I am a parent of a Freshman in this school and we are new to Arroyo Grande. I have to say I am very impressed with the school and it's students! We came from an area that habitually had bomb threats, gang violence, and frustrated teachers and faculty. Here at AGHS our child was given a freshman orientation
... Read more with Seniors available to answer questions and give encouragement. The counselor assigned has met with my child on many occasions to advise and make sure all is well. There are a lot of clubs to get involved in and if they want to they are encouraged to start a new club. To top it off all the students are expected to go to college upon graduation and the curriculum is geared toward getting them into a university. They leave prepared for a good life, not just to survive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/09
I am a former student and have recently walked the school and talked with students and educators alike. All schools have needs and AGHS is no exception. But the facilities are being modernized; the campus is far from being 'shambles' as one reviewer stated and the students and staff seem motivated and
... Read more happy. A substitute educator that I spoke with at length said she 'loved it here' and hoped after years of flitting around the district to be able to nest there someday. After years away -- I am very comfortable with the school and the terms of education I discovered there. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/26/08
The 'AGHS Belief System' is a joke. They claim that students each learn at independent rates, which is absolutely true. Unfortunately, not a single teacher follows this idea, which completely contradicts their 'Belief System'. -Graduation: 2011
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Posted by a student on 10/23/08
I am a parent and am very impressed with this school. The teachers and counselors really care. The kids that I have met are doing well academically and are very happy to be at AG> I have seen different high schools, and although it has the highest amount of kids of any of the high schools in the district,
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
Arroyo Grande High School has been around more than 50 yrs. with the same amount of classrooms it started with and 100 times more the students. They are trying to upgrade the school, but it is in shambles and the campus is a wreck! The kids are herded around like cattle. The school needs a full upgrade,
... Read more not just a fresh coat of paint every summer. The teachers are okay, a lot have been there more than 20 yrs and some so green that the kids rule the classroom. Administrators are blind. The can't see a problem or a fight if it was happening right in front of there face. Yes, I am an alumni and so were the other 50 or more families that still live in this town! Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/02/07
I just graduated from AGHS spring of '07. AG is a wonderful school, I didn't want to leave it. It really prepares you for what is ahead, though not every class is rigorous, if thats what you want you can find it. There are so many options at AG and the staff is friendly and always there you help you.
... Read more The princapal, though he is young he is one of the best I've ever seen, he makes it a point to get to know every student so that they feel cared for, he's like a friend but still has the respect of every student. AGHS is one of the top High Schools out there. Thank you AG for a wonderful high school carrer! Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/20/07
Academically they have low standards, it was easy to get a good grade. Some of the teachers lack compassion, and are judgemental. Just say no to Arroyo Grande
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Posted by a former student on 07/12/06
Arroyo Grande is a great School the teacher are there for the students kids love to get involve in all sports.
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I think this school has a lot of room for improvement.They do not have a organized staff.You can email for weeks with out getting an email back.I found them very hard to communicate with. Granted, they are overcrowded,but then, hire more teachers.I do not like this school.Quality of academic programs
... Read more was a 5 from a 1-10 scale.Level of parent involvement was very high,but they were not really listening. I think the young age of the teaching staff and principle was not a good thing for the students. Read less
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Arroyo Grande schools — Arroyo Grande High School is located at 495 Valley Rd, Arroyo Grande CA 93420. 495 Valley Rd is in the 93420 ZIP code in Arroyo Grande, CA The school district for Arroyo Grande High School is the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Arroyo Grande High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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