Valley Oak Charter School

907 El Centro Street

School District

Ojai Unified
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 02, 2023

I wish I could write a glowing review but I can’t get anyone to effectively respond to my admission questions or even call me back. I’ve been actively contacting this school since the beginning of summer with several appointment cancellations (from the school). It’s now nearing the end of summer and the director “no-showed” to our latest appointment. I’m sure this is a great school, but they seem to have issues handling the basics. Finding out basic information shouldn’t be this complicated or frustrating. This makes me wonder what other inefficient methods are used here when you can’t manager a simple phone call meeting.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2016

Wow, this school is all heart and soul. The teachers are wonderful and clearly doing what they love (and with love). It may not be fancy, but the investment in truly, holistically, educating the kids is 150% there. They provide resources and guidance to parents new to home-schooling - as well as handle the bureaucratic state requirements component. I believe there are currently about 75 kids in the school - which is plenty to cultivate a social community within which the children can unfold. And it's wonderful to meet and learn from other parents on the journey of sincerely seeking the best learning environment for their sprouts. The principal is a wonderful mother-hen presence with a passion for her beloved project. This homeschool hybrid charter may be a new approach to education, but this school has been doing it for 14 years and they've really developed it into something well organized and enriching for families who want to collaborate in their children's education. So glad we've found it! My daughter LOVES her school.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2014

Great school, great staff. But you have to be prepared to be involved! This is for homeschoolers. It's a hybrid. Academics at home and Enrichment classes at a brick & mortar. 2 days a week, lots of support, plus field trips. The kids are super sweet, so if this is a last resort school for your unruly little monsters, can you please go somewhere else?
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2007

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Submitted by parent on May 17, 2007

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