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Senior: I've been here for a few years and I have to say that personally my experience here has been great. I've made some friends and gotten closer with some people over these past few years and have even made and strengthened connections and reconnected with some amazing people that I feel I'll be around for hopefully the rest of our lives, and I love and care for them so much. I've been able to trust some of the teachers here more than my own parents and I feel like my voice matters. Being here makes me feel safe emotionally and physically and I've learned things here that I'll carry on with me for a really long time, and a lot more than just academically. Of course its not at all perfect, but I feel like we're slowly improving, and with time I think we'll get to a way better place to be. A lot of people here definitely have very mixed opinions, but it really depends on what your values are and whether you're actually willing to take action. Class of '22 :)...Read 29 Reviews
#365 Best Public High Schools in California.
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, CA,
5-12,
29 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I've been here for a few years and I have to say that personally my experience here has been great. I've made some friends and gotten closer with some people over these past few years and have even....
I've been here for a few years and I have to say that personally my experience here has been great. I've made some friends and gotten closer with some people over these past few years and have even....
Read 29 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 740,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,
Niche User: I put 2 children all the way through the school and have never regretted the decision to send them to Vacaville Christian Schools. Both received an excellent Christ centered education, both had a plethora of great opportunities to play sports, be a part of the music department, participate in student government, joined clubs, and made incredible friends. Their teachers were amazingly connected to the students. They genuinely cared about who my children were and who they were becoming. I loved the feeling of partnership with the school. The bottom line was my children were well prepared for life because of their time at VCS. Both attended great universities and both are enjoying wonderful careers in tech industries. I can't recommend this school enough!...Read 78 Reviews
#289 Best Private High Schools in California.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
VACAVILLE, CA,
PK, K-12,
78 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I put 2 children all the way through the school and have never regretted the decision to send them to Vacaville Christian Schools. Both received an excellent Christ centered education, both had a....
I put 2 children all the way through the school and have never regretted the decision to send them to Vacaville Christian Schools. Both received an excellent Christ centered education, both had a....
Read 78 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 917,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,
#922 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Public School,
K-8,
Students: 592,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,
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 48 Reviews
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA,
K-12,
48 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....
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 48 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 831,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Senior: As soon as I enter Vanden, I'm greeted with, "Hey! How's it going?" Not only are the students kind, but the faculty work as hard as they can to educate their classes accordingly. Though Vanden places emphasis on education, the wellbeing of each student is a main priority. I always felt like my health was important and prioritizing it only further benefitted my academics. In addition to great academics, the sports and extracurriculars are diverse. Vanden is home to programs that bring students together and strengthens their camaraderie. Swim and tennis has improved my skills within each sport, but also formed close relationships with other teammates I wouldn't have interacted with before. I could continue to list all the wonderful aspects of my experience with Vanden High School, but it would only exceed the character limit. In short, Vanden has given me opportunities to pursue my studies in preparation for my bright future along with building the confidence within myself to do so...Read 410 Reviews
#439 Best Public High Schools in California.
Travis Unified School District, CA,
9-12,
410 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says As soon as I enter Vanden, I'm greeted with, "Hey! How's it going?" Not only are the students kind, but the faculty work as hard as they can to educate their classes accordingly. Though Vanden places....
As soon as I enter Vanden, I'm greeted with, "Hey! How's it going?" Not only are the students kind, but the faculty work as hard as they can to educate their classes accordingly. Though Vanden places....
Read 410 reviews.
Students: 1,700,
Senior: Overall, I had a great academic experience at Vacaville High School. I have grown strong in my academics thanks to their wide variety of AP courses for students seeking a challenge and potential college credit. I do not think, however, that the campus is very diverse what so ever which is the only con I could ever think of. I am forever grateful for the amazing academic experience and all the support of teachers who truly do care about each student. Thank you, Vaca High!...Read 353 Reviews
#464 Best Public High Schools in California.
Vacaville Unified School District, CA,
353 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Overall, I had a great academic experience at Vacaville High School. I have grown strong in my academics thanks to their wide variety of AP courses for students seeking a challenge and potential....
Overall, I had a great academic experience at Vacaville High School. I have grown strong in my academics thanks to their wide variety of AP courses for students seeking a challenge and potential....
Read 353 reviews.
Students: 1,924,
Senior: Will C. Wood is an amazing high school! I have spent nearly my entire experience of high school there, with more time to come as my Senior year (I'm still attending as a Senior year begins. In my experience, the leadership programs are amazing and genuinely engage the students with their schools, creating a wonderful community. This includes the sports and clubs as well! Any student can create any club they desire with the only restriction being that is school-appropriate. I was a very shy kid my first year of high school but as I spent more time at Will C. Wood meeting new people and doing new things I grew into a leader and strong member of the community. With extracurriculars aside, the classes are great. Throughout my school year, I have had at least 3 amazing teachers within my schedule. The staff genuinely care and put effort towards ensuring that students have a safe space to learn and grow. Will C. Wood has always put their best foot forward and won't disappoint...Read 238 Reviews
#500 Best Public High Schools in California.
238 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Will C. Wood is an amazing high school! I have spent nearly my entire experience of high school there, with more time to come as my Senior year (I'm still attending as a Senior year begins. In my....
Will C. Wood is an amazing high school! I have spent nearly my entire experience of high school there, with more time to come as my Senior year (I'm still attending as a Senior year begins. In my....
Read 238 reviews.
Students: 1,728,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
Senior: This is a great, small high school with teachers who really care. They support kids with all kinds of learning styles and disabilities. They are a high school that pushes college or a career pathway; either way, they are there to help you be successful. The teachers go beyond their normal roles to help you out. The class sizes are small and they have a lot of great clubs to get you involved and meet other students. If you like robotics, they have a club that travels and competes with the schools. They have to pathways to choose from as you go through their high school experience. If you need help, the teachers are more than willing to meet with you and some even give up their weekends to help you out. Most of the classes are smaller than 25 students in it which makes getting one-on-one help easier. They have AP classes too. Their level of classes and teaching is meant for students there to achieve and move on to either college or a job. I would highly recommend this school...Read 172 Reviews
#563 Best Public High Schools in California.
172 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says This is a great, small high school with teachers who really care. They support kids with all kinds of learning styles and disabilities. They are a high school that pushes college or a career....
This is a great, small high school with teachers who really care. They support kids with all kinds of learning styles and disabilities. They are a high school that pushes college or a career....
Read 172 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 494,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
Freshman: Honestly, out of all the people I know who went to Golden West with me, I am probably one of the only ones to like it more than average. The school in general is not the best it could be for their students, but at least there was only one threat of someone shooting up the school when I was there. Sure, it may be lacking in some areas, but there were enough chairs in all the classes that I was in. I had a good life then too, the academics set their students up (for the most part) for high school. Some of the teachers may seem sketchy but are okay overall. Wonderful and fun sports...Read 4 Reviews
#680 Best Public Middle Schools in California.
7-8,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says Honestly, out of all the people I know who went to Golden West with me, I am probably one of the only ones to like it more than average. The school in general is not the best it could be for their....
Honestly, out of all the people I know who went to Golden West with me, I am probably one of the only ones to like it more than average. The school in general is not the best it could be for their....
Read 4 reviews.
Students: 845,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
Parent: I'm satisfied with their academics that the school offer.Read 9 Reviews
K-6,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I'm satisfied with their academics that the school offer..
I'm satisfied with their academics that the school offer..
Read 9 reviews.
Students: 793,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,
Niche User: I love everything about this school. The teachers are personable, the staff is kid focused, and the students are polite. I would chose this school over and over.Read 7 Reviews
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love everything about this school. The teachers are personable, the staff is kid focused, and the students are polite. I would chose this school over and over..
I love everything about this school. The teachers are personable, the staff is kid focused, and the students are polite. I would chose this school over and over..
Read 7 reviews.
Students: 700,
Students: 435,
Niche User: I'd like to see more student activities and clubs. As well as more help to the music program. It is an overall good school but there could be a few minor things that could be improved upon.Read 1 Review
#855 Best Public Middle Schools in California.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I'd like to see more student activities and clubs. As well as more help to the music program. It is an overall good school but there could be a few minor things that could be improved upon..
I'd like to see more student activities and clubs. As well as more help to the music program. It is an overall good school but there could be a few minor things that could be improved upon..
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 993,
Senior: I came to Dixon High School after being homeschooled and I was easily able to find friends. Dixon High School is a diverse school and I believe that anyone can find a friend here. Our school provides many different courses such as AP/honors classes, agriculture classes, computer science, graphic design, and more. The only department that is lacking is our foreign language department, as they only provide Spanish classes. I have also noticed that the administration and counselors tend to get frustrated with parents who simply want to be involved in their child's education. My mom has emailed my counselor, asking to set up a meeting, and my counselor never responded. In the case of incidents at school (not intruder related), administration gets frustrated with students for texting or calling their parents about the issue. With those issues aside, Dixon High School has several resources and college help available for students. I truly feel that I am prepared for college and my future...Read 248 Reviews
#773 Best Public High Schools in California.
Dixon Unified School District, CA,
248 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I came to Dixon High School after being homeschooled and I was easily able to find friends. Dixon High School is a diverse school and I believe that anyone can find a friend here. Our school provides....
I came to Dixon High School after being homeschooled and I was easily able to find friends. Dixon High School is a diverse school and I believe that anyone can find a friend here. Our school provides....
Read 248 reviews.
Students: 1,062,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 589,
Senior: The thing I loved most about Ernest Kimme is how flexible the classes and schedules were. They had countless courses (especially electives) that you could take online if you wanted to do the work at home. The teachers there are very understanding and kind, it was great working one-on-one with them. I have to say, however, the counseling isn't top-notch and the school doesn't have high level math/science courses yet...Read 3 Reviews
#865 Best Public High Schools in California.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The thing I loved most about Ernest Kimme is how flexible the classes and schedules were. They had countless courses (especially electives) that you could take online if you wanted to do the work at....
The thing I loved most about Ernest Kimme is how flexible the classes and schedules were. They had countless courses (especially electives) that you could take online if you wanted to do the work at....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 198,
Students: 791,
Students: 598,
K-5,
Students: 593,
Students: 415,
Students: 694,
Students: 70,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Middle School Student: I hade a good time as a student at Vaca Pena Middle for the most part. The learning atmosphere is great and the students are very friendly. Some teacher can be rude, but others give each student their undivided attention and make sure we have a handle on the material. The worst part of Vaca Pena is the fact that most of the food tastes like flavored cardboard!...Read 3 Reviews
3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.7 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says I hade a good time as a student at Vaca Pena Middle for the most part. The learning atmosphere is great and the students are very friendly. Some teacher can be rude, but others give each student....
I hade a good time as a student at Vaca Pena Middle for the most part. The learning atmosphere is great and the students are very friendly. Some teacher can be rude, but others give each student....
Students: 724,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 722,
Parent: My kid started in grade 1 this year through the dual immersion program. I was nervous about sending him their but he loves it! He was well prepared for this challenge. He is AA but he loves Spanish. So we tried it out. He attended private school before transferring and it has helped him academically. Now he is working to excel in Spanish...Read 2 Reviews
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My kid started in grade 1 this year through the dual immersion program. I was nervous about sending him their but he loves it! He was well prepared for this challenge. He is AA but he loves....
My kid started in grade 1 this year through the dual immersion program. I was nervous about sending him their but he loves it! He was well prepared for this challenge. He is AA but he loves....
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 929,
Students: 611,
Parent: Milpitas Christian School is the best k-8 school even the 2-year-old day care program is so good. I feel so blessed that God leads us to this School. My daughter and me and my husband have so very wonderful memories receiving from Milpitas Christian School. It has expanded my daughter regarding academics, interpersonal relationships, etc. It also builds my daughter's relationship with God. I am so grateful to this School. The academics is important but it is not everything. This School focuses on building kids' characteristics, ethnics, and to me and to my husband, this is the most important. This school builds well-rounded girls and boys. Thank you very much -- Milpitas Christian School...Read 5 Reviews
SAN JOSE, CA,
PK, K-8,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Milpitas Christian School is the best k-8 school even the 2-year-old day care program is so good. I feel so blessed that God leads us to this School. My daughter and me and my husband have so very....
Milpitas Christian School is the best k-8 school even the 2-year-old day care program is so good. I feel so blessed that God leads us to this School. My daughter and me and my husband have so very....
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 320,
Parent: I cannot say enough good things about Veritas! This is our 7th year having a child there and our experience has been great. Our children are daily being challenged academically, building sweet friendships, having their eyes opened to the beauty and goodness of God in the world around them, and are led by a staff who genuinely cares for them. The school embodies a culture of grace, kindness and excellence. Our family has benefitted greatly from the rich community made up of staff and other Veritas families. I wouldn’t want my children to be anywhere else...Read 25 Reviews
RICHMOND, VA,
25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I cannot say enough good things about Veritas! This is our 7th year having a child there and our experience has been great. Our children are daily being challenged academically, building sweet....
I cannot say enough good things about Veritas! This is our 7th year having a child there and our experience has been great. Our children are daily being challenged academically, building sweet....
Read 25 reviews.
Students: 617,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,