Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School

Abbott is not only a Gold Ribbon school but also is a Turnaround Arts member. Its commitment to the Arts goes above and beyond thanks to the great teachers and dedicated office staff.

My eldest daughter attended Lugo grades 1 through 5 and in that time, the school had three principals. Instruction was always geared towards the CST. There were no aspects of a "well-rounded" education. In her 5th grade year, she did not learn about U.S. history, science, or other topics of study. Classroom instruction and homework was always centered on questions covered in the CST. I was teaching my daughter topics she should have been learning in school because this Title I school is so under performing. Leadership is non-existant, teachers are content to just follow the agenda from the principal, and kids are not challenged. I eventually pulled her out of Lynwood Unified and enrolled her into West Middle School in the Downey Unified School District. The difference was night and day. A varied curriculum, involved teachers, and constant communication from school staff & administrators. She is now a 7th grader and taking Algebra 1, on the West TV production staff, and was the top 6th grade science student. Any parent thinking about enrolling their child in this or any Lynwood Unified school would be committing an act of child cruelty. Sincerely, Wayne B. Bergeron, Sr.

Bullying is bad at this school the staff does nothing to protect the children or offer support. The school bathroom had racial slurs graffiti in the bathroom. The school base its education on test scores and less on classroom curriculum. I don't suggest this school to anyone if they want their children to blossom or feel safe.

this school is the best school in the world

I am very happy with my experience my children have had. PUSD does a good job when it comes to their curriculum and motivating kids to do their best. Ms. Hennessy, Mr. Maldonado, Ms. Harsh (now Ms. Mora), Ms Garrett, and all the staff thank you for all you do.