CTD - Buena High School

Excellent. Wish we had lived here when my older child was in school so he could have gone here too. We have passed up on opportunities to leave the state because I will not remove my child from this school until he graduates.

This is a great public school and my child enjoyed learning here.

I believe that school rates as low as any school can... I think it's more like Lord of the flies then a school...

This school has been as active to engage with parents as another we have switched over to. There seems to be a lack of communication between staff, and this includes the nurse on site. Parents are required to fill out the medical form for the nurse to reference if the student is sent for treatment; however , this was not the case for us and our kid left in worse condition than when she arrived. Although the teacher was new to the area, she appeared overwhelmed by the number of students in her class as well as by the behaviors of some. My kid was constantly given “busy work” once ahead because time was having to be taken on those that required attention for behavior. This allowed for her to actually fall behind and then have to play catch up at the new school. I noted that this was brought up by multiple parents, again the teacher and students were not at any fault, but the principal lacked the integrity to face this issue. As for safety, my own child as well as others, on separate occasions, had been locked outside of the building while inside the school grounds and not notified until seen by someone coming in or out of the parking lot. I was not called about this, instead sent home a hand written letter from a teacher that felt awful about the incident and her number to discuss it further. When calling to schedule a meeting with the principal it was pushed aside and meant to be handled over the phone. She was aware that my child was locked out, and even had her spend time in her office to “calm down” before returning to class (kindergarten). Everyone has their own opinion and view, but I would not have my kids go back.