East River High School

650 East River Falcons Way

School District

Orange County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 30, 2022

After having had two kids go through this school and listening to others, I have come to the conclusion that the high school experience is what you make it. I was and am a very involved parent. My second was an ESE kid so the school knew me well. They were very responsive. My son got the attention he needed. The principal there is very good. So I ask that others read these parent reviews with a grain of salt. Your experience could be different. Lord knows mine was for sure and I have one more kid to go.
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2021

Very good curriculum and is a magnet school for first responders etc. While teachers are caring and compassionate and most are experienced, administration can be un-cooperative with inclusion and refuse to modify or adapt teaching styles to federal requirements or best cater for students who are visual learners or have other learning differences. The Counselors are helpful and work hard to match elective options.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2021

Only good things are their JROTC Program, Mr. O'Such's physics class, and engineering classes.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2018

My son just graduated from ERH this year. We never had any problems . The teachers are great help. They were there for him when he needed advice. The principal made a huge difference in school.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2017

We have had 2 students attend East River HS. We could not be more pleased with the faculty and staff. Awesome principal and overall a great teaching staff.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2017

This is school is great however the harshness of the phone rule is ridiculous. A straight A student in all honors and ap classes gets their phone taken away 6 mins before the bell rings is absurd. They have no right to take the phone and make the parents pick it up when parents work till 6:30 pm and can't pick up the phone before the office closes at 4:30 pm
Submitted by student on January 31, 2017

every dean and or teachers that ive had will point out your flaws if you have a 100% theirs still something your doing wrong. had a teacher cuss at me but nothing was done worst school theyll really make you feel like nothing
Submitted by student on November 16, 2016

It's a beautiful high school with great teachers and clubs.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2016

Great school! My kids went there and they did great and loved it. Good teachers, the school is very clean and my kids and their friends had a great experience there.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2016

Nobody cares, counselors are arrogant, teachers distribute "A" and make students think they are doing great till hit by reality. they introduced technology however most teachers don't know how to use it. just show that you have sent the assignment and you make a "100". this has to stop.
Submitted by other on September 04, 2015

Highly progressive school with policies that are enforced equally and fairly. Teachers are caring and the students are involved, for the most part. It's a nice campus as well.
Submitted by teacher on August 12, 2015

I taught at ERHS for 3 years and it is a great school. I know all of the inner working since I was a teacher there and it is truly one of the finer ones in the county. It is a new school however, and some of the things you'd expect from a new school are glaring. Administration does the best with what it's given, but it's obvious they are inexperienced. Also, school spirit is severely lacking among the students. But besides that, the school is wonderful: he teachers are passionate, the students are well-behaved and motivated and the school just earned an A grade.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2015

I have read the other reviews of this school. Keep in mind that this school is new and with that being said, it is in the beginning stages of establishing a history. The school is a great school with amazing teachers and support staff. The school is the cleanest high school I have ever seen and the student body is working hard to build a good reputation. My daughter has attended ERHS for 2 years now and has loved all of her teachers. These teachers set aside tutoring time all on there own. They added an AP track to the curriculum and it is managed by an amazing Guidance Counselor. The sports teams are dedicated individuals focused on sportsmanship and playing hard. My daughter has played with other schools in the area and it has been a disappointment to see such rude, cocky children along with Coaches who have been dismissed mid game for poor behavior. What this school needs is more support from the community to help build a legacy, not criticism.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2014

Coming from my kids and his friends the school is great and its building up, the teachers are very helpful they always give good reviews about the deans, keeping kids from being late and being there at the right time. Grades are improving.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2013

The teachers are okay, they just need more support. The deans and upper staff are lost on how to run and manage a high school. Erhs is the most unoganized school that my 3 kids have ever gone too. The kids and the community need very serious help. They frequently fight, cause disruption in the classroom, and bring many drugs to school says my children. As a fellow parent I would highly recommend not putting your son and daughter in erhs.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2013

I have two kids at this school and have never had an issue. both my kids are responsible and keep their nose clean and respect the staff and enjoy their school experience.
Submitted by parent on July 10, 2013

East River High School is a poorly managed school. Administration doesn't care about the students. The teachers try but have little to no support. Other students are rude and disrespectful, frequent fights occur at the school.
Submitted by other on May 27, 2012

East River is a fantastic school! Teachers are caring and provide a great education for the kids. There are many extracurricular opportunities. The parents who are involved help make the school great! The school has award winning band, chorus, visual arts, sports and robotics programs.