What a wonderful school with wonderful teachers. I have been very blessed to have been taught by…read morelegendary older teachers, as well as by fun and creative newer teachers. The student life here is very diverse and fosters academic and intellectual growth while being in a fun and friendly environment. The sports teams aren't the greatest, but they do offer physical activity, fun, and the opportunity to gain experience in teamwork and leadership. I would just be wary about joining the badminton team. Years ago, I was a victim of racial prejudice by the coach, who is still there today. Generally he does not let you "make the team" if you are obviously of Latin American or Mexican American descent. I had made the team based on my Asian looks, but I am a certain percentage Latin American, and when he found out, he told me that I was unfit to play because of it. He then resigned in fear that I would report him but came back to coach after I had graduated. Also, be careful if you're a young Asian girl on the team. He is a flirtatious guy with a reputation for getting too close to the girls and picking the varsity team based on cuteness [girls only] and not actual talent or skill. Mothers and fathers beware. This guy is out for your babies. Other than that, great school! I miss it dearly, but I know it is somewhere that I hope to send my children to in the future. The staff here teaches great moral values, tolerance, and the academics are up to par so as to prepare you for college.

so bad. ew.. I swear, this school drains every ounce of patience I have left. Every day feels like…read morea new level of chaos, disorganization, and pointless stress, like the place is actively trying to make things harder than they need to be. The vibe is off, the rules make no sense, and half the time it feels like nobody actually cares about the students' experience. Walking onto campus already puts me in a bad mood because I know I'm about to deal with the same nonsense all over again. Honestly, I'm so over it.

Chino hills aquatics had swim lessons here this year (2023)…read more Parking is fine and there's solar panel covers which seem standard these days. They provide good shade. The pool here is nice enough there's a ton of steps to get to the pool and the elevator wasn't an option to get down to it. The concrete benches are uncomfortable.

Office ladies were the worst representatives of this school. BIG blonde lady/Main office lady and…read moreMyoung Mingie Han had the worst customer service skills. They were rude, unhelpful, and were very complacent in their jobs. I don't know how either one of them got hired. I had the worst experience with both of them.

I'm a Student there honestly the teachers are caring and nice but only problem is it's in a shady…read moreneighborhood now days and recently on a day I was absent some one from the factory behind it tried to jump the fence not only a bunch of weird people oh and a lot of construction recently all over the school

Worst el entry ever. Only went there for one year. I had to move to a different school for how bad…read morethey were treating me. Threw me to a different class, and in that class I was made to face a different direction from everyone else. Took me out of music class. Gave me different horrible food from everyone else when I went to lunch. In the school pictures, they made me stand to where face was cut off from the pictures. Hope this place closes down and are punished for scaring my childhood.

We're currently enrolled in the 2026 summer camp program, and I wanted to take a moment to share…read morehow wonderful our experience has been -- especially with Ms. Esther. My child absolutely lights up when talking about her. Esther has been incredibly patient, warm, and attentive with the kids. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and truly cares about each child in her class. She takes the time to connect with them individually, listens to them, and creates an environment where they feel safe, seen, and excited to learn. As a parent, it means so much to know your child is in the hands of someone so kind and dedicated. Esther has that rare combination of structure and warmth that makes children thrive. My son has grown in confidence and enthusiasm since being in her care, and I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Ms. Esther, for everything you do. Teachers like you make all the difference, and we feel lucky to have you as part of our summer camp experience.

My daughter attended this preschool for one year in the preschool program. Her classroom teacher…read morewas wonderful, caring, and one of the few positives about our experience. Unfortunately, our overall impression of the school and several other staff members was disappointing. One experience that really stood out involved a teacher named Esther, who teaches the 4-5-year-old class. While she may appear friendly at first, our experience with her was very different. One morning, my wife was holding the security gate open for an elderly grandfather who was walking into the preschool. Instead of appreciating the situation, Esther immediately yelled at my wife to close the gate and began lecturing her. Even after my wife explained that she was simply helping an elderly person enter safely, Esther continued to scold her and insisted that the grandfather could open the gate himself. We found her response unnecessarily harsh and lacking basic compassion and professionalism. Another concern was the school's annual Jogathon fundraiser. Families are encouraged to donate money, and children who participate receive a special T-shirt. Staff members then visit the classrooms to celebrate with those children by handing out small toys and snacks. We chose not to participate because we already pay significant tuition and did not feel obligated to make an additional donation. Later, the school sent parents a video of the celebration. Watching it was heartbreaking. My daughter was one of the children without the fundraiser shirt, and she was left standing in the back while the other children celebrated together. She was essentially separated from the group because we didn't donate. Regardless of the purpose of the fundraiser, I don't believe young children should ever be singled out or excluded based on whether their parents contribute financially. The children have no control over those decisions, and schools should make every effort to ensure all students feel included. I'm glad we ultimately decided to move our daughter to another school. While we appreciated her classroom teacher, our overall experience left us disappointed, and I would not recommend this preschool based on what our family experienced.

I Am A Student At Northam And I Have Been Going To This School Since I Was 4 Years Old, My Mom Went…read moreHere And So Did My Tias And Tios. This School Has Definitely Gotten Better Over The Years This Year Has Been The Best So Far Though Because We Have Gotten New Desks, A Soccer And Basketball Team As Well As A Science Olympiad Team (That I Was On) That Has Won Silver Medal This Year At The 2023 Olympiad. The Teachers Are Very Nice And Genuinely Care About Their Students. Northam Also Has Many Resources For Parents And Children Both. I Am So Sad I Have To Leave This School Soon! Overall I 100% Recommend This School!

Good School... Alot better than it used to be, I'll tell you that much. Principal is very involved…read moreand her husband is an outstanding teacher coach too (at another school)

Personally i like this school but, the people here are so freaking rude the boys make fun of girls…read moreall the time and i feel and some other s girl feel like they can't catch a break and the food! omg i will never look at the food the same way am sorry but no one time i got food posaining from the food i like the school but they think that the boys are okay and mostly never get in trouble like am sick of it i hate the people here ( no offense to los molinos, just saying my truth)

Memories here teachers rude not gonna say names but one teacher didjt let me have recces for like a…read moremonth. Also in my last week before I moved schools I had to move seats not sitting by my friend when we weren't even talking Also had bad experience and n 3rd grade with ms.lee when you got in trouble once she wasn't understanding and held a grudge for the whole year . I got in trouble once with my friend and she announced to the whole class very loud ______(my name)your being called to principals office). Honestly after Mrs.Venezuela left as principal it was never the same.

As my first school year at south hills academy nears its end... I can say I am impressed at the…read moreeducation my 4 year old kindergartener received in her first year of school. I will say I have had my complaints about and with the school, but now with "head of school" gone I feel comfortable sending my child back next year. The previous "head of school" (Mr. Emmanuel Lacoste) seemed like a dictator and I was unsure about sending my daughter there next year. However, he recently abruptly resigned and I have noticed the administration moving towards positive change. The majority of the staff are very nice and always saying hello. I have had my complaints with the school regarding communication which have been addressed appropriately. The school now has provided better communication and they seem more willing to hear concerns. Previously I emailed the head of school and never received a response. I called many times and spoke to the head of school one time and asked to meet with him. He assured me I could walk into his office anytime. The next day I went to try to meet with him, and he was unable to meet with me. I believe the school is headed in a positive direction and I plan to send both of my daughters there in the future. To those reading these reviews... there are evident fake reviews by people who find it necessary to make fake accounts and try to hide behind a negative review. I'd urge you to ask a parent about their experience rather than just read a review from someone who may be a previous parent or ex employee.

First time enrolling both of my kids for summer school. This week is their third week. Everything…read moredone through google form. I attempted to contact them multiple times through phone calls/ emails, with no answers/ replied. If I showed up in person, sometimes someone buzzed me in to the office, sometimes no one in the office and I had to try another time. Good thing my kids already older and they can communicate things with me. But I will not consider this school for regular attendance based on gap of communication among staff, educators and parents. It feels that parents concerns are not appreciated. The issue that I had was class changes, updating pick up person form. Had to do it multiple times and still not updated. So if you enroll your kids in summer school, pick your classes wisely. My daughter accidentally picked 3 science classes back to back and the school did not make any attempt to help us to change it until the next two days. One of this science class, my daughter was the only student there. For third week of summer school, my daughter chose spanish class as her last class of the day, and she was enrolled to something else. ---update 7/22/26 in response to South Hills Business Manager--- Thank you for your response. I appreciate your feedback. However, I would like to understand how South Hills Academy ensures that parents are able to effectively communicate their concerns with the Summer School division when emails go unanswered, phone calls are not returned, and, upon visiting the front office in person, I was instructed to "just email the director." I followed the process your staff directed me to follow by emailing the director, yet I did not receive any response or acknowledgment from South Hills Academy. As a parent, this leaves me without a clear avenue to address legitimate concerns. I would appreciate your clarification on how parents are expected to communicate when the established channels are unresponsive. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

Good student to teacher ratio! It's like having the perks of a private school without leaving you…read morebankrupt. The AA program is also a great perk that lets you leave the school set up for success ! 18 years old with a HS diploma and Associate Degree all for free

I went to 5 high schools due to having to move a lot and this was by far the worst one. Even the…read moreadult school ranked higher. They scrapped the bottom of the barrel for teachers here. So many were obviously burnt out and just wanted a stable pay. You won't find, save 2-4 teachers per grade level, who actually will put in more work than just going through the motion. The administration is just another bureaucratic jumping point for a better gig down the future. They don't really care. I think I interacted with the principal once and she immediately acted like a pompous fuck. They also try to frame the school in the most positive light, such as being the only school in the district to improve by 15 points on some standardized BS test, when if any of the students had a brain, they can easily check that those gains still amount to last place. As for the students. Worst pile of cesspool trash of them all. Most are thieves and wanna-bee thugs. Most are still living with their parents at 24-28 and can barely afford a car if at all. This was predictable from their shitty work ethic, low IQ, yet somehow pretentious notions of themselves when attending at this place. It's a cancer that will swallow your kids up.