Very diverse school, you'll find what you want at Gahr. The only reason that people might give this school a bad rating is because of the deep split between AP/honors classes and the regular CP classes. The AP/honors classes are VERY good and have hardworking teachers, while the CP classes and teachers
... Read more are not really into the students and teaching the material. We have sent 2 students to Harvard in the past 2 years, also, so that says something about our school Read less
Posted by a student on 02/17/09
The school is greaaaatttt! Very very diverse. At the school you see multiraces of staff, students, and teachers working and caring together. AP and honors Course selections are plenty and students are well helped. The facilities may need improvement but the School is excellent a distinguished school
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Posted by a student on 02/16/09
This school is awesome . The students, teachers, and other staff members are really great !
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Posted by a student on 03/10/08
First of all. I have been a student of Gahr High School for the past three years and much has changed since then. The school has remodeled its old design to a comfortable, beautiful design. Yes, some of the administrators there have not always been a great help, but I know for a fact that the teachers
... Read more at Gahr are truly dedicated and help every student and are always willing to take time out of their day, that is if that student is willing to take responsibility and ask for help. Gahr high school is not a rundown old school, with fights, drugs, and drama. The school itself contains this whole diverse community that allows students to expand their cultural experiences and get them ready for the real world. Every club their from barkada club to Associated Student Body all work together to keep the all the different cultures rich. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/03/07
Richar Garh is a great school with great teachers and a very diverse student population. My children wanted to attend this school because they wanted to be exposed to different types of people and I supported their decision. The science department is outstanding with some of the best biology and math
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Posted by a parent on 05/08/07
Where do I start? This school is horrible. They are not good role models and do very little to prepare kids for the next level.
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/07
Administrators care about providing the best for each student. Parents who are involved will see a good, safe campus where their child is encouraged to do their best. Every opportunity is provided for students to get into a good college, and the administration provides much scholarship information
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
Terrible academics, unsafe environment, poor college prep. Not a school you would want your children to go to, especially with better choices in the area.
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Posted by a parent on 05/24/06
I am a parent and I am very happy with the school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
Good school which gives students a wide range of learning and academic advancement. I would recommend it before the other public high schools in the district. The students and faculty are diverse and extra-curricular activities keep the kids involved.
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Cerritos schools — Richard Gahr High School is located at 11111 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos CA 90703. 11111 Artesia Blvd is in the 90703 ZIP code in Cerritos, CA The school district for Richard Gahr High School is the Abc Unified School District. Richard Gahr High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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