I think all of you are being quite unfair on this school. There are some very bright students here and they are thriving. This school has an excellent academic and sports program, and the teachers genuinely care about the outcome of the students here. I'm not saying this because I just work here, but
... Read more because I work with severely disabled children, and I've seen teachers with a real compassion here. I think you really shouldn't say anything about a person, place, or thing until you've witnessed it yourself. I love this school and wouldn't want to work anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/14/08
What can i say!? I really think the teachers don't care. I spoke to the counselor, teachers and try to do everything to help my daughter to get her in the right track ( and like they said parents need to get involve) i had a meeting with the counselor and teachers and the sad part only one of the teacher
... Read more showd up. They are I don't think they know what there doing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/08
The teachers who teach at La Joya care a great deal about the students! While some are emergency certified (the minimal requirement to teach in AZ) they still are approved by the state to teach and have a college degree (typically in the subject they are teaching). I think it is important for parents
... Read more to realize that until a letter is sent home to parents about what teachers are not fully certified, many students have no idea! This is because we do so much training prior to setting foot in a classroom and we do continuous professional development. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/09/08
I find the negative reviews from parents unfair when very few of them actually seem to get involved. We attended parent/teacher conferences last week and I was shocked to see how few parents actually bothered to attend. Many of the teachers made the commitment to stay late for conferences, yet their
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
La Joya in general has a pretty poor academic program. Compared to other Arizona schools La Joya could probably considered pretty advanced though which is sad. However, the advanced and AP classes provided by La Joya do infact have some great teachers that know what they are doing. My son was very
... Read more unsatisfied with his teachers before he was placed in AP and advanced courses, but now that he is in them, he actually feels he is challenged and is learning something. The La Joya administration could use a bit of work but what couldn't. The counselors try their best I'm sure but the system that is set up is just not working. Students fill out green pieces of paper and drop them off at the councelor desk in hopes to get a meeting and are lucky if they are ever called in. The sports programs are great Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/08
I love the school because of the teachers they really teach really well. and the kids at the school arent so mean but they except who you are. But if you get a old teacher they might be a little stricted than the young teachers i dont know why but they are. but i do like this school because they helped
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Posted by a student on 12/31/07
I think La Joya is average in the way of academics seeing how AZ is probably the lowest in the nation, counselers are unhelpful, I even got a letter stating that one teacher isn't even certified to teach how ever she was one of my daughters teachers and I had to fight with the councelors to have my daughter
... Read more removed from her class, I think the sports teachers could use more support, to keep our children from being hurt due to lack of training. Read less
I would not recommend this school for any parent. It falls well below the grade and they put staff first. Don't expect good things. Graduation was a complete disaster as well as the dance recital. This school needs help with its Public Relations problem. Parent of graduate.
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/07
La Joya has been an outstanding school and I would recommend this school to anyone. They have awesome academic programs and the teachers actually care!
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Avondale schools — La Joya High School is located at 11650 W Whyman Ave, Avondale AZ 85323. 11650 W Whyman Ave is in the Del Rio Ranch neighborhood and 85323 ZIP code in Avondale, AZ The school district for La Joya High School is the Tolleson Union Hsd 214. La Joya High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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