6 Berenda
Temecula, CA

Our family relocated to Temecula from Las Vegas in Fall of 2021 for my daughters 3rd grade year and let me just say, coming from one of the worst school districts in the country (underfunded Clark County school district) to the VHES, it's one of the best decisions we made. My daughter was a little behind in the beginning but with some assistance/dedication, she's now closing out 4th grade this year with straight A's. We love her teacher Mrs. Crisp! She's communicative, caring, thorough, and overall, an amazing guide and teacher for our kids. The school is very active with events such as "Husky hoedown," movie nights and fun celebratory weeks, we all really enjoy it. The teachers/staff should be proud of what they're accomplishing here, keep up the great work!

I am a former student of Temecula Valley High School, and while the school does have some strengths, there are also serious issues that should not be ignored.On the positive side, the school offers strong educational opportunities for students who actively seek them out. The AP classes are the highlight of the academic experience many of the AP teachers are knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely care about preparing students for college-level work. The school also has good sports programs and a wide variety of clubs, which gives students plenty of ways to get involved and build community.However, these positives are overshadowed by major problems within the school culture. Racism is a serious and ongoing issue, and it often feels ignored or minimized by the administration. Incidents are not consistently addressed, and there is a lack of accountability or meaningful action, which creates an unsafe and uncomfortable environment for many students.Additionally, while the AP program is strong, most non-AP classes lack motivation and support. Many teachers outside of AP courses do not encourage students to succeed or push them to reach their potential, which leads to disengagement. Students who are already struggling often fall further behind instead of being helped.Statistically, a concerning portion of students do not graduate, which reflects deeper systemic issues within the school. This alone should be enough to prompt serious reflection and change.Overall, Temecula Valley High School has potential and some excellent programs, but inequality, lack of support, and unaddressed discrimination significantly impact the student experience. Without meaningful reform and stronger accountability, many students will continue to feel overlooked and unsupported

TMS has been outstanding for our two children that have gone through it.