I am a substitute teacher and I have taught at both high schools in the district. The difference between Nogales and Rowland High is like night and day. Nogales students have no school pride at all. During lunch they will throw their trash on the ground or leave it where it is rather than put it in the
... Read more trash can right next to them. The staff does the best they can but unfortunately the majority of the students treat the campus the same as their studies. They just don't care, which is too bad as their are some really great students in the school. Read less
Posted by a other on 10/29/09
What a terrible school. Highly disorganized, very dirty, poor teacher quality, and it definitely needs some upgrading. The school has a reputation for a reason. I felt like I was in a school built in the 1700s and has never seen renovation.
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Posted by a student on 09/26/09
So if you ask me, I believe it is not the school that is bad or does not help the student; it is the student them self. Every school will have the good and bad, but it is what your student does when they are in high school that will mold their future. It was not easy for both my daughters but if
... Read more I had to do it over I would still have them attend NOGALES HIGH SCHOOL. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/03/09
I Believe Nogales high school is marching towards success. The Principal Dr.Padilla is doing a great job. Ensuring we the students today are the leaders of tomorrow. And I recommend this school to every interested parent out there.
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Posted by a student on 06/20/09
I'm a student attending Nogales High and now becoming Senior. Everyone has there own opinion about Nogales, which most people say its a horrible school because of the previous years of bad behavior. Now you can hear my opinion because, I'm behind the books and students and parents are the only opinions
... Read more that matter. I have a good record substaniable from a 3.0-4.0 year round. I love most of the teachers here at Nogales they go out of there way to help the students. I would really want to thank Mr. Padilla, Mr. Woodside and Mrs. Weber. They have helped me threw my down fall. My opinon about the New principal, me personally I dont like the way she spend's the money we have? We have some computers that are older than me. I mean come on I think u should ask the Students what they want? Read less
Posted by a student on 06/19/09
The morale at this school is horrible among the staff. We strive to bring the best to our students every day but the adminisration has worn us out. Our staff does the best with increasingly limitted resources even though we are forced to implement programs that aren't really in the students' best interests.
... Read more Our principal, Dr. Padilla, is obviously a short-timer she won't be here much longer but sadly we will be left with the results of her short-sighted agenda. Parents, communicate with the teachers as much as you can. We sincerly WANT your children to succeed and will do what we can to accomplish this. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/15/08
Continue... Since I'm a science student at this school, I notice the science classes this school lacks--oh and don't forget astronomy. I am also aware that this school doesn't offer AP european history. However, this school has an excellent spanish language program, yet lacks in other langauges.
... Read more The languages this school offers are spanish I/II/II/AP/IB/Lit; French I/II/III/IB/AP; Tagola I/II; mandarin I As you can see,this school does not have a strong language program overall. We need well-rounded/academic students to come to this school to make this school a better place, but I believe the limitation of the classes offer prohibits the incoming of much more excellent students. (Along with the lack of communication and biases of the school district that this school resides, they look down to this school and ignore the problems this school have (as if Nogales doesn't exist) and say they provide 'academic excellence'--hypocrites) Read less
Posted by a student on 10/04/08
This school has a great Principal Dr.Nancy Padilla. She has made Nogales a school of success!!!
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Posted by a student on 07/09/08
The only reason why the school looks so bad is because unmotivated students are often the focus. Sadly, their troubles tend to mask the excellence of those who are motivated. The teachers are great and support all students who want to learn and show that good students come out of a school with as bad
... Read more as a reputation as Nogales. These teachers really do get on your case if they notice your grades are faltering. As annoying as it may be to the students, it really does shape them into improvement. In all honestly, Nogales doesn't deserve it's bad reputation, but neighboring districts often give the population this impression without primary sources. It's art program is one of the best in southern California, the band/colorguard competes nationally and wins, and the boys basketball and soccer teams made CIF. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/20/08
Nogales High School is a diamond in the ruff. Unfortunately it seems to have a bias against it in the community, but when one arrives on campus and meets the studets, one realizes how wonderful the school is. In the past couple of years fights have decreased dramatically, and an increased emphasis
... Read more on academics and student involvement has risen. This school boasts a TV production studio more advanced than almost every high school in the Los Angeles area; it has an art program that annually generates individual shows at local studios for many of the students. The cheerleaders are the most enthusiastic you will see almost anywhere. The athletic programs are working to improve. This is a fantastic school. Read less
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La Puente schools — Nogales High School is located at 401 S Nogales St, La Puente CA 91744. 401 S Nogales St is in the 91744 ZIP code in La Puente, CA The school district for Nogales High School is the Rowland Unified School District. Nogales High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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