this school is the best in education for the students but it may seem that it needs work here or there but that does'nt compare to the education it is clean:D
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Posted by a student on 09/18/09
Great AP and honors teachers. The math and science dept heads are fantastic!
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
holy smacks! this school is the greatest school on the planet! they have the best API score and a great foundation for many bright students going to ivy league schools. they have hard working students that take many AP classes.
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Posted by a student on 06/11/09
Since they changed the boundries, Mark Keppel's scores have steadily risen. Personally, however I have not seen much parental support in my daughters activities. Band is average. Dr. Bartlett deserves much more parental support so I for one will do more to help this next school year. The cross country
... Read more program is very limited with almost zero parental support-even on weekends. Cross-country and track varsity athletes are not awarded letters. This is important to the spirit of the school. Mark Keppel's ASB past president seemed to sum it up best stating, 'my family doesn't consider a letter jacket a good investment.' My son who attended Bosco Tech saved for his jacket and still cherishes it along with hundreds of other boys. Tech had a soul. Keppel parents and students may need to work on it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/08
Mark Keppel has a very friendly and open environment among the students and teachers. There is little or no confrontation among students. Academics is above average. average
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Posted by a student on 04/17/08
I wish I am going to this school! I used to live in this district, but I moved to another district. Mark Keppel does really well is the academic standards, and the students are helpful to one another.
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Posted by a other on 03/15/08
even if the buildings are run down, the principle Mr. yamanaka promised renovations by 2009. and I would greatly recommend this school for my own child because the kids there are great influences.
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Posted by a parent on 02/15/08
This school needs major funding, the buildings are run down and the buildings this school provides and the enrichment this school provides is unsatisfactory for students. The learning environment does not meet a beautiful, aestheical, requirement due to dilapidated stuctures leaving students an embarassing
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Posted by a student on 05/01/07
New Principal is very involved. Regularly holds lunches with students, greets students in front of school in the morning, and even swims to help raise funds for the swim team.
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/07
Academic Programs are great..Sports programs are good... and there is a lot of parent involvement
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Alhambra schools — Mark Keppel High School is located at 501 E Hellman Ave, Alhambra CA 91801. 501 E Hellman Ave is in the 91801 ZIP code in Alhambra, CA The school district for Mark Keppel High School is the Alhambra Unified School District. Mark Keppel High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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