Huntington Park College-Ready Academy in Pasadena, California

“Overall I'm pleased that my son attends this school. The school has improved yearly. They now have sports, AP classes, and clubs. The principal is dedicated and works hard for these kids, she has college courses on site. Her main focus is to prepare the students for college. The API score is higher than the surrounding shools. It all depends of the students and the support of the parents because the tools to succeed are definetely provided.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Tust me if you enter this school you'll graduate and will also get all the help you can get so you can enter a University.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Im a former student and i think its a great school comparing three diffrent high schools. its a great opportunity to have a head start if proceeding to go to college or a university. its a school which gives you a realistic point of veiw in the life ahead.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I disagree with the student that was/might be now in 'ASB'. If they claim to be in ASB then they know exactly how the school works. So please do not tell me that in that school there isn't favorites, we (all the students), know the true. Especially you, as I'm sure you have experienced how hard it is to get something for the student here due to there being little teacher ad principal support. How do i know, well you could say i was/might be in ASb too A sto the activities and opportunities that are offered in the school, yes you are right there are many opportunities there, however it is sad to say that only those who need the credits could take extra courses during and only those who are 'advance' in a subject could take honors or AP classes. Overall however the school has improved.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I think this school is a good choice for many students who cannot afford private school but who really need individualized attention and a small school environment. I have kept in contact with teachers through email and they have been very receptive. Also, their powerschool program let's parents check grades at all times. I know that it's lacking in AP classes and extracurricular programs but I think it's worth it to give up on some programs in order to offer a college preparatory curriculum for all students. What I would like to see improved is the Math program because it shows in the scores that the Math instruction is really lacking.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I was looking for the best option for my child when she graduated from a parrochial school in the area and I truly believe this school has been the best choice for her. The students are being prepared for college and that is one of the most important things I was looing for in a high school. They need to be prepared so when you get to college you are well prepared in the various subjects. I do not regret this decision. I am now looking for a college ready prep for my middle school child.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I disagree with the previous comments made by the students. One said that the principle has favorites and this is not true. She is fair in her decisions and she chooses people who she believes will take advantage of the opportunity. We have basketball team and currently have a basketball intramural. Last year we had a running team that ran the marathon, and I was in it. Unfortunately the coach was not able to make the team again but next year she will have cross country and this running program again. I am also in the student government and we have accomplished activities but I guess the student that wrote the previous comment was not well informed. We have had our first Winter Formal in January and last week we had a school dance competition. During the week we sell snacks to fundraise for future activities and for next year s prom. I am aware there are some teachers who in fact do not challenge the students but it up to the individual to challenge him or herself. There are opportunities in the school just that you have to have the courage to seek and look for them; they are not all going to come for you. I entered in tenth grade and I feel I have improved in all areas. I think this a good school for those students who want to expand their abilities and who are committed to over achieve the regular expectations.”
This review was posted by a student.

“HPCRAHS offers rigorous course work to prepare students for college. We don't offer many extracurricular activities, sports or many AP classes (yet). Our school is only in its third year and already we academically out perform all the area high schools. We are a small charter school with average class sizes of 25 students are less. Teachers and admintrators know all the students by name and more importantly, they KNOW their students, who their parents and siblings are, what their likes and dislikes are etc. Like all schools we have occasional problems but unlike the schools I have taught in the pass the problems are fixed quickly. I love this school, my fellow teachers are the brightest and the best, and above all we have the most awesome students!”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“My child entered HPCRHS complaining of the uniforms dress code, then the size of the campus. Although both issues still exist her complaints have stopped because of the comfortable learning environment set by the staff and students. There may be situations that arise but they are dealt with immediately because of the smaller campus size.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This school is not bad but good its circulm is high and challenges the students. However, the principal has favorites and always chooses them to take part of all the acttivities. She also always picks her favorties to get in the best class. In the other hand the assistant principal is really nice and in lunch and nutrition talks and is part of the student body. He really listens to the opinions of the students and is their for them. The Office by the most part is the best except for some people which somehow always pick on the same people just because they did something wrong. The student body is really nice and eveeryone knows each other and problems do come but every school has them. What makes the schools average go down is the fact that the principal always chooses her favorites.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Overall this school is not good at all. There is only one AP class that is offered, which is AP English. Almost no teachers challenge their students to do better and up to this day theres still no sports. There is a student body club but up to this day no activities have been made for the students.”
This review was posted by a student.

“It doesn't offer enough electives for students to explore. They don't provide with enough possibilities to meke up our classes and they don't have a nurse office, deen office, or a councelor office that we can go in when in need.”
This review was posted by a student.