I went to Encinal for the past two years. It wasnt all that horrible, although sometimes certain teachers and the administration can show favoritism. Also, the school doesnt have all the supplies or tools a student needs to succeed. The only thing I like about Encinal were some of the teachers and my
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Posted by a student on 08/16/09
My two wonderful daughters graduated from Encinal; one in 2008 and one this year. They are very different children, my oldest daughter is very outgoing, involved in leadership and various sports, my younger daughter is more reserved and was involved in a few activities such as yearbook and clubs. Encinal
... Read more offered something for both of them, they felt very supported by their teachers, but also challenged to reach and exceed their potential. I am especially impressed with the principal who is more involved than any principal I have ever known. The AP program in phenomenal! The teachers are amazing, diverse, and tough and they really take a personal interest in the kids...even those who don't want it. This school is not 'ghetto' or gang laden, these amazing young adults are being accepted to schools like UC Berkeley, Stanford, Harvard, Baylor and many, many more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
My son has been at EHS for 3 yrs. I have very mixed feelings about the school; a few great teachers, many average teachers, a few horrible teachers. My son's opinion is that most of the teachers don't really care that much if the students are successful. I would agree, considering it is common for
... Read more 2 or 3 weeks to pass before assignments are graded, so it's been impossible to address gaps. For the 1st 2 yrs the feedback we received from teachers was that my son had many missing assignments. This year, w/ School Loop, I've discovered that much of the problem is teachers unable to keep a grade book, because my son can show me the already-graded 'missing assignments.' In the end, my son has decided he'd rather transfer to another high school for his sr yr than stay at EHS. That's the most telling feedback of all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/09
Sorry - have to respond to that last one, as it is so inaccurate. The police are not here every day, or even every week, although we do have an officer on campus to keep kids safe, just as they do at Alameda High. As for drug use, studies have show that the richer the student body, the more prevalent
... Read more the drug use. The Encinal student body, though wonderfully diverse, is not rich. There is no gang activity, although I imagine the writer is making a racist reference to African-American students who attend the school. Academically, Newsweek Magazine has rated Encinal High School in the top 5% of all pubic high schools in the United States based on its Advanced Placement programs. Look it up. Come sit in my classroom for a day and get to know Encinal again - then you won't go on website and make uninformed remarks. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/11/09
My son is a freshman this year at Encinal High. We live in the Alameda High school district but my son chose to go to Encinal and he is so glad he did. He loves the diversity of students and loves all teachers. His math teacher always returns my calls promptly and follows up with me. I am a former
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Posted by a parent on 10/31/07
I just can't say enough about how great Encinal has been for our son and the entire family. Not only have the academics been top notch but my son decided to go out for the Cross Country team. The coach is outstanding and his team mates have been wonderful. We go to all the meets and many of the practices
... Read more just for fun. Volunteering at Encinal is so needed and so fun. I know some people look at the general stats and think they don't measure as high as Alameda but look closer. The college track classes are much more available to students and look at those numbers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/07
My daughter is just finishing her freshman year at Encinal HS. It has been a rude awakening to the amount of neglect and apathy which exist in this school and the district as a whole. Also they have no control of out of control kids that goes to the school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/06/07
As a 1994 graduate who's gone on to participate in collegiate athletics and graduate academic studies I found the foundation and opportunites provided by Encinal more than satisfactory. The life skills provided by growing up in such an ethnically diverse student population have far outweighed anything
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Posted by a other on 07/05/07
As a teacher at Encinal, I see every day the power of our dedicated principal and talented, professional teaching staff. Encinal has the most wonderful, amazingly diverse, close-knit student body one could imagine, and I am proud to work there. Moreover, Encinal is a school constantly seeking to improve,
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Posted by a teacher on 03/22/06
Encinal High School is one of the best high schools I have seen in a long time. My son is currently a Junior at Encinal and will soon be a Senior this coming fall 2006. I am given much notice by the This is the only high school in this day and age that doesn't lose a child in the shuffle or label the
... Read more child as just another number. Besides Mr. Sonneman was the principal of my son's Middle School and he's got a great rapport with the students and I have to agree with one of the other parents' review about this school being one of the disadvantaged schools due to the budget cuts, etc. I feel that even with the limited resources this school has--the Principal as well as the staff, are doing the best they can for the students; which they truly show genuine concern for their students! Read less
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Alameda schools — Encinal High School is located at 210 Central Ave, Alameda CA 94501. 210 Central Ave is in the 94501 ZIP code in Alameda, CA The school district for Encinal High School is the Alameda Unified School District. Encinal High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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