I graduated from VHS in 1991, my years spent at the school were merely about survival and getting…read morethrough the next 4 years . I think the biggest mistake educators make, is they think to much with their heads and forget to think with their hearts. For youth that are struggling to find their niche in life and find high school overwhelming and sometimes suffocating with its consistent need to find exactly where they fit in... I take the classic 80's movie that said it the best, "You see us as you want to see us--in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...and an athlete... ...and a basket case... ...a princess......and a criminal." When educators can tap into the core of each child and see past a students insecurities then I think there might be success. In my 4 years I had a total of two teachers that that gave me any type of encouragement, the first in 10th grade English who though I begged her not to read my story out loud and did, she did not say who wrote it but the class enjoyed it and wanted to know who and she just smiled at me and my peers applauded me and the final one was my Senior year a few weeks before graduation, I had to make up an American History credit from 9th grade so I was in an Adult Ed class given on campus during school hours and I turned in a term paper regarding gangs and government and she read it and asked if I had been pursuing journalism because I had so much talent. For that youth those twenty some odd years ago it was the nicest compliment she'd ever received from a teacher. My suggestion for teachers , if you are burnt out and just passing time to get your pension, please think of the children who don't know their voices yet and need guidance not indifference. My 4 years were unremarkable and I hold fondly to my heart the two teachers that were able to see a glimmer of who I really wanted to be. So Thank you Mrs.McEwen & Mrs. Quinn, I'm forever grateful.

My daughter went from a straight F student to a almost straight A!!!…read moreBest Special Education so far. They seem to really understand her and are always sympathetic to her needs regarding her physical & mental disabilities. Can't say enough good things My daughter said she hates school a little less. I'm happy. She's a junior now and is able to get a job at school. My baby's first ongoing job!! She's is happy and motivated to go to school, it's like she's a different kids.

This was quite the school, in every single way possible, our school is quite special, in every way…read morepossible too! A great example of how special we are is of the drug problem, imagine 6th graders trying to find their path to sobriety, well there's no imagining, it happens all here (I do feel for them though that is a lot for them to go through) Fortunately, we have a life skills class that teaches us the downside effects of drugs, the only people is some people choose not to listen to it. But I did not deal with that problem, next way on we were so special is that room 45 (the math or science room I don't remember) is thankfully near the band room I get to hear lullabies with tubas and drums during my tests that just put us straight to sleep and we totally did not try to tune out whatever melodic harmonies our school was playing. We had quite the memorable events (not in a good way) but this was a problem with a student theirself, not the school, and then something a staff member did, that was on the staff member not the school, but he's fired. Yelp is telling me this review is looking pretty epic, I am so proud of myself! I don't know why I'm making this review so cherry but yelp likes it so I gotta keep it up, if I keep this up I should probably sign up for creative writing. Ok jokes aside, I had a good experience in Balboa, I liked the education I got, you have just got to hope that our school's special moments didn't get in the way of your education. I had a good time and liked my friends there it was more epic than your mom! The students at Balboa have gave me some very amazing your mom joke inspiration too! Just ask around

this is one of the worst schools that I have ever experienced. They are very racist and biased and…read morevery sexist. They have a very strict dress code that they claim they use because it distracts the teachers and students that's kind of disgusting if you ask me considering the fact that we are in middle school and that shouldn't even be an issue in the first place. Their board members will do anything to go out of their way to make your kid feel like shit. They make kids cry left and right and tell them that they love them, but do multiple things to take them down and make sure it's the worst middle school years for them. They'll take a situation that is really not big at all and escalated by 10 just by taking it up to the office, they get people in trouble for no reason and DEFINITELY have their favorites. They also DEFINITELY have their least favorites too. All the teachers are very rude, but not as rude as the people up in the office. They don't want you to promote. They don't want you to be successful. They want you to suffer and that's exactly what they do to everyone the teachers go around talking smack about other students which is very immature to me because isn't this a middle school where the kids are supposed to be talking about each other? Not the adults be talking about the kids. They also have a very "No smoke" policy but when it comes to their favorites, the policy doesn't apply to them. not to mention, the school is very nasty. The bathrooms always smell not even smell they reek the locker rooms are always disgusting and there's always trash all around the school. One of the biggest things that is bad about this school is the fact of how unsafe it is they make things online saying that this is the happiest school ever. This is hell there's fights like every week. They have to have officers there and it is not safe at all. Do not let your kid go to the school. If you are thinking about it, they will make it seem like it's all good that they'll call you every single time that your kid does something wrong but that's not true. They'll call you every single time. Your kid makes a mistake and also they try to make it seem like you're allowed to make mistakes but the second that you make one it's a big problem to them.

Why is there poop in the first picture of this place haha. I take my nephew here for basket ball…read morepractice and it is a nightmare to get in and out of the parking lot. Its located on a busy intersection with only one way in and one way out, so if you miss your entrance good luck making a couple of u-turns to get back. hint: it will be a right, then a u-turn, then a left turn, then a u-turn, followed by a right turn to get back in if you miss the entrance.

Great school culture and the staff really care about their students. Definitely recommend for your…read morenew 6th grader.

School pride amongst the students, faculty and parents is amazing. You will not find one student…read moreon this campus without an SB sweatshirt. Its kinda like that TV series FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS of how much pride everyone has at this school. The classrooms are close together and the faculty is quick to respond to anything you need for your child.

From the owner: Saint Bonaventure High School is a Catholic college preparatory co-educational high school that…read moreserves students from throughout Ventura County. SBHS fosters a shared dedication to living faith, engaging hearts, enlightening minds, achieving excellence and transforming lives.

Small private school that focuses on real education. Students are given the attention necessary…read moreto excel in mathematics, science, philosophy, history, music, theology and language in an atmosphere conducive to learning these subjects. Teachers are gifted and the environment is one that teaches young people to be diligent, responsible and generous. My wife and I are extremely grateful that St. Augustine Academy is available to our family.

This is a great small school. The kids get more attention and better education from the teachers…read morethan they would at a larger school. Great ethics and awesome staff make this a must attend place.

DATA has been such an incredible experience. Some of the most amazing teachers we have ever come…read moreacross are here, working so hard to teach these kids. More than anything, the kindness and concern of the entire staff for my child and all the kids have meant more than we can ever thank them for. We are so thankful for the time our daughter was able to spend here.

It's a pretty good school to go to if you are interested in technology. If your child is willing to…read moredeal with some people that aren't quite as nice as others, this is a very good school to go to, but that is with all schools. They have elections such as leadership, where students can lead activities. Unlike other schools, only leadership students can become the president or Vice President. Their Physical Education classes are very good and are sure to keep your child active. Every Friday, students run a mile around the field. This is only some of what they offer at De Anza

My son's Christian school played a baseball game against this high school. All I can say is I…read moreunderstand why this school only has a 2.5 star rating if the COACH allows a player to slide into base spikes first then tag?! Sadly the area he aimed for on our player was a very sensative one too! SHAME on you coach to condone this type of playing.

Saint Bonaventure high is a small school comprised of a student body of maybe 500 or less students…read more Its a school that prides itself with a huge amount of school spirit amongst the students, faculty and parents. The class sizes range from 20 students per class or less. Communication about your child's grades, attendance, behavior is thru s online site called teacher ease. Faculty is quick to respond to any and all emails about your child or the school. Bonnie does not have a band or a cafeteria. Its a small school with its usual student clicks but academically good for a blooming student. Sports programs hear are the best whether its Volleyball or football the coaches teach good sportsmanship, camaraderie on and off the field. There is a certain sisterhood and or brotherhood amongst the sports teams here at Bonnie. If you have seen the TV series FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS then you'll know what I mean. Consider Bonnie for your child if you are looking for a private school because of its fantastic sports programs, its concern for each student academically and the willingness to keep parents involved. Tuition is pretty steep but you can request financial aid assistance to help. Just to note every year at the start of school $400 registration is due for each student. Books are sold during student book sales day where all students sell their old textbooks to the other students or underclassmen for real cheap! Great way to save on books and have cash to spend on uniforms. Parent involvement is encouraged yet demanded, single parent families must submit 12 volunteer hours and dual parent households 25 hours per year. You can volunteer to work snack bar during sports games, donate food for hours, help set up or clean up during events like parent night or green n gold day or during fiesta.

Son this school is shit. No huzz only chuzz only the girls r huzz. Everyone here smells like dog…read morecheeks and they don't use deodorant like sophisticated human beings. The teachers don't gaf abt you and the ppl are fake as shit. The teachers would rather you do your work than have good mental health.

This is truly a wonderful high school. Majority of the teachers are good educators, funny, and…read morehelpful. Most all student body is kind. Not a major social structure everyone is just friendly to each other. There's a good class selection. Good sports. It's a small campus which could be a positive or negative but it definitely makes getting to your next class a lot easier. Foothill pushes you slightly harder and requires more requirements to graduate than some of the other Ventura county high schools which gives you an extra boost for getting into a good college. I was not sure if I should go to fths or vhs as an 8th grader, but I'm happy in my choice of foothill and if you are a motivated student I'm sure you will be to!