Student here, got in trouble for saying "Screw you" and a threat of calling home for it…read more Is there not other evils in the world to worry about? Otherwise, an okay school with decent faculty.

My daughter went here since it was an available and local standardized testing location. We went…read morethe day before the test (Friday) to familiarize ourselves with the grounds and ensure she knew where to go on testing day. The staff were so cute and friendly. Some of them were dressed up for the holidays in movie character costumes. The front office was decorated and the atmosphere was so cheery. There were other students and parents waiting in the small space near the front office desk. On the day of the test (Saturday)- The school has a large parking lot but it is shared with Victor Valley College (VVC). We weren't sure if we needed parking passes so I purchased a $3 pass for the day at one of the VVC ticket machines. The school appears to offer transportation to students as we saw several buses on the Friday we went. We also saw what appeared to be armed security guards wearing black. It's understandable with the recent school shootings in America. Overall, my daughter said her test taking experience was very good. She was able to find an outlet in the classroom she went to and plug in her laptop. Were very blessed and grateful to have had this school as a location for the test. Thanks Excelsior!!!

We're so grateful to have gotten connected and enrolled with Taylion…read more After learning about homeschooling after the school season started, we didn't think it was possible to start, but Taylion accepted us and we hit the ground running! So far it's been an amazing experience to educate with our child in the driver's seat. Our child picks curriculum based on their interests and while connecting them to the grade level's learning standards. We've done so much fieldwork/field trips, exploration, and learning through building core memories together. We've also had a great amount of support from the school and our educational specialist for any questions, regular check-in's, and the greater school community (community meetups, field trips, etc.). Also, so grateful for the school to offer educational funds to allow for all these learning opportunities. Go Taylion!

This is our first year homeschooling, it has been a pretty smooth transition overall and we are…read moregrateful to have found Taylion. The support is awesome and the ability to reach someone when you have a question is amazing. You don't feel lost and left out. There is a constantly growing vendor list. Can't wait to finish off this school year and see what next year has in store!

Great school my daughter loved it here . Good Learning…read morestrategies and good teacher Highly recommend this school

Great school. I love the curriculum. The teachers and staff go above and beyond for the students.read more

They almost never answer the phones at the office and when you go the staff are just sitting around…read moregossiping they interact with children like they are one of them very uncomfortable and unprofessional I hear that there are always fights staff sometimes watch then get involved after if there's bullying the principal make sure that the child that is getting bullied is put on blast so the other students know that he told the safety is concerning please be better and match your signs in the office energy on being protective in a high academic school. Do better ASAP!! Please! The students future depends on it.

This school never answers, if there was a safety concern for a student you have better luck driving…read morethere than getting an answer. I don't understand how this isn't fixed when they watch our children. This NEEDS to be fixed ASAP or reported to somewhere higher up.

This is a fantastic school district in the high desert of southern California. The teachers are…read morefantastic - they are highly skilled and really seem to care about the kids they teach. It is a bright spot or gem in the desert surroundings. If you are a parent living in this area, this is the school district where you will want to have your children enrolled.

Attention Parents Do you know Sitting Bull Academy?…read moreDid you know that when new employees are employed, there is no drug test? Did you know some show up to work drunk or high? Did you know these individuals watch your kids during school hours? Did you know that the ones who advocate for your kids are being targeted and destroyed by HR and Administration? Did you know that Sitting Bull has had a high number of good teachers who have left or are already gone? Did you know a proctor hit a child a few years ago and was allowed to continue to work with students? Did you know the children are not being supported in academics? Did you know that they are not being supervised? Do you know how filthy the bathrooms and water fountains are? Did you know how cramped the students are at the cafeteria tables while eating? Did you know that the school district is so financially strained that it cannot afford to hire more staff to support the students? Did you know administrators will tell you they will handle a situation with your student, but will not? Listen to your children when they tell you stuff about what is happening at school. Don't have any doubt about what they are saying; help them resolve the issue. Tell me, how well do you know Sitting Bull Academy or the district? The district has some explaining to do to us parents, and we need to demand some answers and solutions to correct this.

I am a mom of a high functioning special needs child, I was so nervous about her starting junior…read morehigh this year at Sitting Bull- but I did not need to be! The staff at Sitting Bull Academy have gone above and beyond my expectations to help my daughter have a smooth transition. My daughter loves school and gives me a hard time on the weekends because she wants to be there. I feel like she is safe and the school has accommodated all of her needs. I couldn't be more grateful. Autism Mom

I feel like my son had some really good teachers and excelled here at this high school. I can't…read moregive it 5 stars due to the decrepit conditions of the facilities other than the science wing and new gym along with the fact that I don't believe they recognize the students that are high achievers enough.

What is the adage? Make lemons into lemonade. This is an old…read moreschool, it's rather run down and the community isn't financially able to support the school; but man, the students, teachers, staff, and administration make it work! What a great sense of community. I am impressed!

Contrary to UP's cited requirements (3.0 GPA or higher, no suspensions or excessive discipline…read morereports, etc.) Principal Valerie Hatcher rejected my son's application without hesitation. My soon-to-be Junior had a rocky Freshman year (which he's made up for), and now boasts a 3.82 GPA, and is slated to graduate early! Regardless of his current status, Ms. Hatcher concluded my son didn't meet UP's requirements because of a D on his 9th grade transcripts! It's pathetic that a school would dismiss a student's tenacious effort and progress because of a less than satisfactory FRESHMAN grade. Not only is there a transition phase kids face when moving from Jr High to High School, but these kids were also coming from virtual learning, mask requirements, etc. The district should really take these scenarios into consideration, and review UP's admission requirements - both published and unpublished.

The principal is a micromanager and a tyrant to her staff. While I have no concerns about…read moreadministration being (extremely) strict with students, I will never support them being so inflexible and heavy handed with their STAFF that they can't hold on to good people. Having a culture of high standards of rigor and discipline is great, but what good is being done the students if half their teachers are ALWAYS new because the toxicity of admin pushes teachers out every year??

The water that comes out of the fountains ether tastes like chemicals or is straight up brown as…read moreshown in this pic

I went to this school back in 7th grade , kindergarten through 7th. I was bullied by teachers and…read morestudents, my own friends were stuck up and loved more than me cause they were better at learning or had gave the school funds. i was at my all time low, i completely gave up on life, a 13 year old giving up cause of this school. they treat mental illnesses like a bad thing that is weird or unwelcomed. the bullying never was fixed due to the lack of discipline, they punished the bullied kids instead of the bully, I hate this school and it almost made me end it, but I'm lucky I got out of it and graduated from a better highschool.

My son loves this school! They care deeply for the success of the kids. Along with a regular…read moreeducation they also teach aviation, nursing, guitar, second languages, robotics and design. Classes run 8:35 to about 12:35. The lunch they offer is not always so great but it's free to all students! So no complaints here. Lol. They make a plan and help you accomplish them! Best part these kids are good kids. Never heard of a fight there. The location is out of the way but you see these kids hustle to get to class. Even when they're getting off of city buses trying to get to school on time. My son is autistic and I worried about bullying and we never had an issue here. He can't wait to get to school!