Dorothy McElhinney Middle School offers a strong educational environment overall, and our…read moreexperience has been mostly positive. The campus is clean, organized, and feels safe, and many of the teachers are truly dedicated to supporting students. My child has had some great classroom experiences and has grown academically thanks to several caring, engaged educators. However, not all interactions have been consistent. While most teachers have been wonderful, there have been a couple who were less supportive or less communicative, which created some challenges. It didn't define the entire experience, but it's worth noting since it affected our child's year at times. Communication from administration is generally clear and responsive, and the school offers a solid range of electives and extracurriculars. The culture is positive, and students seem encouraged to push themselves and get involved.

In our experience, support for Special Education students has been inadequate. The California…read moreDepartment of Education issued findings of noncompliance in December 2025. A federal complaint is currently pending as of April 2026.

Fantastic school. Holds students and faculty to high standards, encompassing strong virtues,…read moreclassical curriculum and solid extra curricular programs. The workload can be intense at times and often this is why parents complain. However, this is a Preparatory school and the higher workload should be expected. It is completely manageable with good time management and focus.

Mother of 2 boys who currently attend TPS grades 9 and 12. We love this school for a lot of…read morereasons.....1. Small classes 2. Uniforms 3. Classic/Traditional Education 4. Great sports teams where students get to play and form amazing relationships with one another. 5. Family like atmosphere. 6. They do what works. If you are lucky enough to get an open spot into this school for your children, PLEASE TAKE IT. A true gem of a school.

Well it's been 4 years and my kid graduated from here. I do recommend the school if you're into…read moresports or like a school that's very spirited. It's a very large school also. My daughter had a good experience. A lot of the schools in this area are good so either way you won't be disappointed.

Though our high school football team lost the game tonight, the experience was a positive one as a…read moreresult of all the school employees and volunteers who greeted us with open arms. The students were awesome, friendly and welcoming before, during and after the game. The stadium itself was very nice, clean and modern. The artificial turf was great, the snack bar was AWESOME!!, the restrooms were clean and the seats were comfortable with great views of the field no matter where you were seated. It would have been nice to have left with a win however, our group still had a great time.

They don't care about much aside from attendance. They tardy sweep regularly but do nothing to…read morealleviate the long lines and heavy traffic involved in school drop off. 20-30 minute wait times some days. Telling kids you're going to do an AM sweep doesn't help. The chaos of foot traffic against cars is always an accident waiting to happen. They take no accountability for the parking lot, students or cars. Whatever happens, happens but you better be in that seat at the bell.

My sister attends this stupid school, they will not allow the usage of any device but they will…read moreallow the students to wear whatever they want including shorts that show everything and shirts that are too short.. So in case of an emergency you won't be able to call for help

The school lunch is horrible but only on every day but Wednesday and Fridays and in 3 months there…read morehas been more than 13 fights in total.the teachers are nice though not the worst school but can do better

Horrible school that does not protect the kids. Has been repeated fights throughout the school year…read moreand bullying that has not been addressed. My kid has been bullied several times spoke with administration and they do not have a handle on it. The assistant principal was not honest about the situation and when I attempted to mention other fights within the school year that was reported and recorded on video he said that those were rumors. Video footage is out there!

Great staff, behaved students, great extracurriculars. Mr Bartlett very good. Princess.​​​read more

I like the school, but the students are horrendous. There are a lot of wannabe gangsters who just…read moremake my day terrible. I really wish that they would figure out that sagging makes you look like a complete and utter idiot. I do have a few friends and some cool teachers this year; shout out to Mr. Bartlett: "You dog!". Also, Mr. Hamm, you are cool.

Bear Springs has been a great choice for us. The staff is so kind and helpful. There is a real…read more"open door" policy here. The Principal, VP and staff are available and willing to help with any concerns. Students get individual attention and lots of resources both at school and online. This school has a more "hands-on" type learning style compared to public school. Plus, there are so much more opportunities for extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports and field trips. The school really works hard to accommodate parents' schedules. Probably the thing I love most about Bear Springs is student behavior. There is zero-tolerance for bullying and bad behavior. The Principal and VP are very helpful in dealing with any situations. I have noticed that the student atmosphere at Bear Springs is much more accepting and supportive than I've seen at other schools. And the most important part ... my kids love it! They get up happy each morning, ready to go to school.

The is school tailors to the needs of the individual child. My two kids go there and I would have…read morethem anywhere else Tiffiny Aery Mrs gooding and all the bear river staff really care about the students

This is our first year here at Santa Rosa Academy. We decided to move to a closer school. My son is…read morestarting his freshman year of high school. Orientation and the tour of the school was done in groups and timed. We got in via their lottery system. We went from one online school to another except, my son can join their clubs, sports and electives if available. This school is big on character development and excellence in education. We are happy with our decision to move schools so far!

I personally go to this school and it's.. something? I mean it's ok? I'm in 8th grade and have…read moregreat teachers. I have a few problems.. 1. The school is heavily sexist and you can't even make it up.