good teacher as well,…read moregive her raise plssss

Pretty good school, chill teachers, a few strict ones. Only one I can complain about. W principals…read morethough. This school's better than Townsend.

The Pomona Unified School District Is One Of The Biggest And Most Outstanding School Districts In…read moreSouthern California Because It Has A Large Population Of Students And A Bunch Of Schools. This School District Serves The Pomona Mainland, The Phillips Ranch Community Of Pomona, And North Diamond Bar. This School District Is So Diverse That It Serves Children And Families Of Various Cultures And Has Programs Provided To Them. In Other Words, This School District Has School Receive Some Awards. Overall, This Is A Great School District To Attend

Pomona High school is probably the worst school I have ever been to , probably at a tie with The…read moreSchool of Arts and Enterprise . The principal Mr. Fasting and the dean of students , Ms. Solorazano or however her name is spelt , are disrespectful and they pick favorites and are also racist . Multiple times I was suspended for things , such as a verbal altercation and talking in the hallway . I wouldn't recommend enrolling your child in this school , and also the school is simply too big for them to pay attention to all of the kids and when they do pay attention to the kids , they tear them down , they talk to them in a way , they talk down to them and it's not a good feeling and in my opinion you should have never got a job working with students if you're just going to suspend them for the little things . And make them feel worse than they probably already so . I don't think keeping someone home will make a person learn to go to class , and as a student at Pomona High that has went through all of this , it doesn't feel nice and nobody should ever go through it . And I'm not gonna rate this school because they don't have a 0 star , just kidding . It won't let me submit this until I rate it so you get one star . And this campus is super dirty and has rodents .