I have attended La Sierra High School all for years, and i would have to say that there is Nothing wrong with La Sierra High. I read about other people saying that they are dealing with racial issues, and that is totally false. La Sierra is a well-rounded school, which YOU have the ability to make it
... Read more a good school, or bad. You can be yourself at La Sierra and not have to worry about other people and how they react. I highly recommend this school, and tell people if they heard La Sierra is a bad school, it isn't. It was, however, in the past in the 90s, but it is a much better and safe school. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/23/09
The best part about the school are the AP teachers. These teachers go into a mediocre school with the intent to help and guide students to the best of their abilities. The school is not be in the best of neighborhoods, and therefore comes the racial problems. It is not necessarily the case that a
... Read more good education isn't obtainable at la sierra, but the students work for what they receive. School spirit is not great at La Sierra. The administration needs to make drastic changes to get in touch with the children, but they have not gotten it right so far. I hope the school improves. I really want to revisit my alma mater and see children actually enjoying what they go to every weekday. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/11/08
This school is very unsafe. Their is constant race problems. The staff are o.k. The Principal is one of the worst, he takes the smallest thing and makes a big deal and when something big happens, he barly moves a finger! My only concern is the race problems though.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/08
While I agree with the poster who said the fine arts programs are good, I have to qualify that and say that the drama program here is very cliquish. The drama department also has a 'multimedia' course which is woefully antiquated..both the instruction and the equipment. This schools drama program has
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Posted by a parent on 10/18/06
After attending LSHS for for years I must say overall it is a good school and has many memories. The one thing they must fix is favoritism when it comes to sports.
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Posted by a former student on 06/22/06
the admin. here is one of the worst around. i am a senior at la sierra and have seen many changes in this school my 4 years. the sports at la sierra are not supported by the admin unless it is football or baseball. i am a 4 year track member and 3 year cross country runner and we have gotten zero dollars
... Read more my 4 years. we have to raise all the money ourselves. i am the captain of the team and our coach is one of the best in california. we our state ranked by still no support. overall i heard at one point this school was a great school but unless this admin. leaves dont come here. Read less
This school has an excellent fine arts program and some fabulous teachers in the AP and Honors program. While some of the teachers are excellent at LSHS, some are below par. They are unable to control the classrooms and the students are very disrespectful. The school has a problem with violence between
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Amazing School. Great after school programs, fun, and a great place to learn.
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Posted by a former student on 11/01/05
Nice school. Improving yearly. Sports programs improving. Great communication and parent involvement. Great teachers and staff.
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Riverside schools — La Sierra High School is located at 4145 La Sierra Ave, Riverside CA 92505. 4145 La Sierra Ave is in the La Sierra neighborhood and 92505 ZIP code in Riverside, CA The school district for La Sierra High School is the Alvord Unified School District. La Sierra High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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