I enjoy ST alot compared to other surrounding high schools. I am currently in 3 AP classes and find the work rather challenging as opposed to the regular courses. Santa Teresa is committed to making high school as easy as possible for students and for the most part ST so far has been just what everyone
... Read more imagines high school to be. I'm currently a Junior and so far I have loved ST's sports, rally's, and spirit week since freshman year. ST has made high school fun and I wouldn't want to attend any other high school Read less
Posted by a student on 09/10/09
It's a wonderful school! I graduated from there and now I am teaching there!
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Posted by a teacher on 08/28/08
First of all, the Music Department Director is *truly* a gem. By now, I doubt that she is the best well kept secret in the area! If your child is seriously considering music in his/her future, STHS is worth considering. I am not sure now, but when my oldest child was attending ST, the Desktop Publishing
... Read more Department was awsome as well. Oveall, it seems to me that the school has lost its 'soul.' As I mentioned before, I have an older child who graduated from ST, and the atmosphere has definitely chaged. There seems to be more vulgarity and lack of manners. The dress code seems not to be enforced. Academics has its place, no doubt. I am not convinced, however, that this is the environment that I would want my children to be for so many hours... Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/18/08
School was great overall especially the honors classes. The outside activities we great as well especially with stuff like Fantastiks. Math program definitely subpar in my experience. Counselors over all were not very effective though. Any research on what class and college applications I did on my own
... Read more with the help of my parents. Overall the academics when taking the honors programs definitely prepared me for college. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/19/08
I am a former graduate, and I say the school is good. It would be great if it had a solid math department and willing counselors, but it doesn't. Many parents have to call the principle to get a schedule change for their child. The band program is the only thing that kept me from dropping out (it's killer!).
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Posted by a student on 01/12/08
The Science Dept. is excellent. The Math Dept. is improving. However the Magnet Program needs to be revisited. Having to take Photography for the Magnet Program to fulfill the commitment to the program when PE or another curiculum would have been a better option.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
I find it interesting and disappointing, that as a business magnet school, there is no business class offered this year for juniors. How did that happen? My son was never notified that this would be a scheduling/educational issue when it came time to select classes for the upcoming year. ST prides
... Read more itself on communication, but fails in many areas. Math dept. fails. Mr. Duran seems to be working hard, but he can only do so much. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/07
It's time to focus on academics - not shy away from them. Honors classes are no longer provided. Why? Is college not expected? Someone told me because they weren't 'standardized'. So instead of making the effort to standardize them - they get dropped??? Colleges definitely weight honors classes
... Read more when students apply. Perhaps the administration should run through some college brochures. AP classes are offered, but teachers for those classes don't seem to be selected based on their success of student's passing the test. Students shy away from several classes because the word gets out when a teacher is not very good and the majority of students don't pass the AP test. Also, don't work through the counseling office if you want to change a class. They will always tell you no. Have your student go directly to the teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
I have reviewed all previous comments. They all have a common theme. Outstanding science, amazing band instructor and many available extra curricular activities. Great School overall. Math instructors are consistently rated way below acceptable limits. My teen is honor student despite failing math. School
... Read more administration is aware ST has unacceptable math program yet, it has not improved. Parents unite and demand change in math department. The school and especially our students deserve a math program that meets the standards kept up by the rest of the teaching staff. Santa Teresa provides a wonderful education to our youth. The band instructor is the most amazing dedicated and talented I have ever met. Improve Math and they are the finest school providing excellent education for the young leaders of the future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/07
I love the english teachers at Santa Teresa High. Especially if your kids are in the honor classes, they will have lot of work to do, but they really learn a lot.
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San Jose schools — Santa Teresa High School is located at 6150 Snell Ave, San Jose CA 95123. 6150 Snell Ave is in the Almaden neighborhood and 95123 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Santa Teresa High School is the East Side Union High School District. Santa Teresa High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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