In our opinion, this is an excellent public school. Does a rating of 'excellence' mean it is W/O problems...no one would be so naive... I want to make an additional comment b/c there may be some parents/students out there who do read this: The experience of any student is directly related to the parents
... Read more involvement with their teen in this process...not an isolated kid who comes home to an empty house (obviously there are exceptions). By in large a loving, supportive, and parent(s) involvement in their teens life reflects many +'s that may not be picked up by the school. So, we see many excellent students, involved kids in the schools activities, parents who show up and support their teens, and engaging faculty with excellent email/etc communication. Therefore, yes, this IS AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL...PROVIDED the parents are involved...we see the problems deriving from anything other than this... Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/09
I was surprised at some of the negative comments left by parents and students about EFHS. As a parent, I am very pleased with Estrella Foothhills High School. The school is not too big, and not too small. They provide ample time for the students to complete their work in class, which results in not
... Read more having to bring home school work. The school rates, 'excelling'. Their committment to the Arts and athletics is unsurpassed by any other high schools in the area (with the exception of Litchfield Park). The only negative is there are many students who attend EFHS that do not live in the community and may be judgemental due to the economic differences. The familes who live in Estrella, probably make more than the median family income for the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/09
Majority of my teatchers are very intellegent but others should not have gotten into teaching. The administration staff is completely incompetent and I agree with many of the parents that they do just mentally and emotionally attack many of the students. To the parents that say that are principal isnt
... Read more good I wouldn't know. I've gone to most of the school events and the only time I have ever seen muchless speak with the principal was at future freshman night. If you do not have to send your child to this school and may send your child to another I would highly recommend it. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/21/09
We moved from an exceptionally good school district to Estrella Foothill this year. It was a very difficult adjustment for our family. No homework, no friends, no one to have lunch with. We spoke to each of our teachers, coaches and the administration. We learned what we could do to help our son to
... Read more enjoy his time here. We all had to get involved and work togehter to help, the school, my son and us, as the parents. My son is now very happy, involved and getting great grades. After speaking with the adminstation we know what we need to do to get our son into the classes that will be more challaging to him. Once we all made the committment to get involved everything fell into place. We are very happy with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
Whichever student said the students at Estrella are easy to get along with are dilusional. They are most certainly the snottiest, stuck-up, and rude set of children you will ever come across! if you're not in a group, you are not a part of anything, therefore you have no sense of indentification and
... Read more communication with the student body. As for the students being down right spoiled brats, not all of them are that way, but the vast majority are, and they gang up. when one doesn't like you, they all don't like you. Are there things being done about it? No. The teachers get pleasure from this, and fuel more energy to the source. i would not advise any one outside of the estrella community to go there unless your personality fits that of which i have described. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/10/08
Great teachers but the administration needs to be held accountable for their poor decisions. Once your child is targeted by them, it's a nightmare. I completely agree with the parent who posted the review on Monday September 8. It is a hostile environment for kids. Your child is guilty until proven innocent....interesting
... Read more since we live in America and the last I knew, we had civil rights! Students and parents have NO rights at this school. I'm sad for my child as we have no other options at this time. The administartion needs to be investigated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/08
It's hard to believe that this school could possibly rate an 8. The staff just passes the kids along, no homework, poor leadership. They need to stand up and educate these kids, give them something to reach for instead of teaching them that just getting by is ok. I have seen papers returned home that
... Read more have a's on them, that should have been trashed and required to be rewritten. It's a joke. They are not helping the kids prepare themselves for future challenges. The leadership and teachers should be ashamed of themselves. It's very sad. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/08
This school offers a lot of opportunities for us as students to do great things after school if your child is willing to be a part of it. The student body overall is friendly and easy to get along with. I would know. The teachers are very knowledgeable and work hard to help us succeed. Those that think
... Read more its a bad school don't know what a good school is because Estrella Foothills is it!!!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/11/08
This school is very good, well managed and has a great honors program. The opportunities are endless for the other students and the staff is well prepared for behavior problems. The athletic program is also very good, the coaches are specialized at what they coach. And I can't wait to go back!
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Posted by a student on 07/27/08
i greatly dislike this school. i completely thought my child was at a disadvantage with his learning. he was also bullied by his fellow classmates and the administration did nothing to help with the problem
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Goodyear schools — Estrella Foothills High School is located at 13033 S Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear AZ 85338. 13033 S Estrella Pkwy is in the 85338 ZIP code in Goodyear, AZ The school district for Estrella Foothills High School is the Buckeye Union High School District 201. Estrella Foothills High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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