Colfax high is the best in the West has the best Football team and every graduate has high esteem of themselves from the knowledgeable staff that shares wisdom which we all need to survive in this world today Colfax high is 5 STAR
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
colfax high has wonderful programs and opperotunities!!
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Posted by a student on 06/01/09
Colfax high is an excellent school with great teachers and a place for all students.
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
Again-the emphasis seems more on sports. Art programs are great and drama is too. It's small for a high school. In most clases the environment was comfortable, providing a great learning environment. Most teachers were pleasant, the curriculum was good.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
I agree with the comments (below) about the emphasis on sports programs, particularly the football team. The drama department is OK, but falls short due to lack of musical theatre productions. The music department is stellar, particularly the Chamber Choir program. Advanced Placement classes are limited
... Read more due to the school's small size. If your child is gifted, plan on having him/her attend nearby Sierra College classes in Senior year to avoid 'senior-itis' (boredom from lack of advanced curriculum). Class sizes are not as large as those found in urban schools. One of the best attributes of Colfax HS is its small size (under 1k students). Teachers in the college prep courses are excellent. Parents of struggling children should be vigilant, because there is an unsavory element which could lead your child astray. Also, the curriculum of the '4x4' scheduling can be a problem for some students. Lacks diversity in student population. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/26/07
Our third child is now a freshman and we have spanned over 10 years at Colfax. We picked where to live over 20 years ago so that our family would go to Colfax, a small rural closed campus. Staff and teachers are wonderful. Teachers especially caring and supportive, even of challenging or individualistic
... Read more kids. Don't try to regiment spirit out of kids but have high expectations. The principal and VPs are great. I think the VPs are especially skillful with struggling kids and provide structure and encouragement but appropriate consequences as well. School sports and fine arts are especially high quality for small high school. Lots of school pride. New facilities were a welcome boost to all programs, theatre, gym etc. Graduates from this school have done very well in many careers and professions. We love Colfax High School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/07
CHS welcomed its records largest freshman class Fall 2005 with a few communication bumps, but that was history! As my daughter finishes her freshman year, (pleasantly surprised we are very happy so far) she is loving Colfax. Maintaining honor roll grades without hair pulling, she balances social and
... Read more sports activities (tennis team)well. Science & Math are stand-outs. French is challenging & fun (activities). After not getting into an Art class, she joined Art & Drafting club. The schedule is tight but not impossible, with the weekly 'Student Advisory' period invaluable keeping her organized & on-track of projects, my daughter feels confident rather than lost. Her advisor & teachers; she rates all very highly. CHS support staff are excellent. To date, thankfully CHS exceeded this Mother's expectations; we picked CHS out of four potential local school choices. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/06
All of my children attended this school, much to the delight of my wife and me. It is friendly supportive and challenging. What else can a family want. We particularly liked the emphasis on the arts.
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/06
The football team has good leadership and the teachers seem knowledgeable. However, activity advisories are uncoordinated, leaving parents guessing when events are going to happen.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
-excellent academic programs if you choose to take advantage of them. -excellent music department award winning chamber group/travel every year - Drama so-so - Big sports school - Small school / rural athmosphere -Principal wishy-washy
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Colfax schools — Colfax High School is located at 24995 Ben Taylor Rd, Colfax CA 95713. 24995 Ben Taylor Rd is in the 95713 ZIP code in Colfax, CA The school district for Colfax High School is the Placer Union High School District. Colfax High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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