- School District
- Grade5-12
- Teacher/Student Ratio1:16
- Typecharter
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- Submitted by parent on March 28, 2024There is no diversity at this school what so ever, students call other students the N word and write it on school property. The African American students get in trouble and suspended over the smallest things compared to the majority ethnicity there. Teachers do not stay on top of the grades. And with the sports they only really allow the Hispanic/Latino students to join the team. I was warned to take my child out this school by some of the staff.
- Submitted by parent on October 04, 2023Do not send your child to this school!!!
- Submitted by parent on September 22, 2022This school is not the best they are every disrespectful can’t go to the staffs for nothing these teacher are not helpful they act more like kids then teacher they only here for a pay check .
- Submitted by parent on February 13, 2022Soy un padre que tengo un hijo de hace 3 años en esta escuela, y realmente el primer año de experiencia fue excelente. Pero desde los dos últimos años bajó en todo, (maestros, staff, apoyo a los estudiantes) el currículo académico no es recomendable, hay mucha falta de maestros y todo ahora lo relacionan a la pandemia. Puede que la pandemia sea una de las causas pero no que sea una consistencia en todo para no brindar un currículo bueno de calidad para todos los estudiantes. Yo no recomiendo esta escuela.
- Submitted by parent on September 07, 2018Estoy iniciando así que tengo mucha expectativa
- Submitted by parent on August 27, 2018Buena el personal se esfuerza y es amable con los padres y estudiantes
- Submitted by parent on August 27, 2018La escuela ha se un buen trabajo tratando a los estudiantes y padres
- Submitted by parent on August 27, 2018El personal es amable con los padres y estudiantes
- Submitted by parent on August 20, 2018I would rate this school a 9/10 because if your student is doing bad they actually contact you and make an effort to see you and try to help you son or daughter get better.
- Submitted by parent on August 20, 2018This school is the best that my daughters have ever had
- Submitted by parent on August 18, 2018I do not agree when students ask a classmate first about late homework, rather than asking teachers first. On occasions kids don't explain the missing work well.
- Submitted by parent on August 08, 2018The school does a good job on treating the students and parents with respect.
- Submitted by parent on August 07, 2018my student love to come to school every day
- Submitted by parent on August 03, 2018All the experience is great, the staff are really hardworking people helping students and families.
- Submitted by parent on July 30, 2018My 2 children both love the school and they truly appreciate all there teachers and the educative programs provided for them for the best of there education life.
- Submitted by parent on July 30, 2018I am so happy and thankful that my kids got accepted because I know their going to get what it takes to became profecionals
- Submitted by parent on July 23, 2018Observations of staff catering more to Hispanics. Hoping communication is increased for all families. Would like for the school year experience to be welcoming and fair for all students and families.
- Submitted by parent on July 23, 2018The best experience ever l was hoping my daughter to get in because they have very good opportunities to learn and succeed
- Submitted by parent on July 23, 2018Por el momento a sido buena espero que con el tiempo sea mucho mejor para mi y para ellos tambien.
- Submitted by parent on July 23, 2018I had a couple issues but overall it has been great. Love all the office staff. They are always very nice and professional.
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