This school does not have a funding problem, it has a management problem. The class schedules, rotations and outrageous holiday schedules combined with a 'do the minimum' faculty put learning in the backseat. The priority is to fill the seats and perform on the standardized tests. They actually took
... Read more classroom time out last year for an assembly to remind students to get to bed early and be prepared for the testing the next week. The teachers do not expect much out of the students. I can't say RB is any worse than other schools in the area. Its not a war zone and if your child is motivated and on the honors track they can thrive. If they need help, structure, expectation etc, go private or don't expect much. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
Although we are very familiar with RBH's reputation, that is a past reputation. Moving to the area it was obvious that the district has cut way, way back due to funding. The grounds we only 'maintained' if a bit run down for a school that age. We could not get into guidance to discuss our childs
... Read more needs, and when we finally we able to, we were met with incredible crassness, and uncaring guidance office. Class after class gone due to the budget crisis. Yes, they kept AP courses so was signed up. But there is no depth to education anymore and it was clear that 'caring' was gone when the school lost funding. My kid who is very bright will sink it that cesspool. We are going private. Hopefully, funding will improve and attitudes will adjust. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/09
This school used to be an amazing school for just about anything. But because of the budget cuts, the 2009-2010 school year is not going to have many good programs. They are cutting or trimming some of the best and most popular classes. They dont offer summer school unless you got a D or F in the class,
... Read more or need special education. If the year was 2006, I would say this is one of the best schools in the USA, but because of the budget cuts, it wont be anymore. I'm finishing my freshmen year. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/30/09
Best school in all of San Diego. Excellent teachers, responsive administration stellar scores, but atmosphere is not at all competitive. Teachers are always extremely helpful and open to parents. My sons and daughters have prospered here.
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Posted by a parent on 12/13/08
one of the best schools in san diego i enjoy going here
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Posted by a student on 09/10/08
i just finished my freshman year at rb. at first i came to the school not knowing anybody. the teachers are really helpful and theres alot of amazing people there. as long as you go to tutorial and just do your work you will do well. :)
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Posted by a student on 07/15/08
RBHS is not an average HS. AP students receive excellent attention. Slow learners receive excellent attention. Average students (the majority) are just another number with most being forced to take classes they neither want nor need for possible college entrance. Counseling consists of making an
... Read more appointment 1-2 weeks in advance --unless you are in one of the two mentioned groups-- and the appointment will be at the counselor's descretion... not the student's. Too many Vice-Principles that are seldom even seen at the school. In short, if you child is an average child he/she will get lost in the system and would do much better at any of the other Poway District high schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/08
I would say RB is an excellent school. I currently am a junior there are i think we have a record of good academics, athletics, and our fine and performing arts programs are some of the best out there. it is a well rounded school, with well rounded, generally really nice people.
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Posted by a student on 12/11/07
I currently attend RBHS as a freshman, and I have to say that the faculty, the staff, and the other students just don't care. There are few 'fun' clubs, as most of them are either community service or ethnic clubs. I have not seen the principal once in my month attending, and we have had 2 assemblies.
... Read more Band is no longer a fun elective. The music program is unusually intense, with many practice hours and required attendance at football games to play at half time. All in all, I dislike the school, and I plan on moving to a new venue as soon as possible. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/15/07
As of 2007 graduating class there were about 750 students per grade with over 40% of students taking an AP class their time at RBHS. The school is known for its excellent baseball program with families actually relocating to their area to get into the same. This makes the program and other athletics
... Read more highly competitive. There is a lack of sufficient student parking with many of the surrounding streets posted as 'no parking' as the school is in the middle of a residential area. The area is comprised of middle to upper middle class families and does not suffer from a lack of necessary funding and parental participation evident at many other public schools. Read less
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San Diego schools — Rancho Bernardo High School is located at 13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego CA 92128. 13010 Paseo Lucido is in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood and 92128 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Rancho Bernardo High School is the Poway Unified School District. Rancho Bernardo High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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