I graduated from Schurr last year, after spending all four years of hs there. I have to say, that…read morein those four years the school became a second home to me. The quality of education is amazing for a school in a little city like Montebello. It's lacking in some areas of course, because it's not in an extremely wealthy area, though in the past because of oil, Montebello was a rich city. However, because of that, the school still has some amazing teachers from the days when oil money made the city great. I'll give you the strengths of Schurr's academics and programs: AMAZING college counsellor, Mr. Castillo, he goes above and beyond and will guide you through everything there is to know about getting to and applying to college and will greet you by first name. Good selection of AP and Honors classes. Our English department is especially strong for the AP and honors classes. Ms. Harris and Ms. Wellenstein (Now Langevine) are argueably some of the best English teachers Schurr has to offer. I scored in the 94th percentile in the nation on the PSAT for the language arts section while in Ms. Harris's class. Granted, I was naturally gifted, but good teaching helps a lot. Langevine also manages the school newspaper, the Spartan Scroll, which is one of the best school papers in the country. They've won awards and our paper is a delight to read, with wonderful graphics and award winning journalists. I was an Assistant News Editor for a brief time, and the work ethic and dedication the staff and Langevine put into the paper is awe-inspiring. Our yearbook is also a thing of beauty and wins nation-wide awards in competition as well, and is run by the very kind, funny and extremely dedicated Ms. Cunningham. The thing about Schurr, is that even if we don't have the best materials and resources, it's our great teachers and students that make the school what it is. Not all, but many teachers are caring and encouraging toward students and a good amount make sure they are available if their students need help. We also have our share of lazy students and thugs, but nothing too bad. Many of our athletic teams are very good. A few years back our football team won CIF and we've had a history of doing well in that sport. We have a nationally ranked cheer team, as well as a great band. Our wrestlers are very good as well as our soccor teams. There's a lot of variety in our sports and extra-curriculars and even if the team isn't amazing, the coach in charge and the people that participate usually make it amazing. I was on the swim team and the head coach, Anthony Moreno, one of the best I've ever had, retired. He was so well loved that I was able to organize and raise enough money to send him and his wife on a retirement cruise to Mexico worth about $400. All four years in swim made me love both the sport and the people in it. We have a very good speech and debate team run by a wonderful, if a bit tough coach named Tony. Our Renaissance Program, which rewards students for good grades and hard work, is the envy and model of other schools who want the same program and is run by Mr. Seto. We have great assemblys hosted by them and they are always fun. The drama department is run by Mr. Gonzales, and his plays are funny, hip and usually have some nice new talent. Our Vocal Ensemble was amazing with Ms. Hammontree, and Randy our accompanist. She retired last year, but her predecessor is doing well with Randy still there to help out and the kids really enjoy it. The architecture of the school is nice with some beautiful greenery and compared to the boxy, bungalow filled high schools around us (*cough* Montebello High) it's refreshing and unique. I really love the honeysuckle that blooms every spring on campus as it makes the air smell lovely and is attractive and cheerful. The food is average like any other hs; bad. But our Homecoming is something to look forward to, because all the sports and organizations bring in outside food to fund-raise and it's delicious. Fried twinkies, In-in-out burgers, you name it, we have it then. I don't think I'm forgetting anything, but I will say I didn't give a perfect score because there are things to be improved. That being said, I also think it is one of the best schools in the area and the quality of education is amazing.

the volleyball team has bad sportsmanship talking bad about others as well their coaches are nice…read morebut the players are absolute BITCHES. Both their gyms also have no ac and everyone was tired and fed up.

My son attended this school after we relocated, for 6 years before that he attended a private…read moreschool. Because of the change he struggled the first few months with his studies and his teachers took the time out of their schedule to tutor him. His freshman year of high school he was top 25 in his class, I think it was the staff of this school that helped my son with his transition. The staff of this school were always helpful and respectful to my son and myself.

My daughter is now a sophomore, she attended this school and i regret sending her here. She got…read morebullied almost everyday, said she the staff did nothing about it, neither did the teachers. This school needs some improvement. I recommend getting better teachers and staff.

school was okay, i think teachers were good and provided me a good education overall.read more

My son had a volleyball tournament at Montebello HS on Saturday, 1/25/26. This review is solely for…read morethe gym. Thought the set up of the gym was ok. The spectators had to sit upstairs which is ok but the bleachers and floors were just dirty. There were cups, leftover food and chip bags everywhere. We had to pay to watch the game, it would have been nice if the staff cleaned and cleared out the mess before the game started. The restroom were clean, which was nice. Also, bc we were seated upstairs, some elderly members and others with mobility challenges had a difficult time getting up there. It would have been nice if there was an elevator or special seats on the bottom floor. There was also snack available and the staff were friendly. Plenty of parking available.

My son goes here and is learning dual language. I love that they offer this program. I tell my son…read moreall the time the more languages you can speak the more opportunity you will have in the future.

Go La Merced Teddy Bears! I went to La Merced waaay waaaay back in the day and have to say the…read morebest thing about it was the principal Mr. Erwin would always dress up as a teddy bear for Halloween, with a Superman costume underneath.. at least that's what I remember... (probably someone who shouldn't have been around elementary school kids, but still.. Mr. Erwin was legit..) Maybe La Merced messed me up in the head more than I give it credit for, but it was still good times..

This is my 4th year here and I love it. There's lots of…read moreactivities to help u get involved and meet new parents. Private schools usually ask for volunteer hours and help with fundraisers throughout the year. When u sign up for the school, they do go over obligations and make u sign it. So there's no surprises. I do like that when they ask for donations it's to help with charities or specific for what they r using the money for. I recommend it!

This place was the overall cause of a lot of my childhood trauma. Everyday I was put down by the…read morelikes of Rosalie Marquez (who is fortunately retired), and Eric Lozano. I could always tell by the looks on their faces and the way they treated me, that they thought I was useless. The worst part about it is they made me feel like I would've been treated the same way regardless of what school I went to in the future. They were wrong. I wasn't the problem. I wasn't a perfect student but no kid deserves to be treated like they're an idiot. I went to CSHM high school from 9-12 grade and for the first time in my life I actually had some teachers that treated me with respect and I went from a D-F student at SBS to a solid B student at CSHM. I would not recommend any parent send their kids here. It's not worth it.

Bussing school I love it and everyone in it. fights almost everyday but they hit each other with…read morekindness

I picked up my daughter after her first day of middle school, summer school and asked her how her…read moreday went. One of the first things she mentioned was seeing older students, who appeared to be 8 graders, openly kissing on campus. As the parent of an incoming sixth grader, I found this concerning and was surprised that this behavior was occurring at school. It left me questioning the level of supervision during the school day and contributed to a less positive first impression of the campus. I also had an interaction with a member of the school's administration that left me feeling unwelcome. I asked a question regarding my daughter and felt that the response was unnecessarily blunt and dismissive. As a parent trying to gather information, I was disappointed by the way the interaction was handled. It was especially discouraging because this was our first experience with LMI.. When parents are trying to decide whether a school is the right fit for their child, they should feel comfortable asking questions and feel welcomed by staff. LMI do better!

I think this is my second review. My kids were sophomores this year. The school is about a 25-30…read moremin drive for us. All side streets so traffic can get backed up easily. The school has made several physical improvements. Baseball has put in some lighting, fixed their snack bar etc. The athletic room with weights is brand new and looks great! The overall school looks improved too. Regarding teaching and staff- The front desk Elva is the most welcoming abc kindest of people. The faculty cares and I gave my kids the opportunity to transfer back to a local school but they said teachers really care and they teach you. Sounds weird right? You think all teachers at school teaches but that's not the case. Some teachers at some schools are biding their time. My kids opted to stay at CSHM because of the teachers. FYI because of one of our sons playing baseball we have to drive back and forth 3 x a day. That's almost 3 hours. We do it because our sons are excelling here. They take honors, ap and dual college enrollment classes. One of my sons ranked 8th in his class the other 13th. The school recognizes and encourages better academics through recognition. Besides all the typical every school does them recognition they do the following: Special recognition during school where students are recognized in front of their peers. There are different levels like magma cum laude, signs cum laude etc. The kids who rank top 10 in their class get a special free dinner at a restaurant where they are recognized again and families can pay to enjoy a meal too. Lastly for seniors there is a senior spotlight dinner at the end of year. They are selected based on a lot of criteria. Grades, service to community, overall good kid, etc. It's a beautiful dinner in which alumni, admin, spotlighted seniors and their families get to be recognized for the wonderful kids they are. This is a special night. We heart this school. Is it the fanciest of schools? No. They truly believe a good education can be achieved without taking out a second loan on your home. Dr Eric Crespo has made so many great changes to this school. He should be proud! Keep going Dr Crespo I can't wait to see what then next few years bring.

School is great ! Staff is horrible ! Need to review a lot of staff there . Or staff need to get it…read moretogether. It's the people who Work there , rude . Do it for the students. School needs so many updated

Good school good teachers fun time fun memories really good school enroll your kids hereread more

Incredible school! Absolutely love it for my son From the…read moremoment I first got there I felt there was something different. The children, staff, faculty were definitely different. Felt so much love and the presence of God. So awesome!

The Best Bingo Experience in Town--With a Heart!…read more I absolutely love coming here for Bingo! They offer the cheapest buy-ins with the most generous payouts I've seen. The layout is perfect--never congested, with a comfortable "two people per table" setup. The customer service is top-notch, and the volunteers are incredibly courteous. Support a Good Cause One of the best parts about playing here is knowing that all proceeds go toward a great cause. It's a win-win: you get to have an amazing time with the chance to take home some cash, all while supporting meaningful work in our community. The Management A huge shout-out to Paul, who manages the event. He is truly the best! Unlike other places, Paul focuses on the players' happiness rather than just the bottom line. He's professional, approachable, and always listens to feedback with a positive attitude. The Schedule: * Tuesdays: Starts at 6:30 PM. * Monthly Special: "Strip Night" (typically a Thursday) with massive payouts. Prizes & Safety They are incredibly generous with giveaways, including cash raffles, pull tabs, and a $1,000 "Must-Go" cover-all card. Plus, you can play with peace of mind--the parking lot is secured with guards, so you always feel safe. I highly recommend this place for a fun, stress-free night out that gives back!

Hello!! My name is Nawful Nayvuk, and I came to Vail high school in 2021. Vail High School wasn't…read morejust a school to me -- it was the place where my dreams started to come true. It's where I found my love for animals and realized I wanted to spend my life making them look and feel their best. The teachers there inspired me to chase my passion with heart and confidence. Thanks to Vail, I didn't just find a career -- I found my purpose.

Transferring to Vail High School was not in my plans. However, if I didn't catch up on the courses…read moreI had failed I wasn't going to graduate. I was 16 years old and I was paying more attention to working and receiving a paycheck than attending school. I had preconceived stereotypes about the students and faculty at Vail High. I imagined rebellious students and unimaginative educators. I was totally wrong. My year at Vail High School taught me to look outside myself and see the people and world around me from a different prospective. Our dynamic English teacher, Miss Adele Levy, was a force of nature. She taught me about the power of speech and how important it was to value the life experiences of others. Miss Levy brought holocaust survivors to our class to speak to us about what they experienced in the concentration camps and provided us with books and films that focused on relationships between people from different backgrounds. Miss Levy taught us diversity and how important it was to value each other. When I think back to Vail High School, I remember that it is possible to overcome obstacles. More importantly, I remember life lessons that I will always carry with me.