Escondido Village

There are quite a few issues with St Ray’s. One- the classrooms are huge and the teachers are really overworked without additional aide support. So tons and tons of turnover. My son’s class had 32 kids with one teacher. I think she did an amazing job considering the lack of support (of course she took a job at another school). Second the environment is very much a ‘bro’ environment. It’s 90% White boys with parents that think they can do no wrong. I’ll say some of the social events were eye opening and leave it there. Knucklehead parents and incessantly gossipy moms is in abundance.Bottom line - It’s a low rent, inexpensive private school with parents that feel like it should be sacred heart. Public school is a MUCH better option.

INTL’s high school stands out for the way it combines academic excellence with a genuinely international perspective in the IB framework. The IB approach is second to none and IB graduates are sought out by highly selective colleges. The IB asks students to think deeply, manage their time well, and engage with ideas from different points of view, which prepares them well for college and beyond. What also makes the school unique is that language learning and bilingualism are central to the student experience alongside an outstanding STEM and humanities program within the IB framework. Students are challenged academically and are known by their teachers and supported as individuals. The Menlo Park location is also another huge plus. It’s in the beautiful Willows neighborhood, so it’s safe, in a prime location surrounded by leafy trees and a nice park, and allows students some autonomy to go off campus. Overall, it’s a outstanding school!