Compared to what it use to be...it has improved. Unfortunately, that is not saying much. The…read moreeducation is still lacking in quality and since it is a LAUSD school do not hold your breath for any improvement. The school appears more like a mini prison. Gated fences surrounds the school..but that doesn't stop the kids from hopping the fence to skip class.

I live across the street from this school. Let me tell you how much of a nightmare it is to live by…read morethis school. 5 days out of the week from 7:30am til around 5:30 to 6 pm (after school time), the students just scream. All they do is scream throughout the day. Sometimes the screaming is blood-curdling. I once had a visiting relative comment on this and they thought that the students were being attacked in some way. They weren't joking and were genuinely concerned to the point they thought we should contact law enforcement. I had to remind them that they do this every day, it continues after school in the after-school programs. Once, as I was going for a walk by the school, a student, possibly separated from his gym class made a very crude and offensive sexual remark at me (an adult) relating to oral. There were zero adults present and I had no idea how to report this as I was very far from the entrance of the school which is on Firestone. Not very long ago, about 2-3 months ago, a lone student behind the fence was just yelling, "n-er, n-er!!!" repeatedly for close to two minutes straight. The parents are self-entitled. They will block your driveway when it's time to pick up a child. They have been in my own experience combative and aggressive. In the mornings, the parents will play their corridos and Banda music very loud in a residential area. There is a female teacher who uses her megaphone throughout the day to talk to her students during what sounds like gym period. She is the only teacher I hear! It becomes such a nuisance as I work from home. This school makes it very difficult to complain as there are no online forms to fill out, no way to submit any sort of documentation. If I call, they tell me I could only file a complaint in person during school hours and where's the time for that? In this day and age where it's easier to access things via the internet, you still have to go in person. I have lived by this school for decades. This is far from a decent school. It needs a lot of improvement and consideration for the residents that live around it. (For some reason this review shows I am located in San Francisco. I live and currently am located in South Gate.)

I'm unhappy with their lack of support for the kids my daughter was getting bullied by kids and the…read moreteachers or staffs didn't do anything I don't recommend. They didn't even let my daughter culminate that's how unfair they are.

I'm only giving this school 1 star because it doesn't allow 0... my child recently switched to SEMS…read morefrom another school in another district and there hasn't been a single day where I don't regret the decision. Not only are the children bullies but the staff also! I've had numerous issues come up and they're adamant on addressing them as a parent yet they NEVER answer their phones and they NEVER return phone calls!!!! The one time I was able to get a hold of someone, she spoke over me and REFUSED to help with something so simple as updating my child's emergency card information so they could get a hold of me directly. She was condescending and belittling to me AS A PARENT, I could only imagine how she treats the children! If any problems arise, they tell you through email rather than calling you directly which is asinine because not everyone operates by emails! This school is piss poor at best! UPDATE 6/8/22: Called and spoke to the school last week pertaining to culmination. The *genius* that answered told us tickets were not being issued and that they recommend 3 members of the family attend but they weren't capping off anyone. I had my mother drive a long distance to see her only grandson culminate only for my son to come home with 3 tickets today!!!!!!!!!!!!! So that means not only will his grandmother have to stay home but his other siblings will have to stay home too.. No one knows what they're talking about at this school!! They constantly give misleading information, the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, it's the blind leading the blind. My brother is a dean at another school within LAUSD and even he can't believe the way this school handles itself. IF YOU HAVE THE OPTION, TAKE YOUR KID TO ANY OF THE SURROUNDING SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!!!! This one will only give you a headache and sit back while they watch your kid fail!!!

the school gave me food poisoning and i couldnt stop pooping and the spanish teacher cant even…read morespeak spanish and theres no bad baddies

ITS VERY GOOD and THIS SCHOOL HAS A GAME CLUB and CYBERPATRIOT, ANTI-smoking, YAB there very good…read moreschool AND IF your failing for school you can take jag classes and gives you extra credit

Am a student here great staff good teachers the areas are…read moremostly clean and it's just a good school

Terrible school. Rude staff that yell at children, no teaching of diverse families, and hard to…read morecommunicate with teachers if you have a busy schedule. Taking my daughter out. P.S do not go here if your child has a disability.

Great school and the personal it's so nice and the teachers so amazing it's really good inside and…read moreout

I love this school the staff and teachers are all very kind they all care about your child's…read moreeducation/needs i can gladly leave my child in a safe and high quality school.

My high school "alma mater!!" Hey, Class of 2003 graduate! The football team, at least at the turn…read moreof the millenium was one of the best. They have done major reconstruction on some of the buildings, as well as their staff parking lot. I always wondered as to why they didn't do these changes while I was here. I remember many of the teachers and administrators that were here while I attended. Chances are many of them no longer reside here! They have great academic programs, as well as honors programs. I was Lucky to have taken a few honors classes here. Till then....Let's Go Rams. Beat HP, Bell, Jordan, Fremont, Lynwood and Southeast High!!!

This school has potential. Unfortunately the kids lose respect for their school and don't take care…read moreof it. I know that teachers and staff are doing all they can. Parents need to instill in their kids to take care of the place where they get educate and spend most of their time. My kids have both attended this school and did well. I am grateful to their teachers for that.

My daughter goes to this school, St, Helen's has been an enriching experience filled with academic…read moreexcellence, supportive faculty, and a vibrant community. The dedicated educators go above and beyond to ensure students receive personalized attention and guidance, fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. The diverse range of extracurricular activities and clubs provides ample opportunities for students to explore their interests and passions outside of the classroom. Overall, St. Helens fosters a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally, making it an outstanding institution for learning and growth.

We have been going to This church for a few years now, I have to say that I love it. Father angel…read moreand father peter are wonderful.

The office ladies have an attitude major problem. They don't do anything to make your kids feel…read moresafe.

This school is very good, I love how Mr. Rubalcava has a strong belief in our kids Spiritual growth…read moreand demonstrate love and compassion to the students. I have an Alumni 15' and 19' with a current student 23' and I have been satisfied with how my kids had the opportunity to grow in a exceptional school. Thanks to PMA my kids have grown to be strong smart independent young ladies ready for the world. Thanks to their curriculum my girls have the knowledge to take a challenge in college courses to major in what they love.

This is definitely not the middle school that I went to. Things have changed. Lots of new buildings…read more! A whole new school on this property. I don't recognize any of it. I'm grateful that my best friend has kids in the theater. I love that I get invited to come see these shows. What a production ! I don't even remember them having theater before. Now they have plays all year long. It's amazing. I love watching it thinking one day when they're famous they're gonna remember these days. It all started here Downey ! This rendition of Greece was amazing! I had so much fun. I can't wait to go to the next one.

they vape here btw they found vapes in the girls locker room! they are wannabe "#youngh0s" in…read moremiddle school mostly 6th graders the 7th and 8th graders are nonchalant kings! i do not recommend this school for your kids. their food is very disgusting and the teachers are really mean to students. many complains about your sports clubs being rude stealing stuff at the 7-eleven. I GIVE IT A 1/10 BECAUSE OF ITS AWFUL SCHOOL! love the lunch ladies though.