8907 Gullo Ave
Arleta, CA 91331

This school has absolutely no sense of community or school spirit. Students aren’t motivated to try academically, and there’s no encouragement to do better—it feels like everyone is just going through the motions. The school is extremely small, which only adds to how limited and uninspiring the environment is. Many of the teachers seem disconnected, and the staff are not welcoming to students. Overall, the atmosphere is draining rather than supportive, and it does nothing to make students feel valued.

My daughter’s in seventh grade and I thought this school would be a good school. I am moving her to a different school for eighth grade and I agree with the other reviews that the principal Mrs. Godínez, at the school is rude and does not care. My daughter had an issue with a substitute teacher who was being rude and embarrassing her in front of the class and when I spoke to Mrs. Godínez, she was very rude and dismissive and didn’t look me in the eye. When I asked her for her card, she said she didn’t have any and for me to just call the office… lucky for me, her email is public information. Unfortunately, the teachers at the school have a very old-fashioned mentality where kids are not allowed to speak up and these teachers have a problem with treating kids fairly and respectfully. Additionally, Some of the teachers are petty and retaliate against students for speaking up.

My daughter has been at this school since kindergarten. She started the magnet program in first grade, this is her last year in the school and Mrs.Gruber has challenged my daughter to work hard and believe in herself. There should be more teachers like her.