This HS is a joke. If you are AP or average then you'll do fine. If you are even 15% off the…read moreaverage they kick you to the curb. Especially Patner is the worst. He made my kiddo cry, I had to stop him. They didn't want to address anything for either of my kiddos and we had to hire an outside advocate. If you are considering moving to this area for the HS, don't.

If your child has any special needs please RUN away from this school. They do not know what they…read moreare doing with special needs kids. They did not teach my child anything.

So happy we picked this school for our daughter! The admission process was smooth and every time I…read morehad questions, they were addressed right away. Thank you Debbie Anderson! :) All the staff are friendly and the teachers are well educated, kind and engaging. School is all about empowering our young girls and helping them advocate for themselves - great life skills. The parents are wonderful and we have really been enjoying the social events at the school.

The teachers and staff were incredible in creating a curriculum when COVID hit. And they continue…read moreto be the bright spot of the school with their continuous support and care of the students. It's this personal connection that makes the education highly valuable for our daughter. As we wrapped up 2021 and come into 2022, we are seeing the renewed strength of the NDB community and look forward to seeing this continue to grow and thrive under the leadership of the new Head of School.

Today during snack, one of my friends got milk from the cafeteria. He opened it and dipped an Oreo…read morein. When he took out the Oreo, the milk that was on the Oreo was slimy and sticky. He immediately threw away the milk into the trash in disgust. Once, when I got a cheeseburger from the cafeteria, there was no cheese, and the meat looked weird. It still tasted okay, but not the best. On Fridays when they serve pizza, it is similar to cardboard. The paper holder for the pizza sticks to the pizza, and when I take it off to eat the pizza, the paper sticks to the pizza so that I get a mouthful of paper when I eat. The pizza's taste is underwhelming and lackluster. Last year was much worse though. The pizza was a tiny square in a small plastic tray, with a ton of peas next to it. The pizza itself was covered in a layer of grease so thick that most of the pizza was grease. The pizza was essentially a little bit of cheese on top of cardboard without sauce. Coming back to this year, some days the lunch is just a plain bagel inside of a paper container. The bagel is very cold with just a packet of sunflower seeds, and bad cream cheese for seasoning. So, speaking truthfully, it was bad. There is also no water and only milk served.

I would give it negative 10 stars if possible. Mr Banker is the only good science teacher, the rest…read morehate kids. Ms Peters even uses ChatGPT on multiple occasions. (according to my child) She favors classes and has obvious least favorite classes. Ms Chaidez is stern but a good teacher, my child says they learn a lot in her class. The school lunch was moldy one day, and it sometimes makes my child nauseous. Please do something. This school was so bad that my child could not stay in the school for much longer. We decided to move cities completely as that what was best fit for our budget. Thank you for all the tears and hard days.

Grateful to have found Compass for my son. It's difficult to find a supportive, encouraging and…read morecomprehensive program for our kiddos who have learning differences. The teachers and staff are wonderful. They truly care and understand how our kiddos think and what they need to be successful. Everyone is welcome and "belongs!" The music program and extracurricular activities are fantastic! I could not ask for a better place for my son to learn, be encouraged and accepted. The only complaint would be - the cost and the number of day off. The school is extremely expensive. And the number of days off is high! You can't teach kids if they are not at school. Would prefer more days in school / less days off.

I went to Compass and the services that we requested were amazing. They offer services like extra…read moretime on tests or having a scribe write. I enjoyed the value of how much I learned

The small classes are a plus but they are small for a reason. Staff and leadership is not up to…read morepar. Pray for them. Scroll all the way down and read the 'not recommended' reviews- which are just too honest for yelp I guess.

IHM has been more than a school for our daughter -- it has provided strong academics, meaningful…read morevalues, and a close-knit community that truly feels like family. My daughter joined IHM four years ago. She was a true "COVID kid," and this was her first school experience. From the beginning, IHM felt less like a school and more like an extended family. As an only child with busy working parents and no siblings nearby, she didn't have much daily social interaction outside school. At IHM, she gained more than academics -- she learned independence, social skills, manners, values, and strong ethics. Her Preschool, Kindergarten, and TK teachers truly invested in her personally, and that care made all the difference. We tried district school for one year in first grade, but it wasn't the right fit. She regressed socially, picked up negative language, and became more anxious. When we returned to IHM, the change was clear. She improved academically, but more importantly, her social and emotional well-being grew tremendously. She became calmer and more confident again. Friday Mass, school events, and community functions have helped shape her character and sense of belonging. I also value that the school participates in state-level evaluations, so we're always aware of academic standards. Is IHM a perfect school? No. There are always areas that can improve -- just like anywhere else. But is there really such a thing as a perfect school? What IHM provides is something more important to us: a strong educational foundation, a structured social environment, and a close-knit community. For our daughter, it has truly been a family away from family. As parents constantly juggling work, we are deeply grateful for the role IHM has played in raising and shaping her. We are thankful to be part of this community.

School is very clean and nice. Legarza camps were fun there and they have good basketball players!read more

Extremely fun and the teachers CARE~ The classes cover…read moreeverything and are pretty much above all standards. Send your kids here! All the staff is so personable and they have an amazing award winning orchestra and band program along with art, tech,p e, ELD, and Spanish:) really good bball team!

Great PTA, teachers, has an on site SEL counselor, & before and after school care offerings. Weekly…read moremessages from Principal and great bunch of kids.

I was class of 1998 This was a good school I miss it all the teachers had a good smile I miss Maz…read more rest in peace Mr Lydig was a good principal Mrs Ballmana It was awesome school I miss you so much

When I was in high school locally, the options weren't great at the time so my parents went the…read moreprivate route. I wouldn't think twice about sending my boys to HHS. The small learning communities model is genius and the extracurriculars are varied and quality. As an educator, my bar is pretty high and the teachers and administration at Hillsdale have proven top notch. At Back to School Night, I was so impressed with the resumes of each teacher; each was highly educated, clearly engaged and the level of care and nurturing is obvious. When my son needed support, I reached out to his advisor Amy Rally and counselor Jenny Rienzo and received such helpful feedback and guidance. Highly recommend Hillsdale High School; Go Knights!

I went here for 8th grade and I attended fusion academy in Palo Alto in 9th grade and all…read morethroughout the rest of high school. I had an amazing experience with both Fusion Academy in San Mateo and Fusion Academy in Palo Alto, and I absolutely loved the cafe at Fusion Academy San Mateo with all the flowers and plants as well as the awesome teachers and Cassandra and Caroline who were two of the staff members! I would say my experience at San Mateo was better regarding the staff because the staff members at Fusion Academy Palo Alto would complain about me and wrote emails home about me being "creepy" to my parents just for avoiding other students, not even taking my autism level 1 and my mental illnesses into account as well as make a fuss about anything and everything I did as well as do nothing about one of the mean girls at Palo Alto. Fusion San Mateo didn't do any of that and I'm glad they didn't! I am giving them five stars for how awesome and amazing they are. Fusion Academy Palo Alto got four stars.

My son is a student at Futures Academy in San Mateo. We enrolled him right before SIP began. It has…read morebeen a great experience. His teachers and the school have been very responsive to his needs and he engages in his learning in a way that did not happen before. I highly recommend Futures Academy. We are glad we found it!

I strongly advise against this school based on our experience…read more The administration is more interested in controlling and punishing students rather than fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, love of learning and a feeling of safety. The culture is antiquated as is the curriculum. Teachers are underwhelming. There is a stark lack of innovation and limited use of technology. A revolving door of teachers. With those who remained, issues loomed. The administration had no interest in hearing from parents. The science program is a disgrace. It lacks instruction and labs. I have attached a photo that is telling. The Spanish program is a joke. Social Studies was inconsistent. A new, inexperienced English teacher had no accountability. She humiliated more than one child by timing them when going to the restroom in front of the class. She demonstrated questionable rationality and a tenuous relationship with reality. At some point, we hired tutors to advance our child in certain areas which we likely would have done at any school, just as many students take math at RSM. We do that as well. The vice principal reprimanded my child when she heard this, claiming it was unfair. This was outrageous, but not out of character. Every opportunity they had to tear down a child, they took--and that treatment extended to parents. Additionally, the school actively discouraged transparency and honesty, instructing my child and myself to conceal a learning accommodation from other students and parents. We were told, "Do not tell anyone, and if it gets out, we will know it was you." This culture of fear, intimidation, and dishonesty are toxic. Stapled your paper incorrectly? That will be 10% off. Did not include your last name? Turn in the next day at penalty. Why not simply speak to the student and offer support if needed? Is this about learning or control? It is 100% about control and you control through fear. The anxiety our family experienced during our time at NDE was profound. If you're looking for a forward looking school that fosters critical thinking and helps develop confidence with supportive adults rooting for them, this is absolutely not the place. For some, this culture may be acceptable, but others, including myself, may consider it a form of emotional abuse on top of an antiquated mode of teaching and curriculum. This school has the potential to be a positive neighborhood institution, but it requires significant leadership change to transform.

It's very unfortunate for the community to have Dr. Jeremiassen as the principal of the school. Her…read moreonly conflict resolution methods are 1) sweep it under the rug and pretend it never happened, and 2) get rid of the people involved, be it students, teachers, or volunteers. (Yes! MANY times!) There is a typical oppressed atmosphere at the school: People are unhappy, but dare not say anything. Students jeer at the "fake smile" of the principal behind her back. How ironical it is for a Catholic/Christian school, and how unfortunate for everybody who had to go through this "educational experience". To be fair, Dr. Jeremiassen may have done some good things like modernizing the school's IT system, so she might be an Ok administrator, but lacks empathy, the basic nuance to handle problems appropriately, and the drive to try to fix problems at their root. She should never be a leader in any position.