8534 Marklein Ave
North Hills, CA 91343

I like to say to the parent that post a review on February,28,2023. That I know what they are talking about they do a paper call it safety plan. It's a joke. And they pinalize you if you try to talk to other parents. I talk to the district and nothing has being done. The bullying and the fights are almost daily. And the stuff, except for a selected few , do nothing about this. Then they try to cover it up. Making up stories. I think what is left is to eather talk to our Congress representative. Or the board of education. If in need maybe any one out there that is suffering of these please contact me. Together we can make the change happens. Here it is, hopping they won't delete my information , five, six, two, three, three, four, zero , nine, nine , four. Reach out. Let make our voice, our children's voice heard.

Great school, except the fact that there is only one bathroom open at a time EVER and There are 10 boys in there at a Time.

This school is a pit. It has not improved in years. The principal, A. Montes, doesn't care about the families or students-- he just wants to look good on paper. He also doesn't support his teachers, from the rumors Ive heard. These kids need a good education and are left with teachers that scream, demean, and put the kids down. It's a toxic place. Stay away.

Por favor traten mejor a sus pacientes de enfermería, con la salud no se juega y hay personas que de verdad si pueden estar mal y por decir la verdad deciden hacer maltrato verbal. 4/10

As a parent, I’ve had three children attend VAAS. Two have already graduated and one is currently a senior. Each of their experiences has been different, but one thing has stayed consistent: their confidence has grown and they’ve learned how to advocate for themselves.I remember when my oldest started as a freshman. He was nervous and trying to figure out where he fit in. He’s part of the LGBTQ community, and as a mom you hope your child will be accepted for who they are. At VAAS, he was. The diversity here is real, and you can feel it every day. He joined the dance team, got involved in theater, and eventually became president of several clubs. Watching him grow into a confident leader showed me how much this school was helping him develop as a person, not just as a student.My other two children were excited to attend after seeing his experience, and I’ve watched the same kind of growth happen with them. They all have different personalities and interests, but they’ve each learned to speak up for themselves and take ownership of their future. As a parent, that means everything.What makes VAAS special is the smaller environment and the relationships with teachers and staff. Students are known by name, and the teachers genuinely care. I’ve had teachers reach out not just about concerns, but to share progress and ideas for growth. It shows they’re truly invested.Both of my children who graduated from VAAS have now graduated from college, one from UC Irvine and the other from the University of Hawaii, and my youngest has already been accepted into college. That tells me VAAS really prepared them for what came next.One of my favorite experiences as a parent has been Digital Portfolio Night, where students present their own work and reflect on their growth. Seeing that confidence firsthand is something special.VAAS is more than just a school. It’s a supportive community that prepares students for life after high school, and I would absolutely recommend it to other families.