Being a student at Duarte High School, i've learned so much and enjoyed being here. I'm happy to say that i graduated from Duarte High School Class of 2009
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Posted by a student on 04/24/09
Duarte High school is a good school they have many ROP classes and yhey have Avid there are many clubs and activitys your son/doughter can join in
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Posted by a student on 04/10/09
How is the discipline related to what grades students earn? If anything, DHS needs more parents to help their kids do the right thing and stop making excuses for bad behavior--I think there is always room for improvement but the staff is on the right track--join PTSA or school site council and help-don't
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/09
completely unfair with students in the cases of disaplen. Which then makes them turn against the school, these results in lower grade scores!
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/09
This school won the California Distinguished School award for 2007. A lot of money was spent to improve the school grounds and it is now a beautiful, award winning school.
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Posted by a other on 01/23/09
Duarte high school is a really great school no one gets into anyfights and everbody gets along great
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/08
I have to disagree with the March 26 review. Both the principal and male asst. principal are very visible, and work with students and parents proactively. The school has been on an upward climb, and continues to grow academically. I am happy that my child is doing well, thanks to all of the assistance
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Posted by a parent on 05/16/08
Duarte highschool is excellent! The teachers care about the students and about the students futures! Everyone creates an excellent work environment and has a positive atmoshere!
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Posted by a student on 04/28/08
This school has had many excellent teachers in the past, but it does not know how to hold on to them. Most of the teachers that remain are well prepared to teach the average student. If you want your child to be prepared for college, Duarte is not the right school. AP and honors classes are a joke and
... Read more the work load may be heavy, but it is all busy work. The clubs and activities are underfunded and not paid attention to. The school doesnt put on any productions of theatre for this reason. Also, many great coaches of various teams have left for the same reason. On the plus side, the school os small and intamate, and you learn to overcome adversity. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/30/07
My student really loves the teachers at Duarte High. They take a genuine interest in my childs learning.
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Duarte schools — Duarte High School is located at 1565 E Central Ave, Duarte CA 91010. 1565 E Central Ave is in the 91010 ZIP code in Duarte, CA The school district for Duarte High School is the Duarte Unified School District. Duarte High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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