Saint Bonaventure High School

3167 Telegraph Road

Ventura, CA 93003

7 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 03, 2024

Upon transferring our student we were told we could not have the transcripts unless we paid the remaining balance of tuition. This is against state code and yet the administrators seem to either be unaware of such code or they don't care. Our student did not find the school worth staying in because of the students and the misconduct that seems to be acceptable by "star" athletes or kids of donors. There is a great disconnect between the teachers and the rest of the administration. The teachers seemed to be great but the administrators not so much.
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2023

I could only give one star because zero stars was not an option. There is a reason why people call this the "Buena" of Catholic Schools. In fairness to Buena, this school pales in comparison. Just because you pay tuition, does not mean that it is a good school.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2022

We are only a couple months away from graduation and, I'm still waiting for something to be done about the awful experience we had with the girls softball team leaders. That's the first problem and I had hoped it would be the only problem however, it is now the least of our problems. The PSAT in 11th grade is used to determine scholarships for college, something I did not know until it was to late. Everything we needed to know about the college application process, scholarships, etc was offered after the college application deadline. There is no accountability for anything. It feels like a boys club even though there is a female principal who has been very nice and, seemed concerned about the problems and offered to help. There has not been any follow through on any of the issues. I do not recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2020

I can't imagine my daughter at another school. The larger public schools are great. However, my daughter attended a smaller junior high for K-8. We were looking for a smaller, supportive environment for her to thrive. SBHS has several opportunities for a strong HS learning experience- clubs, sports, and challenging AP classes are all available. We have had the best experience. She has a core group of peers at her academic level. They offer college prep and AP/Honors for the core subjects. I am so impressed with the tech that they integrate into every single class. Teachers are connected to students. I am so glad we made the choice to send her to SBHS.
Submitted by student on September 09, 2019

I would recommend to go ANYWHERE else than this school. Get financial aid and go to La Reina, Oaks Christian, anywhere else but here.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2017

So glad we sent our child here. It was everything we were looking for in a school. Not just a education, but teaches the value of leadership, faith, family and friends.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2013

If you are a parent of child with a learning disability this is not the school for your child. I have a son with ADHD and other health impairment and we had the most difficult time. Teachers are not knowledgable when it comes to children who are non cookie cutter. Administration has no idea about their own STEP plan or information on IEP'S. Staff should be more concerned with learning about these "outside of the box" thinkers. This is a very sad situation for parents and students who want to attend their local catholic school.