Redondo is the best school in the South Bay! The teachers are caring and they genuinely want every student to succeed. Teachers will stay after school long hours just to make sure a student understands the material being taught. The teachers recognize each student as an individual. Even though I am now
... Read more an alumnus of RUHS, I can still walk onto the campus and have teachers and staff call me by name. Redondo is more than just a high school, it is a family. Everyone sticks together and supports each other. Of course, no school is perfect, but the Principals handle any situation that may arise between students or students and teachers. Redondo made high school a more enjoyable experience for me. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/16/08
I am alumni and RUHS gave me the best high school experience I could have ever asked for. The teachers were excellent and I still keep in touch with a few of them. The administrators truly care about the students as well. Each student has their own activities and most students respect each other. Sure
... Read more there are a few problem students but that is at every school. Redondo is an excellent school! Read less
Posted by a other on 02/02/08
theres too much drugs that the teachers are oblivious to or are just refusing to do anything about. other than that, most of my teachers are well trained and know how to teach.
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Posted by a student on 11/18/07
This was our daughters first year at RUHS and she had a very positive experience. Although it is a bigger school, she was able to get involved in athletics and student board activities. We met with one of the school academic counselors and were very impressed with the renewed commitement to making
... Read more sure each student has a 'plan' in place for the high school years. Parent involvement is key and needs to continue. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/20/07
This is a pretty dangerous place with iffy academics. When our oldest went there, we weren't happy, but made it work. I don't think we'll let either of our other two go there. We're likely to petition for Torrance West High. They need to get the campus under control and then the academics.
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I am an alumni of this school. Although I didn't participate all that much, due to knowing I was going military, RUHS is a very well run, organized and educated school in a very wonderful location. People are crazy to think otherwise...
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Posted by a former student on 02/28/06
There are some very weak teachers. The school is over-crowded and I would encourage the administration to be very careful about the permitted students they allow to attend. My student really enjoys the block scheduling and the good teachers use it to their advantage. The lazy teachers, and unfortunately
... Read more there are some, will take advantage of whatever the can. Please find a way to monitor the teachers' abilities better! Overall, we are pleased with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Huge, diverse, underachieving school. Not enough honors classes. Grading in many college prep classes is absurdly punitive. Competition is fierce for all extracurricular slots (sports, etc.) because there are so many students. Fair amount of parental involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 11/22/05
Redondo has a diverse set of oppertunities for students. However, the school lacks in the freshman English department and in properly planning the building of new facilities.
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Redondo Beach schools — Redondo Union High School is located at 631 Vincent Park, Redondo Beach CA 90277. 631 Vincent Park is in the 90277 ZIP code in Redondo Beach, CA The school district for Redondo Union High School is the Redondo Beach Unified School District. Redondo Union High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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