Decent school, nice teachers. Though after graduating I realized that despite seeking help through counselors that I was completely unprepared for college, both mentally and educationally. I've had to repeat classes I 'passed' in high school with all my grades 'C' and above.
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Posted by a student on 05/14/09
This is an excellent school. The teachers are highly experienced and very committed to their work; they certainly put in much more than 100% effort. Level of parent involvement is similarly good, as is the Principal. All this makes for a top-notch school environment. There are many extracurricular
... Read more activities, some of which compete at the national level and place very highly. My daughter has attended MCHS for a year and has enjoyed it immensely. We're looking forward to another 3 successful years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
This is school is outstanding. It consists of great teachers and wonderful programs that prepared mt son's to graduate and attend great colleges. My oldest son graduated in 1999 and was accepted to UCLA. My youngest son who graduated last year 2006, got accepted to USD. What more could I ask for? I'm
... Read more just hoping my last child would do as well as her older brothers. Great school! No doubt about it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/07
PHS is a great school! The athletics are amazing the girls sports are really top notch. and they people here are amazing.
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Posted by a student on 06/04/07
Great new principal! Lots of AP and honors classes (ex: AP-Art History, Environmental Science, European Civic, Honors Precalculus, Oceanography program is phenomenal!). Academics, at this school, are so challenging that they have a tutorial program for all students available on a weekly basis. This
... Read more school demonstrates a camaraderie unparalled to any of the other schools in which I've been exposed to. Girls Basketball just won CIF. The band was invited to the Rose Parade, yet again! Good School, Great Teachers, Great parent support, Awesome community involvement! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/07
i absoluteley love mt. carmel. not only is everyone there amazing, they welcome new people in open arms. iwent there freshman year, and instantly made a new clique of friends. unfortunateley i moved to colorado, but if i had the choice, i would definitley move back and finish school there.
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Posted by a former student on 09/05/06
I know I'm not a parent yet...but I am a former student. Mt. Carmel is an excellent school that has many of the best teachers in the district, especially AP teachers. Mt. Carmel's education has given me a good foundation and, in fact, I might have been prepared too well as some classes at UC Irvine (yes..one
... Read more of those venerable UC's) are teaching what I learned at Mt. Carmel my junior and senior years there. it is a great student that has strong academics, though a possibly subpar sports program . Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/25/06
My daughter just began at Mt. Carmel. She loves her teachers and her classes. Unfortunatly, the school is in the middle of a remodel. Big bummer!
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/05
My Son began school there today, so I have no real information. However, when I registered him yesterday, I was impressed with the women who helped my son and I with our adjustments to Mt. Carmel.
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Posted by a parent on 02/03/05
My daughter and I have both gone to this school. I've found that the school has only improved since I left in 1989. MCHS prepares children for college, giving them all the necessary classes to qualify for the UC system. It has a wide variety of classes available from the basis level to the very advanced.
... Read more I'm very happy with their programs and with the teachers, who really seem to enjoy teaching. Read less
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San Diego schools — Mount Carmel High School is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego CA 92129. 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd is in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood and 92129 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Mount Carmel High School is the Poway Unified School District. Mount Carmel High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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