1991 Padding River Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91913

Rancho del Rey is a pretty good school. I take all accelerated classes and most are just the right level for it to be challenging but not so much as frustrating. Most classes teachers are really nice and help you. Compacted math for 7th is really arduous and fast paced, even though you think you may be good at math it would help you if you know some of the stuff beforehand as the compacted math teachers aren’t the best. They rush the lessons and it makes me frustrated. The counselors are nice but they have to care for many students so it may be hard to call out for them for help. This school is really big and has around 2000 students. Mr. Patterson is a great principal and is fair. The school lunches range from good to ew. There is a trash problem so there is a a lot of seagulls and crows. The students are just like any other middle school some are kind but there aren’t many bullies as in my experience. I have not been bullied or teased or anything. There is graffiti in the bathrooms and students vape but many schools do so it just seems kind of normal, I would say this school is a solid 4 stars.

Over the past four years, I’ve seen a noticeable decline in the environment at Olympian High School. The surrounding area has changed significantly due to rapid housing development, and with it, there’s been a rise in disruptive behavior. On multiple occasions, I’ve observed students loitering near elementary schools during school hours, engaging in activities such as smoking and using inappropriate language, with little concern for supervision.As someone who has lived in various parts of San Diego, I’ve seen the difference a safe, focused school environment can make. Unfortunately, Olympian no longer offers the same sense of security and academic focus it once did.If your priority is a learning environment that emphasizes safety, discipline, and strong academic culture, I would suggest researching other schools before making your decision.

My daughter transferred to this school and we could not be happier. The staff here truly cares about these children. The two teachers have had have been wonderful, kind, loving, empathetic, and highly effective teachers. We do not have enough positive things to say about the special ed team at McMillan. They are competent and provide excellent resources for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. This school feels very well equipped to support students at all levels. We were very nervous about transferring here from a small private school, but we truly could not have asked for a better experience.