Compared to what it use to be...it has improved. Unfortunately, that is not saying much. The…read moreeducation is still lacking in quality and since it is a LAUSD school do not hold your breath for any improvement. The school appears more like a mini prison. Gated fences surrounds the school..but that doesn't stop the kids from hopping the fence to skip class.

I live across the street from this school. Let me tell you how much of a nightmare it is to live by…read morethis school. 5 days out of the week from 7:30am til around 5:30 to 6 pm (after school time), the students just scream. All they do is scream throughout the day. Sometimes the screaming is blood-curdling. I once had a visiting relative comment on this and they thought that the students were being attacked in some way. They weren't joking and were genuinely concerned to the point they thought we should contact law enforcement. I had to remind them that they do this every day, it continues after school in the after-school programs. Once, as I was going for a walk by the school, a student, possibly separated from his gym class made a very crude and offensive sexual remark at me (an adult) relating to oral. There were zero adults present and I had no idea how to report this as I was very far from the entrance of the school which is on Firestone. Not very long ago, about 2-3 months ago, a lone student behind the fence was just yelling, "n-er, n-er!!!" repeatedly for close to two minutes straight. The parents are self-entitled. They will block your driveway when it's time to pick up a child. They have been in my own experience combative and aggressive. In the mornings, the parents will play their corridos and Banda music very loud in a residential area. There is a female teacher who uses her megaphone throughout the day to talk to her students during what sounds like gym period. She is the only teacher I hear! It becomes such a nuisance as I work from home. This school makes it very difficult to complain as there are no online forms to fill out, no way to submit any sort of documentation. If I call, they tell me I could only file a complaint in person during school hours and where's the time for that? In this day and age where it's easier to access things via the internet, you still have to go in person. I have lived by this school for decades. This is far from a decent school. It needs a lot of improvement and consideration for the residents that live around it. (For some reason this review shows I am located in San Francisco. I live and currently am located in South Gate.)

I'm unhappy with their lack of support for the kids my daughter was getting bullied by kids and the…read moreteachers or staffs didn't do anything I don't recommend. They didn't even let my daughter culminate that's how unfair they are.

I'm only giving this school 1 star because it doesn't allow 0... my child recently switched to SEMS…read morefrom another school in another district and there hasn't been a single day where I don't regret the decision. Not only are the children bullies but the staff also! I've had numerous issues come up and they're adamant on addressing them as a parent yet they NEVER answer their phones and they NEVER return phone calls!!!! The one time I was able to get a hold of someone, she spoke over me and REFUSED to help with something so simple as updating my child's emergency card information so they could get a hold of me directly. She was condescending and belittling to me AS A PARENT, I could only imagine how she treats the children! If any problems arise, they tell you through email rather than calling you directly which is asinine because not everyone operates by emails! This school is piss poor at best! UPDATE 6/8/22: Called and spoke to the school last week pertaining to culmination. The *genius* that answered told us tickets were not being issued and that they recommend 3 members of the family attend but they weren't capping off anyone. I had my mother drive a long distance to see her only grandson culminate only for my son to come home with 3 tickets today!!!!!!!!!!!!! So that means not only will his grandmother have to stay home but his other siblings will have to stay home too.. No one knows what they're talking about at this school!! They constantly give misleading information, the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, it's the blind leading the blind. My brother is a dean at another school within LAUSD and even he can't believe the way this school handles itself. IF YOU HAVE THE OPTION, TAKE YOUR KID TO ANY OF THE SURROUNDING SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!!!! This one will only give you a headache and sit back while they watch your kid fail!!!

the school gave me food poisoning and i couldnt stop pooping and the spanish teacher cant even…read morespeak spanish and theres no bad baddies

ITS VERY GOOD and THIS SCHOOL HAS A GAME CLUB and CYBERPATRIOT, ANTI-smoking, YAB there very good…read moreschool AND IF your failing for school you can take jag classes and gives you extra credit

Am a student here great staff good teachers the areas are…read moremostly clean and it's just a good school

Terrible school. Rude staff that yell at children, no teaching of diverse families, and hard to…read morecommunicate with teachers if you have a busy schedule. Taking my daughter out. P.S do not go here if your child has a disability.

Both my children have attended Kipp Corazon , the school is very helpful and my kids have learned…read moreso much community by being at this school. My first child attended LAUSD and I noticed a major difference in the teaching environment and it was clear to me that I had chosen the right school , I definitely recommend and won't regret trusting my children to Kipp !

School is horrible. Always had fights and ended up on the news because of it. Upper school is…read moreterrible. Kids rude to one another and teachers do nothing but call their parents like its going to change their mind. Never bring your kids unless you want them to be a bad kid.​

Saul is a great student. He always learns at this school with great teachers and other students who…read morepush him to learn more.

My high school "alma mater!!" Hey, Class of 2003 graduate! The football team, at least at the turn…read moreof the millenium was one of the best. They have done major reconstruction on some of the buildings, as well as their staff parking lot. I always wondered as to why they didn't do these changes while I was here. I remember many of the teachers and administrators that were here while I attended. Chances are many of them no longer reside here! They have great academic programs, as well as honors programs. I was Lucky to have taken a few honors classes here. Till then....Let's Go Rams. Beat HP, Bell, Jordan, Fremont, Lynwood and Southeast High!!!

My daughter goes to this school, St, Helen's has been an enriching experience filled with academic…read moreexcellence, supportive faculty, and a vibrant community. The dedicated educators go above and beyond to ensure students receive personalized attention and guidance, fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. The diverse range of extracurricular activities and clubs provides ample opportunities for students to explore their interests and passions outside of the classroom. Overall, St. Helens fosters a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally, making it an outstanding institution for learning and growth.

We have been going to This church for a few years now, I have to say that I love it. Father angel…read moreand father peter are wonderful.

I would like to take a brief moment and thank Valiente staff for making a welcoming environment for…read moreall students. I am super happy to know that my daughter LOVES the school, first time in the few years she's been in school she actually mentions that her school is awesome that she likes going to school everyday. I recently put her in the after school program which I was a little hesitant to do so just because it's a long day in school plus and additional few more hours but once again she loves it she has not once complain about it. Thank you Ms. Iñiguez and staff !!!

This was my son's second year at Valiente. I am so appreciative of all the hard work the teachers…read moreand staff put in to make sure that the students continued to get a quality education during the pandemic.Teacher communication was great and students were being taught lessons via zoom more than once a week. I couldn't ask for a better placement for my son.

Love this school, it's a small community but I feel comfortable knowing my kids are safe. My senior…read morewas able to fit in and was well prepared for college. My freshman loves the sports and all the activities they plan for them throughout the school year. All the administrators are humble, approachable, and take care of our needs as parents. Never had a bad experiences with anyone at this school, everyone is very nice and helpful. This school has a beautiful field and also it's surrounded by a nice neighborhood.

The office ladies have an attitude major problem. They don't do anything to make your kids feel…read moresafe.

This is definitely not the middle school that I went to. Things have changed. Lots of new buildings…read more! A whole new school on this property. I don't recognize any of it. I'm grateful that my best friend has kids in the theater. I love that I get invited to come see these shows. What a production ! I don't even remember them having theater before. Now they have plays all year long. It's amazing. I love watching it thinking one day when they're famous they're gonna remember these days. It all started here Downey ! This rendition of Greece was amazing! I had so much fun. I can't wait to go to the next one.

Oh my god i was a student here and never seen so many fights, vapes, bullying, bad kids, and even…read moreso staff that are rude first a girl blew a firework in the girls locker room and hurt 2 girls also if student try to sell snacks they get them taken away another thing I saw a lot of were fights lots and brutal. Also some staff are rude and disrespectful towards students and not dropping names but they know who they are and staff don't pay attention to anything and are kinda understaffed to how big the campus is it's kinda embarrassing not going to lie. Also many kids vape in the bathrooms and a girl sold vapes in the restroom as well. another thing is people are super nasty and make out all over the place or grab each other inappropriately and staff don't even say or do anything which is unprofessional. The school also ignores bullying and it's so so sad to see also people record or take pictures of other people and post them online. one last thing is the defo program and its fun but some teachers like MS. HAILEY NEED TO GET FIRED because they are rude to some people and it's just awful and hopefully gets fired so just some defo staff are rude not all of them (mine was so kind and funny)