Gahr High School is a traditional school that is working its way to the top with more funds that will improve their system and has a tremendous amount of potential despite the already high placement it receives for me. Huntington set me up for college and the rest of my life better than any high school I could have ever imagined. The buildings are all beautiful and white, and it is most well known for our theater building. Counselors and the college counselor always make sure seniors have what they need to apply to college, get scholarships, get internships, etc. There are tons of options for people interested in STEM, music, art, law, business, and more. I also hope that the toxic competitive culture dies down a bit because although competition is needed to succeed it can get to the point where kids feel drained and depressed.Read 784 Reviews, Senior: LACES is one of the best schools in terms of college preparation and guidance through the college application process. The school's ASB always had spirit weeks and put together school dances in the gym at least once a month, which was amazing. Please click the headline for more information. But the small size of a school does have its cons and one of them is the fact that we become underfunded at times and some programs and classes aren't there. Of course it is a two-way street, so personally I always find the resources and information I need for classes and other thing such as senior portraits. Of course it is a two-way street, so personally I always find the resources and information I need for classes and other thing such as senior portraits. There are a lot of conservatories such as digital media, theatre, culinary and hospitality, visual arts, classical dance, classical voice and much more. It turned me into the man I am today, the last four years were one of the best parts of my life. Some teachers were excellent, some not so much. There are a lot of conservatories such as digital media, theatre, culinary and hospitality, visual arts, classical dance, classical voice and much more. The program at the Los Angeles Unified School District, which now oversees roughly 200 magnets, was created in the 1970s as part of a court-ordered desegregation plan. There is a sports team or club for everybody, I would highly recommend my school to others who are on the fence about attending. Besides the somewhat dirty and bare environment, there are upgrades that are being implemented that make me regret not being able to witness or experience them in person! Counselors and the college counselor always make sure seniors have what they need to apply to college, get scholarships, get internships, etc. At Foothill it is believed that everyone can go to college and in turn counseling, guidance, resources, and connections are provided to any and all students who walk through the schools doors. I also think that because many of the teachers assign projects, this gives students an opportunity to collaborate with others and learn more about what it's like to work with a team. Compared to the prior schools I have attended, this school has challenged me and prepared me mentally and academically to become a better individual. My experience at Daniel Pearl was overall wonderful. The school is very safe due to it's small size and attention to the students from the staff. Not only did I get to go and support our sports teams, but I made lifetime friends with the girls on my team. There are a lot of opportunities and clubs you can take part of in the campus. Some of my favorite meals are pancakes w/strawberries and whip cream, alfredo pasta with bread, and buffalo wings with French fries. My overall experience at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has mostly been a great experience. Students at Community Magnet Charter School come from all over Los Angeles through the LAUSD magnet program. They sacrificed their lunch time to help students for an upcoming test and some even let you sit in on their other lessons if you had a free period. I would like there to be a change in the organization of after school student pick up. As the Dec. 18 deadline for magnet applications approaches, this Los Angeles Times map … If an AP course isn't offered, the faculty gives immense support to self studiers. Sato focuses on academics far more than surrounding schools and programs, while this does lead to high test scores, school spirit and activities are clearly lacking from the student body. Then, in AP Photography, we had a Downtown LA field trip where we got to visit and take photos of famous architectural buildings all over Los Angeles.Read 391 Reviews, Senior: Throughout my years in high school I am really glad I applied to Palisades High because it made me feel very empowered and determined to succeed. I am currently a senior, and although school has gone online because of COVID-19, contacting my college counselor is still very helpful. I was a member of the cheer squad and it was such a fun experience. For example, in Choir, I performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, and also had the opportunity to sing alongside Billy Ray Cyrus to honor Borderline victim Sgt. All teachers did show a love for their students that is unique to Canyon High School that made me value my experience there. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, and magnet school ratings. However, the fact that students have a chance to become close to teachers and the teachers do their best, it sort of balances it out. There are so so so many clubs open to students to join, to branch out and explore! They strive to enforce Clark's formal dress code standard, which contributes to the campus' professional environment. There are tons of options for people interested in STEM, music, art, law, business, and more. We also participate in journalism conventions and many of the staff are recognized and win awards. The campus is also extremely diverse and lively, where everyone has their own story and interests. The school is an everybody knows everybody type of community which puts more responsibility among the soon to be leaders of the world. The school's ASB always had spirit weeks and put together school dances in the gym at least once a month, which was amazing. Read more on how this ranking was calculated. You won't regret it! High standards make magnet schools very competitive; some have long waiting lists of students vying to get in. Ron Helus at his funeral, which was shown on live television. Learning a second language is great and will be beneficial later on in life. While many students struggle on these projects, the students are more connected through combined hardship. I was given amazing opportunities and activities in those classes. One of the things I have appreciated most from attending Foothill is how the teachers and administration and fellow students constantly push you to do your best, even if you don't succeed. Although there are no sports teams, Clark athletes such as myself are given the opportunity to play for the high school closest to our home address. Although the school was still getting established, the teachers and administrators were caring and passionate about what they do, and it really made a difference in the students' motivation! Please note: Student-teacher ratio is not a representation of average class size. A few things I would hope change in the future is more school spirit! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly, and the teachers have a passion for what they do. Ever since, I have made many new friends, met the best teachers, and amazing staff members. Throughout my years in high school I am really glad I applied to Palisades High because it made me feel very empowered and determined to succeed. In the end, the school is great for those who want to feel more connected to their classmates and don't mind a bit of rigor and stress along the way. Our teachers are engaging and creative, ours students are some of the most talented and dedicated learners, and we have progressed tremendously through the introduction of sports to our campus; sixth year here we come! What all teachers had, however, was a love and care for their students. They sacrificed their lunch time to help students for an upcoming test and some even let you sit in on their other lessons if you had a free period. Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. Not to mention I live about 10 miles away. I also engaged in its journalism program, and it's amazing for such a small body. The school is near the beach and everyday afterschool me and my friends get to see the relaxing view of the beach. In addition, the combination of the middle with high school students on one campus allows the transition between middle to high school become more smooth, as well as allows middle schoolers to seek solace and guidance from upperclassmen who have been in their shoes once before. Going to Westminster High School was a good choice because here, I made some of the greatest friends as well as learned how to have fun. Elliott Elementary School is a great school in the Cerritos/ Norwalk area in southern California. I have improved as a student over the past four years at SOCES. I was a member of the cheer squad and it was such a fun experience. It is also very important that you understand how you learn best, and you'll have to teach yourself a lot. A great contribution to their effective teaching methods would be their patience with the students, as well as incorporating humor to capture the attention of students during lectures and class addresses. There are so so so many clubs open to students to join, to branch out and explore! However, the fact that students have a chance to become close to teachers and the teachers do their best, it sort of balances it out. Sato is a small community school that embraces student's passions. For example, in Choir, I performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, and also had the opportunity to sing alongside Billy Ray Cyrus to honor Borderline victim Sgt. Moreover, GALS LA is special because it focuses on strengthening the mind-body connection in young females through physical movement, habits of heart and mind, family engagement, and cultural pride. Look up public schools and districts by address or ZIP code. All teachers did show a love for their students that is unique to Canyon High School that made me value my experience there. 333 S. Beaudry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017. Find Community Magnet Charter Elementary School test scores, student-teacher ratio, parent reviews and teacher stats. These projects emphasize the importance of collaboration, collective learning, and the engineering design method. All students have the opportunity to apply to different programs, classes, r volunteering opportunities. Most teachers are great and actually care about their students. There are a lot of options to choose for AP classes and the college readiness is good at the school. Overall, I do not regret going to Palisades Charter High School. Because magnet schools have limited enrollment, students must apply and meet certain academic requirements to be accepted. I am very comfortable and familiar here at this school.Read 347 Reviews, Alum: Huntington Beach High School offered me an amazing high school experience. Everybody is super friendly and kind. They had a few problems but not to many to not say how good the school was, one thing I want to say is that I wish I played more sports but I am also happy for what I accomplished. From my experience at the school, I was very pleased with their "learn by doing" approach to academics, which may have been adopted from Cal Poly Pomona. Be prepared to be really busy while going to this school, and if you're not, you're doing something wrong! Reviews on Magnet Schools in Los Angeles, CA - Open Magnet Charter School, Brentwood Science Magnet School, Westside Neighborhood School, The Science Academy STEM Magnet, Girls Academic Leadership Academy, Seedlings Great and Small, Braddock Drive Elementary School, Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School, Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Sammy Lee Medical & Health Science Magnet My last year in DBHS definitely had more spirit than before, but I believe that it can get even better. I am currently a senior, and although school has gone online because of COVID-19, contacting my college counselor is still very helpful. I can see that staff are working hard to keep all the same traditions and yearly schedules maintained. My last year in DBHS definitely had more spirit than before, but I believe that it can get even better. Academics were not particularly impressive— a wide range of APs were offered but not all teachers truly knew how to teach it. There are a lot of options to choose for AP classes and the college readiness is good at the school. Magnet Schools in Los Angeles on YP.com. In addition, the combination of the middle with high school students on one campus allows the transition between middle to high school become more smooth, as well as allows middle schoolers to seek solace and guidance from upperclassmen who have been in their shoes once before.Read 413 Reviews, Senior: I really enjoyed my experience at Santa Susana High School. Overall it is a good school! We practiced every day, and with the convenient location of HBHS near the beach, we were able to have beach practices! Everything is easily accessible and everyone is familiar with each other. CAMS is also very specialized! Most of my friends enjoy school and the school is very accepting of students' freedom to express themselves. From my experience at the school, I was very pleased with their "learn by doing" approach to academics, which may have been adopted from Cal Poly Pomona. While many students struggle on these projects, the students are more connected through combined hardship. my experience at EA was really good I learned a decent amount but the teachers expect way too much from us especially if your student is advance just be aware if your child Advanced teachers will expect you to know everything. I look forward to growing tremendously in the next few years and being prepared to attend the college of my choice.Read 385 Reviews, Junior: Going to school at Foothill Tech has been an amazing experience, one I am not soon to forget. For instance, we recently won our first pacemaker for our online website! If you are looking for a safe, creative, and academically stimulating environment for your child, please consider sending them to GALS. After attending the school for three years now, I can say with confidence that I am beyond satisfied with the quality of the teachers and office faculty. Fax: (213) 241-8482. I was pretty nervous, but now I am going to become a senior. The school is an everybody knows everybody type of community which puts more responsibility among the soon to be leaders of the world.Read 21 Reviews, Freshman: My overall experience at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has mostly been a great experience. See school trends, attendance boundaries, rankings, ... Los Angeles. Reviews on Magnet Elementary Schools in Los Angeles, CA - Brentwood Science Magnet School (5/5), Melrose Avenue Elementary School (5/5), Open Magnet Charter School (4.6/5), Wonderland Ave Elementary School (4/5), Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School (4.3/5), Braddock Drive Elementary School (5/5), Los Feliz Elementary School (4.5/5), The Science Academy STEM Magnet … LACES is one of the best schools in terms of college preparation and guidance through the college application process. Most of my friends enjoy school and the school is very accepting of students' freedom to express themselves.Read 532 Reviews, Senior: What I loved about this school is the amount of classes there are. All teachers did show a love for their students that is unique to Canyon High School that made me value my experience there. What I loved about this school is the amount of classes there are. The school is near the beach and everyday afterschool me and my friends get to see the relaxing view of the beach. You will find at least one club that fits your interests if not more. CAMS is also very specialized! They really want to prepare you for the future and what it's like in an actual workplace.At Santa Susana, I majored in both Vocal Music and Graphics & Publications. Listed at sixth in the district is the magnet school Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High, at 252 nationally, seventh is Elizabeth Learning Center at 277, and eighth is Downtown Business High at 360. I was given amazing opportunities and activities in those classes. They had a few problems but not to many to not say how good the school was, one thing I want to say is that I wish I played more sports but I am also happy for what I accomplished. While Foothill may not grant the most traditional high school experience, it delivers on all other fronts and never disappoints. As the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families continue to be our number one priority, Los Angeles Unified will only reopen school facilities for students when county and state public health officials announce it is appropriate to do so. Community Magnet Charter School (CMCS) is a National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District serving grades K-5.The school is located in the canyons above Westwood in the Bel Air neighborhood. Primarily an engineering and biomedical school, Sato pushes students through rigorous grade-wide projects. Not only are the teachers good but the food is amazing! At Foothill it is believed that everyone can go to college and in turn counseling, guidance, resources, and connections are provided to any and all students who walk through the schools doors. I met my best friends and the fact that it's a small school allowed me to easily socialize with other people including the staff and teachers. #22 Best Magnet High Schools in Los Angeles Area Senior : For the last 100 years, Simi Valley high School has provided a positive and supportive learning environment for students, and holds a critical place in the community's overall spirit and cohesiveness. We practiced every day, and with the convenient location of HBHS near the beach, we were able to have beach practices! Not only are the teachers good but the food is amazing! Please. While the school places an emphasis on science and technology, there is a wide variety of clubs which fulfill the diverse interests of each and every student. I credit the success of this system with the help of the teachers, who have not only the credentials to teach, but the heart and the talents necessary to have students understand and master the teacher's respective subjects. Ron Helus at his funeral, which was shown on live television. The theater program at HBHS is so well known, that people transfer from different districts just to be a part of it. The food at Pali has to be one of my favorite things about the school. These projects emphasize the importance of collaboration, collective learning, and the engineering design method. Being in cheer taught be how to be more confident and believe in myself more. While many students struggle on these projects, the students are more connected through combined hardship. Sato focuses on academics far more than surrounding schools and programs, while this does lead to high test scores, school spirit and activities are clearly lacking from the student body. CAMS is also very specialized! There are so many sports that are available for everyone to tryout as well as clubs that students can join and be involved. Love the football program, it could turn a boy into a man and teach them a lesson and could not just teach them to play football but could help them turn into a well respected young man. They work tirelessly to make sure every student in every grade have the resources they need. Be prepared to be really busy while going to this school, and if you're not, you're doing something wrong! Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. We're an independent nonprofit that provides parents with in-depth school quality information. I met my best friends and the fact that it's a small school allowed me to easily socialize with other people including the staff and teachers. Ratio of students to full-time equivalent teachers. The teachers are also very helpful and always make time for office hours for students to ask questions. I have learned great skills that are helping me prepare for college! Overall, MSTMA is a very openminded and community based school that accepts all their students and makes sure they succeed in their goals.Read 57 Reviews, Senior: Overall it is a good school! From my experience at the school, I was very pleased with their "learn by doing" approach to academics, which may have been adopted from Cal Poly Pomona. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Public Schools in Los Angeles, CA. There is also a small village with popular stores that many students enjoy like Starbucks, Subway, Ralphs, a café called Palisades Garden and many more. Overall Valley Alternative Magnet a nice small school. There were many campus clubs and ways to stay involved on campus. Everything is easily accessible and everyone is familiar with each other. Academics were not particularly impressive— a wide range of APs were offered but not all teachers truly knew how to teach it. 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