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1. #3 Best Private High Schools in California

   Junior: Throughout my five years at Harvard-Westlake, I have come to realize what a unique place it is. Anyone can find a path that suits them: regardless of whether you’re a math superstar, a polyglot, or a talented thespian, there’s something for everyone! With top-notch academics, incredible clubs and a dedicated student body, anyone can succeed and find their- so to speak- niche at HW…. Read 155 reviews

   #3 Best Private High Schools in California.

   Harvard-Westlake School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   CA,

   7-12,

   155 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

   Featured Review: Junior says Throughout my five years at Harvard-Westlake, I have come to realize what a unique place it is. Anyone can find a path that suits them: regardless of whether you’re a math superstar, a polyglot, or a. …

   Read 155 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 1,620,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

2. #15 Best Private High Schools in California

   Senior: Windward excelled my expectations in every possible way. Their sports teams are intense and insane going against the best competition in the country. And the offer and endless stream of activities for your children. The relationship between parents, students, and faculty are all around great. Lots of communication and preparation to ready your children for higher education. The only downside I did notice was every so often our community would be put inside a bubble. Although it’s great to have a nurturing community, someonetimes our children have to see reality for what it is…. Read 78 reviews

   #15 Best Private High Schools in California.

   Windward School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   7-12,

   78 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 5 stars.

   Featured Review: Senior says Windward excelled my expectations in every possible way. Their sports teams are intense and insane going against the best competition in the country. And the offer and endless stream of activities….

   Read 78 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 625,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

3. #29 Best Private High Schools in California

   • North Hollywood, CA•

   • Private School•

   • K-12

   • •

     Rating 4.49 out of 5  49 reviews

   Parent: This school has been magical for my family. My son just started Kinder here and he has flourished tremendously. They create such a fun, safe and empowering space for our kids. The teachers and staff are extremely committed. Their diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging program is the REAL DEAL! We are forever grateful to this place for giving us the relief of knowing our son is happy, safe, seen and thriving beyond what we ever could have imagined. … Read 49 reviews

   #29 Best Private High Schools in California.

   Oakwood School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA,

   K-12,

   49 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says This school has been magical for my family. My son just started Kinder here and he has flourished tremendously. They create such a fun, safe and empowering space for our kids. The teachers and….

   Read 49 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 824,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

4. Parent: We have been at Mayfield Junior School for almost 6 years and we are very pleased with the education our children are receiving. The lower school program is amazing. It is a developmentally appropriate program with emphasis on the education of the entire child. Academics along with music, art, athletics, character, and technology are all emphasized and valued. The middle school program is focused on the development of independence and self advocacy skills. While I do wish the middle school program was more closely monitored for consistency of philosophy from all of the teachers; as one reviewer mentioned, no school is perfect and my issues have in no way impacted the overall education our children are receiving. We are confident that when our children complete MJS they will be prepared academically and also prepared to be compassionate, thoughtful, confident members of society. We feel our children are learning life skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives…. Read 9 reviews

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5. #30 Best Private High Schools in California

   Alum: At Crossroads School, students thrive as learners, artists, and people. Rigorous coursework, paired with high level discussions of society’s major problems, push students to become active global citizens dedicated to making a change in the world. The teachers’ commitment to the students is unparalleled; the learning style often asks students to connect curriculum and their own lives, providing for deep personal and intellectual refection. The campus is vibrant and lively: at lunchtime, some students play music and dance on tables while others can be found rehearsing student theatre, playing in the annual ping pong tournament, engaged in one of the school’s 30+ community service and social justice clubs, and more. Crossroads is a place where students can explore themselves and their passions in a safe, warm environment, all while applying their newfound knowledge to real world problems. Crossroads students prove that even high schoolers can make a difference!… Read 47 reviews

   #30 Best Private High Schools in California.

   Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

   Private School,

   SANTA MONICA, CA,

   K-12,

   47 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

   Featured Review: Alum says At Crossroads School, students thrive as learners, artists, and people. Rigorous coursework, paired with high level discussions of society’s major problems, push students to become active global….

   Read 47 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 1,174,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

6. #36 Best Private High Schools in California

   Sophomore: I love Brentwood! It has opportunities to thrive in whatever way works for you. If you are an athlete, you can play your sport. If you are an artist, you can create masterpieces. If you’re a debater, like me, you can go debate. Every person is able to find the path that works for them. Not only can students thrive individually, Brentwood creates a strong sense of community. Students and faculty alike always cheer each other on. We have awesome community events from September Splash to weekly football games to keep us all connected…. Read 87 reviews

   #36 Best Private High Schools in California.

   Brentwood School

   Private School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   K-12,

   87 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 2 stars.

   Featured Review: Sophomore says I love Brentwood! It has opportunities to thrive in whatever way works for you. If you are an athlete, you can play your sport. If you are an artist, you can create masterpieces. If you’re a debater,….

   Read 87 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 996,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

7. #44 Best Private High Schools in California

   Senior: I loved my six years at Archer and would recommend it to any girl who is invested in their education and loves learning. The teachers are amazing; I have never felt bored by the classes. You are treated not as a child, but (to a certain extent) an equal, where teachers listen to you and are invested in your growth, not only as a student, but as a person as well. I was on the speech and debate team in high school and loved it! Spirit events at Archer are unparalleled! The entire school is brought together at the heart of campus, the courtyard, and there is just so much joy and happiness. I really don’t know how to explain it any other way. I just graduated (class of 2020) and can, without a doubt, say I am ready to take on college with confidence and poise, all which I gained from my education at Archer…. Read 126 reviews

   #44 Best Private High Schools in California.

   The Archer School for Girls

   Private School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   6-12,

   126 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

   Featured Review: Senior says I loved my six years at Archer and would recommend it to any girl who is invested in their education and loves learning. The teachers are amazing; I have never felt bored by the classes. You are….

   Read 126 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 496,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

8. #46 Best Private High Schools in California

   Parent: My daughter has completed her Freshman year at Marymount and I can’t express enough how incredible the year was for her. Socially she made many new friends, who all have different interests, personalities, and goals. The young woman at Marymount really support one another and encourage each other to try new things. Academically, the faculty is extremely attentive to the students and work with them if they need extra help or explanations. Also, Marymount makes sure the students are on track for the college admissions process. They really get to know the students and help guide them every step of the way. I love the events they offer such as the Father/daughter dance, Mother/daughter brunch, and the Father’s BBQ on campus. These types of events really help the parents get to know one another and spend time with their daughter’s friends. If you have a daughter who is looking for a high school in the future, I highly recommend you take a look at Marymount!… Read 118 reviews

   #46 Best Private High Schools in California.

   Marymount High School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   9-12,

   118 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 3 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says My daughter has completed her Freshman year at Marymount and I can’t express enough how incredible the year was for her. Socially she made many new friends, who all have different interests,….

   Read 118 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 322,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

9. #54 Best Private High Schools in California

   Works Here: Buckley has an incredible community of faculty, students, alumni, and parents. I’ve worked at the school for several years now and have been so impressed by the caliber of my colleagues and students.
   In particular, I appreciate how our smaller size encourages students to take on more challenges; my students take rigorous courses while also participating in sports, playing an instrument, writing for the newspaper, and anything else they’re interested in trying.
   The campus is also beautiful, situated in the mountains — there is even a nature trail off the field! The school has incredible, state-of-the-art facilities for arts, tech, athletics, and more. … Read 44 reviews

   #54 Best Private High Schools in California.

   The Buckley School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   SHERMAN OAKS, CA,

   K-12,

   44 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

   Featured Review: Works Here says Buckley has an incredible community of faculty, students, alumni, and parents. I’ve worked at the school for several years now and have been so impressed by the caliber of my colleagues and students. In particular, I appreciate how our smaller size encourages students to take on more challenges; my students take rigorous courses while also participating in sports, playing an instrument, writing…The campus is also beautiful, situated in the mountains — there is even a nature trail off the field! The school has incredible, state-of-the-art facilities for arts, tech, athletics, and more..

   Read 44 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 830,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

10. #66 Best Private High Schools in California

    Senior: My experience at Campbell Hall put lightly, has been life-changing. The school fosters a supportive, enriching community full of people with multiple talents and interests who are ready and excited to learn and make a positive impact every day. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, interesting, and impactful. The teachers are incredibly passionate and experienced. There are endless opportunities to be engaged in the school’s tight-knit community, both on campus and off as well as a strong community of alumnus. Campbell Hall does a great job of setting you up for academic and professional success…. Read 137 reviews

    #66 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Campbell Hall

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CA,

    K-12,

    137 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My experience at Campbell Hall put lightly, has been life-changing. The school fosters a supportive, enriching community full of people with multiple talents and interests who are ready and excited….

    Read 137 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,148,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

12. #69 Best Private High Schools in California

    Junior: YULA is a great modern-orthodox school. They have wonderful teachers and really support student growth. Despite this, I feel as though they could improve their dedication to extracurriculars that are not athletic…. Read 26 reviews

    #69 Best Private High Schools in California.

    YULA High School – Boys Division

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says YULA is a great modern-orthodox school. They have wonderful teachers and really support student growth. Despite this, I feel as though they could improve their dedication to extracurriculars that are….

    Read 26 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 170,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

13. #72 Best Private High Schools in California

    Parent: My daughter attends Milken and it has been a wonderful experience for her and our family. First, the students were so welcoming (and so were parents). Second, the opportunities available are immense – so many electives, athletics and the arts that she could try everything she wanted to before committing once she gets to high school. Her teachers are supportive and when we reached out to ask questions, they were very helpful and attentive. The school has been a very stepped up experience from elementary school – more than we could have expected. The senior leadership has vision, and the students benefit from that. We love it!… Read 56 reviews

    #72 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Milken Community School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    6-12,

    56 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My daughter attends Milken and it has been a wonderful experience for her and our family. First, the students were so welcoming (and so were parents). Second, the opportunities available are immense. …

    Read 56 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 768,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

14. #75 Best Private High Schools in California

    Alum: This is an incredible private school. I attended public school for two years and then my sister and I were accepted into Wildwood. From second to twelfth grade I had an amazing experience here. There is little diversity due to the massive price tag, so we were two of the few people of color at school. The teachers are not paid enough, but they were so passionate and lovely. I never had a class that was larger than 20 and the teachers gave personalized time to each student. The project-based learning helped me become a great critical thinker and I learned how to make a great presentation! The sports were lacking, but that is because Wildwood is an art/STEM school, not an athletic school. The funding is endless, parents are very involved, and they absolutely prepare students for college. The upper school (6-12) does NOT have a gym/cafeteria/yard etc. It is in West Los Angeles and the facility used to be a warehouse, so there is little natural light in most classrooms…. Read 49 reviews

    #75 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Wildwood School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    K-12,

    49 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says This is an incredible private school. I attended public school for two years and then my sister and I were accepted into Wildwood. From second to twelfth grade I had an amazing experience here. There….

    Read 49 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 733,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

15. #78 Best Private High Schools in California

    Parent: My daughter is in 11th grade at Louisville. One of the best decisions ever made. She thrives at this school. THRIVES! She has the best of friends, amazing teachers, fantastic sports and so many opportunities to be involved.
    Her sports practices are held at Crespi’s (All Boy School) and she attends Football games. What I love is that she can focus hard on her academics yet still feel like she is a part of a community with boys and girls. It is the perfect combination.
    8th Grade visit day sealed and made her decision for her. She instantly felt welcomed and part of a supportive, loving community. Louisville helps to guide and build powerful confident young women. They are prepared for the world!
    I highly recommend Louisville!… Read 181 reviews

    #78 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Louisville High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WOODLAND HILLS, CA,

    9-12,

    181 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is in 11th grade at Louisville. One of the best decisions ever made. She thrives at this school. THRIVES! She has the best of friends, amazing teachers, fantastic sports and so many…Her sports practices are held at Crespi’s (All Boy School) and she attends Football games. What I love is that she can focus hard on her academics yet still feel like she is a part of a community…8th Grade visit day sealed and made her decision for her. She instantly felt welcomed and part of a supportive, loving community. Louisville helps to guide and build powerful confident young women….I highly recommend Louisville!.

    Read 181 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 305,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

16. #81 Best Private High Schools in California

    Sophomore: I love being a student at Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles high school. I am not a native French speaker, yet I have excelled with the individualized attention and encouragement I have received from all my teachers and faculty. The small class sizes encourage team work, and my fellow classmates are not in competition with one another, but seek to empower each other instead. We have a well rounded curriculum, encouraging the arts, music, sports, and STEM courses. I have also found that as an American learning about European history, I have gained an important tool to understanding what is happening in the world today…. Read 15 reviews

    #81 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I love being a student at Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles high school. I am not a native French speaker, yet I have excelled with the individualized attention and encouragement I have received from….

    Read 15 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 148,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 3 to 1,

17. #83 Best Private High Schools in California

    Parent: We are so grateful to be at New Roads and could not be happier. Our daughter is thriving in the lower school. We were looking for a progressive school that truly lives its mission, and we found it. The teachers give so much to their students-our daughter feels loved everyday and has become such a confident student. Thank you New Roads!… Read 110 reviews

    #83 Best Private High Schools in California.

    New Roads School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SANTA MONICA, CA,

    K-12,

    110 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We are so grateful to be at New Roads and could not be happier. Our daughter is thriving in the lower school. We were looking for a progressive school that truly lives its mission, and we found it…..

    Read 110 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 549,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

18. #94 Best Private High Schools in California

    Parent: What a great school this turned out to be. Also, reasonably priced. I was reluctant to send my daughter to an all girls school, but it turned out to be the right decision. The academics here are rigorous. Very much college prep school. The kids here support each other, not alway the case in high school. It’s a mix of income groups, not just upper middle class/wealthy, which I liked. My daughter got into every single college she applied to, including UCLA and Berkley. Her friends from Notre Dame also got into a lot of top tier schools, including Ivy Leagues. Highly recommended!… Read 150 reviews

    #94 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Notre Dame Academy High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    150 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says What a great school this turned out to be. Also, reasonably priced. I was reluctant to send my daughter to an all girls school, but it turned out to be the right decision. The academics here are. …

    Read 150 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 285,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

19. #102 Best Private High Schools in California

    Junior: Absolutely amazing! Some may be concerned with the size of the student body, but not to worry! Class sizes are small enough that you get to have a very personal and supportive relationship with your teachers, as well as all the other students in your class. Socially, there are enough students to be acquaintances with all of them, but still have close friends. The education is amazing too! There is a path for every type of student. If you want to challenge yourself, they offer plenty of AP courses, and if you want to enjoy your high school years more, there are regular courses as well. Finally, sports! We have an extremely competitive athletics program, but there is still room for beginners. Pacifica is really the place for anyone! It is home!… Read 145 reviews

    #102 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Pacifica Christian High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SANTA MONICA, CA,

    9-12,

    145 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Absolutely amazing! Some may be concerned with the size of the student body, but not to worry! Class sizes are small enough that you get to have a very personal and supportive relationship with your….

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 261,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

20. #111 Best Private High Schools in California

    Alum: Overall, I would say that I absolutely loved my experience with Notre Dame! Coming there my freshman year was so nerve wracking because I expected a clicky high school environment. However it was not like that at all! Most of the teachers were absolutely amazing and passionate about the job. The entire school felt like a caring community. Deans were kind and understanding. However, it seems like many teachers are leaving ND this year, which is truly heartbreaking…. Read 299 reviews

    #111 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Notre Dame High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SHERMAN OAKS, CA,

    9-12,

    299 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Overall, I would say that I absolutely loved my experience with Notre Dame! Coming there my freshman year was so nerve wracking because I expected a clicky high school environment. However it was not….

    Read 299 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,230,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

21. #116 Best Private High Schools in California

    Senior: This school is a community of Jewish individuals who are committed to Jewish values, strong academics and the desire to express their opinions in an accepting and open environment.
    The teachers and administration are welcoming, friendly and an essential part of the overall community. At times, the decision-makers can be inconsistant and outcomes can be challenging to understand.
    But, overall this is a fantastic environment, with a committed group of students and faculty…. Read 22 reviews

    #116 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Jean and Jerry Friedman Shalhevet High School

    Private School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says This school is a community of Jewish individuals who are committed to Jewish values, strong academics and the desire to express their opinions in an accepting and open environment.The teachers and administration are welcoming, friendly and an essential part of the overall community. At times, the decision-makers can be inconsistant and outcomes can be challenging to…But, overall this is a fantastic environment, with a committed group of students and faculty..

    Read 22 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 245,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

22. #127 Best Private High Schools in California

    Junior: I love the family atmosphere this school creates! There is excellent diversity in such that all students come from various different backgrounds. The IB system at our school is very rigorous and prepares you very well for college workload and tasks. One thing I would like to see more of is school spirit! Things that would bring our school together to have fun such as pep rallies, senior merch etc. Another thing I really enjoy at our school is the extra curriculars such as volleyball, soccer and basketball. We all go to each others games and support one another…. Read 5 reviews

    #127 Best Private High Schools in California.

    International School of Los Angeles – Burbank

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BURBANK, CA,

    6-12,

    5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I love the family atmosphere this school creates! There is excellent diversity in such that all students come from various different backgrounds. The IB system at our school is very rigorous and….

    Read 5 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 330,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

23. #105 Best Public High Schools in California

    Junior: As I prepare for the upcoming school year and reflect on my sophomore year experiences, my heart can’t help but feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. After completing my first year of high school in Honduras, thoughts regarding how welcoming the new environment I would encounter clouded my mind. As a first-generation student entering a traditional US high school, my hopes were that teachers and staff would aim to support me despite obvious academic differences between me and my classmates, the students whom I had difficulty connecting with at first. Nonetheless, my original expectations were completely surpassed once I began having meaningful interactions with the teachers and staff. Not only did they help me realize having a different background is an advantage when it comes to acquiring a unique perspective, but they also helped me embrace and show pride in it. New west has encouraged me to build a strong and empowering character, one where my differences stand out proudly…. Read 47 reviews

    #105 Best Public High Schools in California.

    New West Charter School

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    6-12,

    47 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 1 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says As I prepare for the upcoming school year and reflect on my sophomore year experiences, my heart can’t help but feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. After completing my first year of high school….

    Read 47 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,043,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

24. #153 Best Private High Schools in California

    Parent: We have a family of three and our oldest child is currently a Junior at Crespi. Our experience with the school has been phenomenal for so many reasons. The school culture and focus on how boys learn prompted our interest in the school . When we applied, our experience through that process was so different from other High Schools. It was customized and specific to our son’s needs. Once enrolled, the school focused on his growth and educational trajectory but also on the daily experience. The focus on brotherhood, community and family create an amazing experience for our son. He has developed deep friendships and as a family, we love the parents, teachers and administrators. Our youngest son will also be attending Crespi and our daughter will attend their sister school. We are so fortunate for their hard work during COVID and their efforts to make this time as normal as possible. Finally, the work on getting him to College is fantastic. Thank you Crespi team for all you do!… Read 61 reviews

    #153 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Crespi Carmelite High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ENCINO, CA,

    9-12,

    61 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We have a family of three and our oldest child is currently a Junior at Crespi. Our experience with the school has been phenomenal for so many reasons. The school culture and focus on how boys….

    Read 61 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 500,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

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26. #132 Best Public High Schools in California

    Parent: Our child has been at Larchmont since kinder and has thrived. He went to the elementary Fairfax campus, a smaller campus with spacious classrooms, and he has loved the bigger Selma campus too. The leadership works hard to create an accessible and friendly atmosphere for the students and parents so there is a strong sense of community. The admin is collaborative and value parent input. The teachers are nurturing and attentive and know when to give students more help or more of a challenge. There are many enrichment classes (art, music, gardening, sports teams, band), a social-emotional curriculum and clubs. Most kids eat the (optional) lunch prepared in the Fairfax kitchen and is SO good. At Selma, our child has delved deeper into academics and developed new interests like government and digital media in clubs. We have seen his intellectual curiosity and independence grow and we look forward to the La Fayette Campus!… Read 90 reviews

    #132 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Larchmont Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    90 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our child has been at Larchmont since kinder and has thrived. He went to the elementary Fairfax campus, a smaller campus with spacious classrooms, and he has loved the bigger Selma campus too. The….

    Read 90 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,581,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

27. #178 Best Private High Schools in California

    Sophomore: This school makes every student feel like family. All teachers really care deeply about students and go all out to help them. Student to staff ratio is very close. Exciting events are held very often and encourage student to work harder knowing there will be reward…. Read 8 reviews

    #178 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Valley Torah High School – Boys Division

    Private School,

    VALLEY VILLAGE, CA,

    9-12,

    8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says This school makes every student feel like family. All teachers really care deeply about students and go all out to help them. Student to staff ratio is very close. Exciting events are held very often….

    Read 8 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 120,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

28. #185 Best Private High Schools in California

    Senior: Honestly I think this is one of the most inclusive schools I’ve ever seen. This school has always been the right fit for me because of the activities they offer and council they also have. I was heavily involved in their drama and choir departments and it was the highlight of my high school career. These two activities always gave me something to do during the day and after school and helped me stay involved with things around campus. I would also say that going to Providence helped me shape myself into the person I am today. This came not only from growing but from the help of academic counselors and teachers found within Providence. The one thing I’d like to change about Providence if the fact that we are not a handicap-able school at all. No where in our school is there a ramp for someone with crutches or a wheelchair. We also do not have an elevator, I believe for our school to be even more successful in the future, Providence needs to look into installing those features…. Read 76 reviews

    #185 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Providence High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BURBANK, CA,

    9-12,

    76 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Honestly I think this is one of the most inclusive schools I’ve ever seen. This school has always been the right fit for me because of the activities they offer and council they also have. I was….

    Read 76 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 450,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

29. • San Juan Capistrano, CA•

    • Private School•

    • PK, K-12

    • •

      Rating 4. 89 out of 5  28 reviews

    Parent: Our experience at Fairmont has been exceptional. The teachers, staff, and administration are truly invested in my child’s education and her growth as a young learner. Small class sizes and leveled learning have enabled my child to gain confidence in her learning abilities.
    Though it is a small and newer school, it allows for a lower student to teacher ratio, giving our kindergartener more confidence when asking questions, engage in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers. She absolutely LOVES Fairmont!
    The administration is open minded and think outside the box to make a successful educational experience for the students and parents. Fairmont is committed to the whole child. They teach value lessons, character building, communication and leadership skills. The teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed.
    Great team – great school!… Read 28 reviews

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1. #105 Best Public High Schools in California

   Junior: As I prepare for the upcoming school year and reflect on my sophomore year experiences, my heart can’t help but feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. After completing my first year of high school in Honduras, thoughts regarding how welcoming the new environment I would encounter clouded my mind. As a first-generation student entering a traditional US high school, my hopes were that teachers and staff would aim to support me despite obvious academic differences between me and my classmates, the students whom I had difficulty connecting with at first. Nonetheless, my original expectations were completely surpassed once I began having meaningful interactions with the teachers and staff. Not only did they help me realize having a different background is an advantage when it comes to acquiring a unique perspective, but they also helped me embrace and show pride in it. New west has encouraged me to build a strong and empowering character, one where my differences stand out proudly…. Read 47 reviews

   #105 Best Public High Schools in California.

   New West Charter School

   Public School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   6-12,

   47 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

   Featured Review: Junior says As I prepare for the upcoming school year and reflect on my sophomore year experiences, my heart can’t help but feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. After completing my first year of high school….

   Read 47 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 1,043,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

2. #132 Best Public High Schools in California

   Parent: Our child has been at Larchmont since kinder and has thrived. He went to the elementary Fairfax campus, a smaller campus with spacious classrooms, and he has loved the bigger Selma campus too. The leadership works hard to create an accessible and friendly atmosphere for the students and parents so there is a strong sense of community. The admin is collaborative and value parent input. The teachers are nurturing and attentive and know when to give students more help or more of a challenge. There are many enrichment classes (art, music, gardening, sports teams, band), a social-emotional curriculum and clubs. Most kids eat the (optional) lunch prepared in the Fairfax kitchen and is SO good. At Selma, our child has delved deeper into academics and developed new interests like government and digital media in clubs. We have seen his intellectual curiosity and independence grow and we look forward to the La Fayette Campus!… Read 90 reviews

   #132 Best Public High Schools in California.

   Larchmont Charter School

   Blue checkmark.

   Public School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   PK, K-12,

   90 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 1 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says Our child has been at Larchmont since kinder and has thrived. He went to the elementary Fairfax campus, a smaller campus with spacious classrooms, and he has loved the bigger Selma campus too. The….

   Read 90 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 1,581,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

3. #216 Best Public Elementary Schools in California

   Parent: I have 4 kids that went through WISH Elementary and now 2 are at WISH Middle and 2 are at WISH Academy HS. WISH has been an amazing experience for my kids and us as parents. The teachers and staff care about the kids and families and really build a community. The school is far more diverse (in terms of socio-economics, race, neurodiversity, physical ability, culture, learning style, etc.) than other westside schools and that has huge benefits for it’s students. I feel like my kids’ time at WISH has laid a strong foundation for whatever my children choose to do in the future. … Read 11 reviews

   #216 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

   WISH Community School

   Blue checkmark.

   Public School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   K-8,

   11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says I have 4 kids that went through WISH Elementary and now 2 are at WISH Middle and 2 are at WISH Academy HS. WISH has been an amazing experience for my kids and us as parents. The teachers and staff….

   Read 11 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 772,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

4. Parent: What a great school this turned out to be. Also, reasonably priced. I was reluctant to send my daughter to an all girls school, but it turned out to be the right decision. The academics here are rigorous. Very much college prep school. The kids here support each other, not alway the case in high school. It’s a mix of income groups, not just upper middle class/wealthy, which I liked. My daughter got into every single college she applied to, including UCLA and Berkley. Her friends from Notre Dame also got into a lot of top tier schools, including Ivy Leagues. Highly recommended!… Read 150 reviews

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5. #221 Best Public High Schools in California

   Junior: What I enjoy most is the fact that no boundaries are put between subjects or students. All students can explore the same subject and yet still learn something. They have done an excellent job at involving the arts in our academics, and it has made me understand certain topics more than I used to. What I would change would primarily be how we are prepared for college. The school does fulfill a lot of requirements for us, however we can’t add much for extracurriculars, and resources are pretty rare…. Read 40 reviews

   #221 Best Public High Schools in California.

   Renaissance Arts Academy

   Public School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   K-12,

   40 Niche users give it an average review of 3. 9 stars.

   Featured Review: Junior says What I enjoy most is the fact that no boundaries are put between subjects or students. All students can explore the same subject and yet still learn something. They have done an excellent job at….

   Read 40 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 526,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

6. #414 Best Public Elementary Schools in California

   #414 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

   KIPP Iluminar Academy

   Public School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   K-4,

   3 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.

   Read 3 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 572,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

7. #698 Best Public Elementary Schools in California

   • Los Angeles, CA•

   • Public School•

   • K-4

   #698 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

   KIPP Raices Academy

   Public School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   K-4,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 578,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

8. #421 Best Public High Schools in California

   • Los Angeles Unified School District, CA•

   • 9-12

   • •

     Rating 3. 7 out of 5  893 reviews

   Freshman: My experience at King Drew Medical High School has been very good. Even though my first 9th grade year has been on zoom, there good parts about this school that I love. The teachers love the engage with you and do care about how you may be feeling. When you need help, the school lets teachers host office hours. Office hours are teachers giving a separate class after school for any students that need clarification on something or are confused about the lesson that was taught to them. It is very diverse and you get to see many students of different colors and backgrounds. King Drew offers many opportunities . For example, this schools has a Heath Care which gives the students an opportunity to go to MLK Hospital and observe the professionals in person and do fun labs. I do recommend this school for students who would like to be in the doctor field in the future and for students that just wants a positive, hard-working, fun school that has teachers that pushes you to your limit!. .. Read 893 reviews

   #421 Best Public High Schools in California.

   King/Drew Medical Magnet High School

   Los Angeles Unified School District, CA,

   9-12,

   893 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

   Featured Review: Freshman says My experience at King Drew Medical High School has been very good. Even though my first 9th grade year has been on zoom, there good parts about this school that I love. The teachers love the engage….

   Read 893 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 1,589,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

9. #458 Best Public High Schools in California

   Senior: I’ve been at this school for four years and it’s been a roller coaster. Do I hate this school? Honestly no. Do I wish school started at 9 instead of 7? Yes, I do. I miss my sleep since homework is a lot depending on the classes you get. But when it comes to the bullying policy, they’re very effective and I really appreciate that they care. I used to get bullied because of my stutter, but the situation was handled immediately and didn’t have any process after that, none at all. The sports are limited since we are a small school, but the school spirit is definitely there, especially at basketball games! Overall, this was a cool school and I’ve made amazing friends here and the teachers(most of them anyway) are likey!… Read 52 reviews

   #458 Best Public High Schools in California.

   Math & Science College Preparatory

   Blue checkmark.

   Public School,

   LOS ANGELES, CA,

   9-12,

   52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

   Featured Review: Senior says I’ve been at this school for four years and it’s been a roller coaster. Do I hate this school? Honestly no. Do I wish school started at 9 instead of 7? Yes, I do. I miss my sleep since homework is a….

   Read 52 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 528,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

10. Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies

    Los Angeles Unified School District, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 595,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

12. #508 Best Public Middle Schools in California

    #508 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

    KIPP Comienza Community Prep

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    HUNTINGTON PARK, CA,

    K-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 1,077,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

13. #563 Best Public Middle Schools in California

    • Los Angeles, CA•

    • Public School•

    • 5-8

    #563 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

    KIPP Sol Academy

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    5-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 513,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

14. #625 Best Public High Schools in California

    • Huntington Park, CA•

    • Public School•

    • 9-12

    • •

      Rating 3.8 out of 5  388 reviews

    Junior: Being a Junior at Alliance Collins Family College Ready Highschool has been really good, the the whole staff is always there to help you succeed. Since the pandemic did take a toll on plenty of students in my school, Collins has provided us with the support we need in order to feel comfortable and safe. By creating a safe environment, and to have a support system to rely on, it really helps us as students know that we can depend on the school to help us with any issue we need. From the end of 2019 to now, there has been big changes to the school, us as students are now able to input our opinion on more things, as to how we feel about schedules, or how we feel about how the school is managing overall. This school is helping me succeed not only to go to a university, but preparing me for beyond…. Read 388 reviews

    #625 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Alliance Collins Family College Ready High School

    Public School,

    HUNTINGTON PARK, CA,

    9-12,

    388 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Being a Junior at Alliance Collins Family College Ready Highschool has been really good, the the whole staff is always there to help you succeed. Since the pandemic did take a toll on plenty of….

    Read 388 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 602,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

15. #628 Best Public High Schools in California

    • Huntington Park, CA•

    • Public School•

    • 9-12

    • •

      Rating 4.44 out of 5  87 reviews

    Senior: Not only is this high school extremely caring for your future self but it also offers multiple classes that can showcase how outstanding a student can be. They also occasionally offer the change of other universities or colleges to allow students to take some college courses. That even isn’t cutting to what they do n a daily basis to make sure their students are always actively using their minds and growing from experience, with the just of IXL and achieve articles each month students and now able to learn more on different types of topics based on what they choose. … Read 87 reviews

    #628 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High School

    Public School,

    HUNTINGTON PARK, CA,

    9-12,

    87 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Not only is this high school extremely caring for your future self but it also offers multiple classes that can showcase how outstanding a student can be. They also occasionally offer the change of….

    Read 87 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 575,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

16. #928 Best Public Middle Schools in California

    Parent: Administration and teachers have been very supportive during these trying times. During the school closure, my daughter was still receiving the same quality education she needed to complete the school year. They’ve also offered a free virtual summer camp where my daughter has the opportunity to talk to her friends and do activities. … Read 3 reviews

    #928 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

    KIPP Academy of Innovation

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    5-8,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Administration and teachers have been very supportive during these trying times. During the school closure, my daughter was still receiving the same quality education she needed to complete the….

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 495,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

17. #811 Best Public High Schools in California

    Senior: My experience at this school was amazing. There is much support and help for students. The school focuses on academics and mental health. They are strongly encouraged to seek out help and have conversations with peers to figure out their troubles. It is an amazing school that is perfect for those in the community. The classes are extremely helpful for students who are very much needed in college. They even offer college courses for students who have an interest in the dual enrollment program. I did college courses my senior year and now I have credits for college! The staff here go beyond their call of duty for their dedication to the student at Animo Pat Brown. They treat everyone equally with no bias for any grading, choosing, etc. The school is small which means students can have a better and personal connections with not only the teachers but their peers as well. The parents are involved with many things like meeting for the students how they can improve in school or at home…. Read 157 reviews

    #811 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Animo Pat Brown Charter High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    157 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My experience at this school was amazing. There is much support and help for students. The school focuses on academics and mental health. They are strongly encouraged to seek out help and have….

    Read 157 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 633,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

18. • Sylmar, CA•

    • Public School•

    • K-5

    Puc Community Charter Elementary School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SYLMAR, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 318,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

19. Senior: Discovery Preparatory School is a comfortable, small sized school consisting of wonderful students and teachers. Considering how small it is, it grants each student the greater opportunity to receive complete assistance with their issues, and appointments with the counselor, as well as to receive critical information about colleges/universities. The school primarily does it’s best to urge and prepare students for the life and educational opportunities of college, meanwhile also providing college courses for the students to take and excel as an advantage. It contains an extremely friendly environment with little to almost no complications between peers. It is one school that I would always prefer among the rest…. Read 56 reviews

    Discovery Charter Preparatory School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    SYLMAR, CA,

    9-12,

    56 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Discovery Preparatory School is a comfortable, small sized school consisting of wonderful students and teachers. Considering how small it is, it grants each student the greater opportunity to receive….

    Read 56 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 232,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

20. Senior: Cals is a small school so I didn’t experience the high school experience of having field trips, rallies, a senior trip, and more. It is a charter school so they aren’t directly funded by the government which is affected me because we don’t receive the right resources for us. Also, students are way too babied when Cals is supposed to be a “College Prep” by the teachers mostly with this upcoming generation who just rebel because they think it’s “cool”. However, I enjoyed that there is more interaction with the teachers during class and how I was able to take several college classes at school for free. I would’ve preferred for there to be more clubs because it helps for applications and resumes. During my time at this school, I can say that there is much work needed if they want their students to succeed in the real world…. Read 159 reviews

    PUC California Academy for Liberal Studies Early College High School

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    6-12,

    159 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Cals is a small school so I didn’t experience the high school experience of having field trips, rallies, a senior trip, and more. It is a charter school so they aren’t directly funded by the. …

    Read 159 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 466,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

21. Alum: Great experience with teachers and Administration. Students are empowered to create clubs, sporting events, and in some classes their own projects. The AP courses are rigorous and they prepare you for the challenges in college. The best part about my senior at UPVHS is that the college counseling team really work with all students in applying to colleges and completing financial aid forms. Great small school!… Read 13 reviews

    University Preparatory Value High School

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Great experience with teachers and Administration. Students are empowered to create clubs, sporting events, and in some classes their own projects. The AP courses are rigorous and they prepare you. …

    Read 13 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 475,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

22. Parent: Everyone is so warm and welcoming and my children love going to school every day! The staff knows who the kids are and genuinely cares and looks out for them. Any time I’ve had a concern I have received a prompt response and was confident in the resolution. I look forward to many happy years at Ivy with my kids in their new home!… Read 55 reviews

    Ivy Academia

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    WOODLAND HILLS, CA,

    K-12,

    55 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Everyone is so warm and welcoming and my children love going to school every day! The staff knows who the kids are and genuinely cares and looks out for them. Any time I’ve had a concern I have….

    Read 55 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 603,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 27 to 1,

23. Senior: I like the size of the school because it allows you to get closer with the teachers and feel a warm environment because it is a small school. I also like how all the teachers are engaged in our education and check constantly in our progress and give unconditional support for the students who are willing to learn,… Read 16 reviews

    Teach Tech Charter High School

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I like the size of the school because it allows you to get closer with the teachers and feel a warm environment because it is a small school. I also like how all the teachers are engaged in our….

    Read 16 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 421,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

24. • Los Angeles, CA•

    • Public School•

    • K-4

    KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    K-4,

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 593,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

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26. Senior: My high school experience was the best in this school. It guarantees free tutoring for those who need help or who are failing. They try their best to get us on track to go to college. Yes, this school might be somewhat challenging but as long as you try you will do fine. This school offers the requirements inorder for you to go to college…. Read 139 reviews

    Alliance Morgan McKinzie High School

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    139 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My high school experience was the best in this school. It guarantees free tutoring for those who need help or who are failing. They try their best to get us on track to go to college. Yes, this….

    Read 139 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 471,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

27. Aspire Tital Academy

    Public School,

    HUNTINGTON PARK, CA,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 322,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

28. Niche User: Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #12 is a great school. Environment is safe. Teachers care about the children’s education and they try to make learning fun for them!… Read 3 reviews

    Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #12

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    6-8,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #12 is a great school. Environment is safe. Teachers care about the children’s education and they try to make learning fun for them!.

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 475,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

30. Parent: We have been at Mayfield Junior School for almost 6 years and we are very pleased with the education our children are receiving. The lower school program is amazing. It is a developmentally appropriate program with emphasis on the education of the entire child. Academics along with music, art, athletics, character, and technology are all emphasized and valued. The middle school program is focused on the development of independence and self advocacy skills. While I do wish the middle school program was more closely monitored for consistency of philosophy from all of the teachers; as one reviewer mentioned, no school is perfect and my issues have in no way impacted the overall education our children are receiving. We are confident that when our children complete MJS they will be prepared academically and also prepared to be compassionate, thoughtful, confident members of society. We feel our children are learning life skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives…. Read 9 reviews

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HCPS Calendars and Inclement Weather Days

2022-23 Calendars

Schools and Offices Closed

Schools Closed for All Students

Early Dismissal – Schools and Offices

Early Dismissal – Students Only

Scheduled Make-Up Day – Schools and Offices Open

Board Meeting/Other Event

Current Last Day of School (K-11), as of September 6, 2022. *

*If all inclement weather days are utilized, the last day of school for PreK will be June 21, 2023; last day for K-11 will be June 23, 2023. Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook Calendar for more information regarding inclement weather days.

Board of Education Meeting September 19, 2022 Notice of Public Comment Participation

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARFORD COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PARTICIPATION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

OPEN SESSION:  5:45 PM – 5:50 PM
This meeting will be conducted virtually with no public attendance due to the brief nature of this meeting
and the logistical issues regarding allowing public attendance in advance of the 6:30 PM meeting.
*The only item the Board will consider during this open meeting is consideration of meeting in a closed session.

CLOSED SESSION:  5:50 PM – 6:00 PM

BUSINESS MEETING:  6:30 PM – ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid fashion and public attendance will be permitted as explained below:

DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:20 PM AND THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM

The Board of Education of Harford County will hold a hybrid Business Meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room of the A.A. Roberty Building with Board Members, staff, and presenters in attendance both virtually and in-person.  Seats will be available on a first come-first served basis.  The meeting will be streamed live and archived for later viewing on the HCPS Website.

Public Comment Participation Call-In Process
Community members who wish to provide comments virtually during the Public Comments segment of the Business meeting are required to register by completing this form Public Comment Registration Form.

Registrations must be received by 9:00 AM on Monday, September 19, 2022.   All fields on the registration form must be completed.

1. First and Last name             
2. Email Address
3. Phone Number
4. Registration forms are limited to one (1) per person

• Registered speakers will receive an email from HCPS with a Call-in Phone # and a Conference ID #.
• Registered speakers are required to call-in and enter the conference ID# at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 19, 2022. 
• Important:  If you are unable to take your phone off mute, you may need to dial *6.
• If you are admitted from the virtual lobby to the meeting, you will be greeted by an HCPS staff member when it is time to begin your public comment.  Expected hold time in the virtual lobby may vary based on number of registered speakers.  The maximum wait time in the lobby is 30 minutes; should you be disconnected please call back.

Public Comment Participation In-Person Process
Persons who are attending the meeting in person, as provided above, may make in-person public comment.   Board Comment cards will be available for Board meeting attendees prior to the Board Meeting for sign-up.  Board Comment Registration forms are limited to one (1) per person.

The Board has authorized public comment as follows:

• Board policy permits speaker three (3) minutes to provide comments.  However, Board policy authorizes the Board to reduce the amount of time allocated to each speaker if allocating 3 minutes to each speaker will impede the Board’s ability to complete scheduled business. 
• The Board will receive in-person public comment first and virtual public comment second. The Board expects that all comments will be submitted with the decorum and respect appropriate to the conduct of public business.
• Topics such as personnel matters, pending appeals, specific student disciplinary matters or which constitute commercial solicitations are not permitted.
• Disparaging comments, personal attacks, and inflammatory remarks about specific schools or personnel are not permitted. Speakers who engage in these comments will be reminded of the rules and the Board reserves the right to remove the speaker.  In addition, public comment is an opportunity for members of the community to address the Board of Education.  Please direct your comments to the Board and not to other members of the public in the audience.
• All public comments submitted will be part of the records maintained by the Board office.

Speakers are reminded that public comments are considered public information and,
as such, are subject to the Maryland Public Information Act.
 

9/13/2022 3:43 PM

Announcing Middle School Athletics

The following message was sent August 16, 2022 at 5:00 p. m. to all Middle School families with an email in our mass communication system:

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce the start of athletics at our middle schools for the 2022-2023 school year. All HCPS middle schools will offer boys and girls basketball in the winter and boys and girls soccer in the spring.

Middle school athletics will be modeled after the athletics program in our high schools.  It will be student-centered and intended to educate students through participation in Interscholastic Athletics. Participation in middle school athletics requires students to be academically eligible each quarter moving forward. Academic eligibility means students will be required to have all passing grades on their quarterly report card. 

Stay tuned for more details. You will also receive information about tryouts and practices directly from your middle school. 

Thank you,

Mike O’Brien

Executive Director of Middle and High School Performance

Deborah Basler

Supervisor of Interscholastic Athletics
 

8/16/2022 5:00 PM

2022-2023 Back to School Information

Welcome to the 2022-2023 HCPS School Year! We are excited to see most of you September 6, 2022, for the first day of school. Prekindergarten students will join us September 8, 2022. Please review the HCPS 2022-2023 Handbook/Calendar prior to the start of the school year.

We encourage parents and guardians to visit our Back to School information available on hcps.org. In addition to providing links to required, and optional forms, the Back to School webpage includes the attached checklist and provides links to important systemwide information like the calendar (new this year- a Student Calendar!), permission forms, payment options like MySchoolBucks for school meals, GoFan for athletic event tickets, and new this year, School Cash Online for all other payments can be found on hcps.org. Bus stops and routes are scheduled to be released August 15, 2022 and will be available here. 

If you haven’t completed the application to determine eligibility for free and reduced-cost meals, you can find the link on the Back to School webpage. A copy of the application is also attached and is required to qualify for free and reduced-cost meals.  *Eligible students may also be eligible for a free device protection plan, which covers damage to devices and chargers, and free credit bearing courses at Harford Community College.* In addition, this year will see the return of “declining balance” notifications from the Food and Nutrition office. We are required by law to notify parents and guardians when your child’s food balance is getting low in MySchoolBucks. You can also set your own notification directly in MySchoolBucks to be notified if your child’s account balance for the cafeteria is getting low. This, and other important information from the Food and Nutrition office can be found throughout the school year via the “Menus” button on hcps.org.

We hope you’ll follow HCPS and your individual school on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube) for updates throughout the year. After you review the Back to School information on hcps.org, use our new email, [email protected] for any questions. This email will be available for any other questions throughout the school year. *Stay tuned for information on how to download the new HCPS app this year and get notices and information directly through notifications on your phone!*

We know it can be overwhelming to prepare to return to school. We’ll share systemwide information on HCPS social media channels and send more information via our mass communication system phone and email. Details on school supply lists, and any events to welcome students to each school will come from your home school so be sure to tune into school communications, too.

We look forward to partnering with you and your student for a successful school year!
 

8/9/2022 7:51 AM

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