Please do not send your child here if they plan on going to a good university. I graduated from ALHS and attended UC Berkeley - but I did it all and figured it out all on my own. No one will try to help you - all the administration cares about is getting people to graduate, that's all. So if your
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Posted by a other on 06/23/09
I have 4 children go through ALHS, yes the Marching Band and music program is great, and especially the Jazz Bands, but my biggest concern is the College Prep program is severely lacking. As far as I know less the half of seniors go on to college, most go out into the real world with just a high school
... Read more diploma. A far cry from my high school in the early seventy s with 99% graduated and went to top US schools. This school needs more teachers that care instead of ones that hang around for a paycheck Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
Wonderful school! This is my son's second year in attendance. My son is in special ed and we have had nothing but great support from administrators and teachers. Safe school. Teachers invest many extra hours to provide extra help for students. My son's year as a freshman was fantastic, and this year
... Read more as a sophomore is even better. My son loves his school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/07
this school is the best. i may only be a sophmore this year. but i can say it is a great school. i hope all freshmen or new kids in any grade have a good time.
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Posted by a student on 08/24/07
So far ALHS has been a good experience for my soon to be Sophomore. The music program is excellent (go Marching Band). Some really great teachers (a few not so good). Overall the school is doing a pretty good job.
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Special Education Administration at this school is horrible. Employees often bend the rules and mislead parents. There are many good teachers here that put in a lot of extra effort to help students succeed. With a strong desire to succeed and a little luck a student could do well here.
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/04
I love ALHS! I'm a Junior and I have been at ALHS since 2001. I'm in the Marching Band and an Editor for the School's newspaper. Our principal, Mr. Bertrand, is totally awesome he knows most students by name. Not because they're in trouble, but because he talks to us. Everyone that works at Alta Loma
... Read more makes it fun for the students. Our Sports teams are great! The Marching Band, Drum Line, and Color Guard are State Champions and our Dance team went to Nationals. Everyone that I know that go to other schools in the district always say they want to come to Alta Loma. Its the best place to be in my opinion and all the alumni always come back to visit even though they say they never will. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/02/04
I have had 3 children at this school. One was accepted at USC with honors. So school is doing something right. There is a PTSA at this school attempting to get more parental involvement. Most teachers are great. A few could retire. Extracurricular activities are awesome. Sports programs are supported
... Read more well by the staff. Student Government/Clubs very active on this campus. Counselors very involved with their students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
We have had two kids attend this school. Majority of faculty excellent. Academics good overall especially the music program & English classes. My son graduated and moved on to college successfully one year ago. The school-to-home communications could be improved. My youngest child is a junior and has
... Read more been having a consistently positive experience with the school staff except having enough restrooms open and clean. The counseling staff have been great! Read less
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Alta Loma schools — Alta Loma High School is located at 8880 Baseline Rd, Alta Loma CA 91701. 8880 Baseline Rd is in the 91701 ZIP code in Alta Loma, CA The school district for Alta Loma High School is the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. Alta Loma High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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