This high school is better than other high schools in North County, I feel. There are massive…read moreamounts of students here so maybe not the best in terms of covid or one-on-one attention, but they have less fights and dangerous things happening than other schools in Escondido and Vista. The teachers here that I have met are all nice and dedicated people, but the one thing I am surprised about is how the students dress. When I was in high school we got in trouble for shorts being too short and spaghetti-strap shirts, but so many kids I see here are wearing literally as little clothing as possible LOL. Overall though I feel the students get a pretty good public education. Even the class sizes for special ed are bigger than other schools though.

My son attended SMHS last year (freshman year). The school has drug problems (students offer joints…read moreto kids using bathroom), vaping problems (students smoke in the staircase) and of course there are gangs. The school has so many students, that it is impossible to keep an eye on them. Looks great from the outside, but this is not a good place for students who need more guidance, counseling and care.

my brother gets treated so poorly at this school and they get him in trouble for ANYTHING. he…read morerecently got suspended for leaving his group to DRINK WATER. It's not his fault the adults can't take responsibility to watch over the children they're supposed to lol. do not recommend this school at all.

It's permit absolutely outrageous and the teachers are all rude to the students. Everyday they have…read moreto go through torture and abuse, also the food is disgusting and moldy. My kid goes here and comes back with stomachaches and they also say they are getting shamed for being gay and fat. I am pretty outraged with all the disrespect and abuse. I have visited the bathrooms and seen blood pads and tampons all over the wall and some cockroaches on the walls and floors, there's some shit stains on the toilet and there's skid marks all over the toilet bowl. And the boys bathroom has shit on the wall and toilet paper sticking to it and there's shit on the floor and sink, plus the urinals. Have a good day. -Maryanne Elizabeth

Well, this was my high school (class of '09). I guess since i havnt been to any other high school…read more(and since former teachers/administrators might read this) i cant complain about it too much. Honestly though, it was an alright school. I had some GREAT teachers, a lot of ok ones, and a few bad ones. Football games were pretty fun since we always seemed to have a pretty decent team. I came in the second year after it was built. The first few years were pretty rocky for the school in general i think. There were a few scandals in my first years there, one concerning the CSTs that resulted in cancelling the API scores, one about out of zone football recruitment or something like that, and a couple others. I dont know if that kind of stuff happens at other schools or not, but it probably does. as far as i know, it was your typical high school, at least throughout MY expirience, a lot of stupid stuff mixed in with cool stuff. The administration was pretty good i guess, no complaints there. As stated before, while there are some really great teachers, especially in the AP programs (Mr. Ramirez, Mrs. McNalley, Mr. Montooth to name a few) there are also some bad ones (i wont name them, that could get me in trouble or something.) To sum it up, Mission Hills is a pretty run-of-the-mill high school. Its got everything any high school has, nothing more, nothing less. I mean, it did its job preparing me for college and i had some fun along the way, but it was school, and obviously sometimes pretty boring.

Mission hills is one of the most racist and biased high schools in the area. Do not send your child…read morehere if they are of color. The administration here, as well as the non colored students, antagonize the colored students and their parents. They are completely one sided and unfair. It was one of my biggest mistakes sending my child to this high school. From the horrible drop offs, rude parents and admin, to the education, even the security sucks here. Students shouldn't get harassed and bullied and then suspended because of the staffs one sided investigations. Students should not be able to roam the hallways or ditch school because staff and security fail to do their jobs. Students should not have their record messed up because the attendance office and teachers fail and misplace students!! ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE RIGHT TO A FAIR AND COMPLETE EDUCATION, NO MATTER THIER SKIN COLOR!!! All students should have the right to a FAIR "investigation" when being harassed and bullied, no matter their skin color!!! All students should have fair time playing sports and being able to showcase their talents!! All students deserve an equal education!!! My daughter is attending a way better school with much nicer students and staff and I would recommend everyone to really ask their child about their education, peers, and teachers/ staff members and see if they are really happy here. I guarantee you if they are of color, they are not happy or able to thrive at MISSION RACISTS HILLS

The office staff in the Administration building are friendly and all the teachers I have met here…read moreare nice and enjoy working with students. So far only good thoughts.

This school is the worst i used to come here the kids are the worst the bathrooms are bs bc i found…read morepee on the ground and the bathroom are never cleaned. The kids are mean af and this is a picture when i left the school. Dont come here

First off, all the reviews insulting Ms. Connor are completely false and are clearly student…read morereviews from students who are mad at her for not getting a good grade, and that is their fault, not Ms. Connor's. She is truly an amazing teacher because she builds a friendship with her students that allows students to feel more connected in the classroom. She establishes a clear respect between her and her students while still being a great teacher. She balances English work and tests with fun projects, and always keeps her class engaging. She knows how to command a classroom while maintaining professionalism, but also maintains a great environment for learning for her students. She truly changes students' view of English, a class that can be boring, and gives her students the tools to be insightful and intentional in any writing and any other English activities they do.

I have just graduated San elijo middle school and i have gone for the whole 3 years. The teachers…read moreare very bad at communicating. They will not tell you what to make up when absent and I get that you can check google classroom and the agenda but some things we do in class aren't online so when your grade drops you have no idea what you need to make up and turn in. Teachers are nice don't get me wrong but some can be really frustrating. Kids are...kids nothing much I can say about that. They are immature as expected for middle school. I've never had any problems with administration as they have been really nice. The counselors are very nice as well I love Mrs. O'Connor and Mrs. Briening (I probably spelled it wrong) they always let me heat up my lunch and as for Mr.Vega I never really talked to him so idk but he seems like a nice guy. There have been 3 fights at the school from the years I have been there; 2023-2026 but one was at the town square near Albertsons so not many if you think about it. Overall good education and there has been some fun memories made from school trips and etc.

This review is just about the structure of the district office, not about anyone who works there or…read morethe rules/policies they make... The building itself is new looking and very nice. Inside there are conference rooms and lots of tables and chairs. There is lots of parking so even on days with lots of people there and bug meetings, there are still plenty of open spots.

What a gem! LOVE LOVE LOVE this school!…read morePriced right! Wonderful staff- It is like going home everyday when I drop off and pickup. So blessed and thankful to have found this gem- feels like a step back in time when pace of life was slower and things meant more.

Sending our kids to Valley Christian School when they entered Middle School was one of the best…read moredecisions we've ever made as Parents. The only regret we have is not starting them there in Kindergarten. At Valley, our kids weren't just taught, they were Seen, Known, and Cared for. They were held accountable not only in their Academics, but in their Behavior and Values. The school helped shape them into kind, grounded young people who know who they are and what they stand for. What my Kids learned at Valley not only prepared them for high school, but also set their foundation as they grow into young adults. Our daughter, now a junior in high school, has carried the discipline and strong foundation she gained at VCS and continues to earn straight A's. She still stays close with the school, like I've noticed many former students do. That tells me a lot. Our Son, who graduated last week, came in as a quiet, average student who didn't have much confidence. Today, he's a straight A student and athlete. The basketball games are a lot of fun and I will miss them!! Most importantly, he's developed a very strong core value set and is confident, motivated, and ready for high school. As a parent, I could not ask for anything more. Mrs. Palm, the principal, is truly one of the most God-honoring women we've ever met. Her love for the students is real, and you can feel it in the way she leads...with strength, grace, and Deep Faith. She's not just a Principal; she's a Mom who treats the kids at her School like one of her own. The Teachers and Faculty have also been a tremendous blessing to our family. There's no way to fully describe the love and guidance our kids have received at Valley Christian. It's not something you see every day. VCS is much more than a school, it's a Family. We made an investment when we chose VCS, but God has returned it tenfold. He used this school to bless our family in ways we never expected and ways that exceed any monetary value. Thank you VCS, we are so grateful. Five stars ***** without question. Go Lions!

This is the first year my son who's in the second grade has attended this school…read more He has encountered bullying from one individual. As usual the vice principal read me the standard " we have taken this incident script". I take my son to school everyday and the behavior of most of the at the before recess is atrocious. I did volunteered for a times but his 2nd class could barely read at a 1st grade level and it was frustrating for me as I was just wasting time. The playground supervisor can barely control those undisciplined students. This school will set your child back immensely if they can read at grade level they will be forced to wait for the students who cannot. I have gotten a report that the same boy has continued his bullying agenda.

This school is fabulous as it has undergone many changes and offers programs not found at other…read moreelementary schools in the area. It is an International baccalaureate and one to one tech. They have art, Spanish and tech programs. The teachers and admin are very supportive. The staff is highly trained and if you check out site it is evident that there are cool things happening there. The negative review by one parent where he felt he was wasting time volunteering was funny, because if there were a lot of low readers than it would be very valuable to volunteer for. Don't let one negative comment fool you! There are tours offered to parents to find out about the program and to see for themselves.

I like this school. The teachers are really nice and helpful with students. The kids I take here…read moreall like the school and get along well with their classmates. The school is also fenced in and locked during the day so it's safer.