We had three children attend this excellent high school. In addition to offering a wide array of AP classes, the extra-curricular options are varied. The marching band and orchestra programs are great--whether or not your student is particularly 'musical.' Our students were all UC-qualified. Today
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
We had 4 kids go through Poway High. Interdistrict transfer for the last one. This school is partially responsible for the success of my 4. An awesome experience of combined 16 years experience. Fischer is amazing, loved going to school there. Demanding academics, but teachers who care and are on
... Read more top of your student. Councelors were great. Helped tremdously in the college process. Teachers who STILL keep in contact with my Kids. Sports were outstanding, and coaches some of my kids favorites (Champ), soccer, wrestling, volleyball, track. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/07
POWAY High is an school with an excellent academic program. A majority of the kids are on a college prep course,unless they opt out. Baseball team & Wrestling & Basketball very competitive and very nepotistic. Parents are the most competitive group among the crowd. Most parents type 'A' business owners.
... Read more Education top notch, your kid will be ready for college if they stay here. Parents must be involved, if so administration will notice and work with you. Campus rivals some colleges. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
Teachers care. For the most part they are organized enough to show it. Administration is great about communication and organization. Sports a very very important. Good drama program.
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Posted by a parent on 03/15/06
Poway High School is an amazing high school. The principal Scott Fisher truly cares about the students and their success. The school stresses the importance of academics and is one of the top schools in the county and state. The wrestling and lacrosse programs at Poway are annual powerhouses with wrestling
... Read more winning the last 24 CIF championships and bringing home 3 state titles in the last 17 years. All sports at Poway play at a high level. There is a multitude of extracurricular activites and anyone can find their place at Poway. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/08/06
Academic programs are, for the most part, excellent. There are many extracurriculars, especially sports & band with large parental involvement. The downside is that it is a very upscal and high-pressure environment which can lead to some problems dealing with the adminstration/faculty if your student
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/06
Teachers care. The administration really communicates with parents and students. Sports are very important. It's somewhat expensive to send your child there because there are alot of 'add ons'. Good preparation for college. I think most students are college bound.
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Great Academics and study body (although not much diversity in student population). Teachers very supportive with excellant email support.
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Posted by a parent on 07/13/05
Poway High has many programs for kids but like all schools in CA the cutbacks show. Many of the programs now require a fee to join. The school asks for donations from parents which helps. They have cut back on techers so class size has increased and reduced their couns. staff. They are in the process
... Read more of remodeling the school and overall am pleased with Poway High. Read less
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Poway schools — Poway High School is located at 15500 Espola Rd, Poway CA 92064. 15500 Espola Rd is in the 92064 ZIP code in Poway, CA The school district for Poway High School is the Poway Unified School District. Poway High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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