Ladera Vista Junior High School

1700 East Wilshire Avenue

School District

Fullerton Elementary
Grade

7-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 06, 2023

What happened on 09/14/2017 you must speak about this
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2017

This school should take ownership and go public about the incident happened on 09/14/2017.Shame on the school management!
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2017

This school is an amazing school and also yhe teachers are so helpful and kind.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2015

I pulled my child out of another school into LV, and I have seen drastic improvement with her learning and focus. I have had private talks with her teacher and am more than pleased that they listened to my concerns and are helping me and my child along the way. I love that this school is not just academic based but focuses on the arts and having my child well rounded is what I am looking for.
Submitted by other on August 17, 2014

I am not sure how to rate the school right now. The school has provided well as far as academics and I do not have much concern on that. However, recent experience having a "one lunch time" is something to think about. I understand that short staff is happening at the moment but it is something to think about that can increase violence to the school. Individuals would want to cut the line so they can be ahead and able to have their meal and the others are UNABLE to have their meal because the bell has rang. We give children advice to eat. to nourish our brain to function well in education, well, then SOLVE THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY because someone can get hurt because of trying to just have their food and survive the day. I have also encountered an individual was not able to have their lunch because of such a long time. IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THESE CHILDREN, YOU WOULD NOT HAVE THEM STARVE DURING CLASS that can prevent them from focusing in school. Thank You!
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2014

Ladera Vista is such a special Junior High School. Their Administration and Staff are top-notch, and the environment is warm and caring. The recent emphasis on the Arts has been impressive,and my daughter absolutely loves going to school every day. Recently they held an event called Passport to The Arts, which included interactive stations for students to visit, a morning assembly featuring Aztec Dancers, Taiko Drummers, and a Renaissance-Style Quartet. In the afternoon students performed Shakespeare in the round. All the teachers even dressed Renaissance-Style! This school really goes the extra mile to ensure that students are offered fun and interesting learning experiences, and the environment is warm and caring. I couldn't be happier as a parent!
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2014

I LOVE Ladera Vista! Our school has been transformed under the leadership of our new administrative team! The school climate is so positive and my daughter loves coming to school every day. I love the high academic expectations and the focus on the arts to support student learning. This is the way that Junior High is supposed to be! Way to go LV!
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2013

LaDera Vista in the 2012-2013 school year has been unorganized and poorly lead by the current co Principal. The instruction and safety of the students have been compromised. An honest, experienced Educational Leader with the foresight to instill high standards of instruction, professionalism, procedures, and bully prevention is needed to change LV's current state.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2012

I have an 8th grader in this school and she is on the 504 plan. The entire year she has failed multiple classes and the school has refused to cooperate and follow the plan. She is supposed to be able to go in another room for extra help on tests and isn't allowed because the teacher said "she takes too long". She is supposed to have extra time to hand in homework and the teacher refuses to cooperate to give it to her when she is absent or missing an assignment. When we finally get it, he gives her half credit. They do not reply to any attempts of communication including phone calls, notes, or emails. The guidance counselor says she is very busy. This is her excuse to take one to two weeks to call back. I've been there several times for meetings and they promise they will do everything and NEVER follow through. They are supposed to check her agenda and sign it to make sure the homework assignments are written down and that lasted about a week. She is supposed to be able to make up tests when she gets a D or an F or misses school and they won't let her because she will end up missing class to do it and they won't allow her to stay after to do it because the teacher has things to do.
Submitted by other on February 10, 2012

I went to Ladera Vista seventh and eight grade and I have to say overall it is academically an excellent school. I took honor classes and they have helped me in high school. The teachers are amazing and they aid you in any trouble or area you have difficulty in. Proud to be an LV Spartan of 2010-2011!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

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Submitted by parent on March 15, 2010

I am also a parent of a student at Ladera Vista and see no problems there. I believe drugs and gangs are at every school including private. It's how you raise your kids and trust the choices they will make because of their up bringing.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2010

I am a parent of an eighth grader at Ladera Vista J.H. I have no complaints about the school's academics, but some of things going on, on campus are very disturbing. My child has told me that an numerous occasions drugs have been offered to her, on campus during school hours, in the bathroom and on the field. The staff is quick to react to these drug offenses, but maybe some practices should be put in place to be proactive about letting the drugs get onto school grounds. Also it seems like there are a lot of gang kids going to L.V. now as well. I would definitely think twice before I would send my child to this school if I were a new parent looking for a Junior High. I have a younger son and I will not be sending him to this school, looking into private schools now!
Submitted by student on February 13, 2010

I'm currently an 8th grader at L.V. and it's pretty fun but I personally think that some of the teachers need to retire. Some of my favorite teachers were Mrs. Ortiz for science she had no problem helping you if you didn't understand something,but she was also strict when she needs to be.Mr.Montoya for algebra readiness was also a great teacher he explains things well and is only concerned about you getting an education while enjoying learning about it. Mr.Martinez is also a good P.E. teacher he never gives you lower than a C if you try your best. Overall I'm happy at L.V..
Submitted by student on August 10, 2009

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Submitted by parent on March 27, 2008

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Submitted by parent on May 07, 2007

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