I am not sure the administrators in this school are all on the same page. A small number seem to really care about the children. Teachers I have observed are overworked and frustrated.
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Posted by a parent on 05/25/09
We've had a good experience with the Administration @ Prospect High School. Our family is very involved with academics & find the majority of school staff very supportive of parent involvement. A schools reputation is built on API ratings but doesn't tell the whole story until you look @ student demographics.
... Read more Our 2007 API rating was 741 but when you look at subgroups, 80% of our students were performing @ an API high of 815 but were impacted by 20% of our students that are disadvantaged. Our Athletic Programs have been very successful; 2-Time State Wrestling Champion, Girls Varsity Basketball & Boys Varsity Baseball @ CCS, Wrestling, Girls Swimming, Track/Field & Badminton All League Chamions & Football 2nd in League. 95% of Prospect's students go to college; 36% - 4 year college, 59% - 2 year college. Those stats are the true measure of a school's success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
Great place to be! administrators are knowledgable in regards to special ed. laws and are supportive. Most staff members are dedicated,friendly, and professional.
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Posted by a teacher on 02/25/08
We have had a lot of success at PHS. Especially strong are the Spanish and Math courses, as well as extra-curricular activities. There are some questionable students, but overall, the school is calm. We are active parents and support the school and teachers. PTSA is also a worthwhile organization. Our
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
What I like about Prospect and many public high schools around here is that the students choose their classes. You don't have to test into the honors classes and you don't have to worry about not getting in. The honors classes are challenging and will prepare you for college. The teachers are enthusiastic,
... Read more mature, experienced and knowledgeable of their subjects. My son transferred to Prospect from Mitty because the teachers at Mitty were young and inexperienced and the classes were not challenging. Prospect is not extremely competitive in sports but there is a good sports program. You have a good chance at making the team. Sports, music, drama, clubs, student gov't., etc., are all available to all who want to participate. Parent involvement is pretty good. The administration seems open to parents with new ideas who want to help promote the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/21/07
School has great resources if you know how to access them. AP, Honors and extra-curriculars are very good. Be active in order to ensure the best education--students can fall through the cracks very easily here.
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Posted by a teacher on 03/28/06
Administration is by the book - teachers are full range...the ones you wouldn't want your children to have in a million years, and some really dedicated ones (though this is becoming more and more rare); Drugs and fighting on campus are a rarity; homework is average amount for a high school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/02/05
Prospect high School is been a great school for for son. It's not a big school (infraestructure) therefore is easier for the staff to have control over the students. Problems are very limited, and are taken care very fast
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/04
As a parent, I felt that Prospect did not have high academic standards or a positive school environment for my daughter. We moved to get out of the district.
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/04
I'm a parent of 4 sons and two of my sons already, very succesfully, finished Prospect High School. My experience is, that what you put in as a student and as a parent, that's what you will get out of your education . Our oldest succesfully, graduated from UC Santa Barbara, majoring in Physics. Our
... Read more second son was valedictorian and was accepted at every college he applied to. That year, as this current year, several students were admitted at Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley and the likes. Yes, an very good education can be had at this school. Put your effort in, and Prospect will do the rest. Our third son just started Prospect and does very well and is weel adjusted. Read less
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Saratoga schools — Prospect High School is located at 18900 Prospect Rd, Saratoga CA 95070. 18900 Prospect Rd is in the 95070 ZIP code in Saratoga, CA The school district for Prospect High School is the Campbell Union High School District. Prospect High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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