Piner High School

My daughter is going into her Junior year. She is doing excellent academically (according to her grades), but I feel the school is not preparing her for the rigor of a top college like I wish they would. They are more concerned with everyone passing and leaving no kid behind. They are wasting money and time trying to prepare every kid for college even though many have no intention, nor the aptitude to finish college. Meanwhile, we have a huge shortage of tradesmen in the workforce. What happened to the attitude of graduating kids with skills to make good wages and an honest living without needing college? We are doing them and those wanting to go to college a disservice. They must water down the higher-level classes so those that are not academically inclined can pass, yet they still don't need nor care what they kind of learned. I guess this is more of a district issue, but Piner could make their classes as hard as they should be and if some fail, so be it. Maybe then the district will get a clue. Another complaint I have is about the lack of pushing the kids to strive for the best. They are happy to push kids to easier schools like SSU. Why not push them to the UC's and if they fall short they can attend SRJC and TAG to a UC? Come on counseling staff and administration. Many kids are more capable than you give them credit for and will only do what you tell them to. Help them dream bigger with higher goals.The best thing about this school is the Early College Magnet program which many in other schools don't know about. My daughter is on track to finish the IGETC requirements and be certified by SRJC. Then she won't have to do any General Education classes when she is in college. I have to do all of the research myself. Unfortunately, it feels like I know a lot more about college planning than the staff at Piner or any other Santa Rosa school.Overall, she is having a good experience, but I feel they have a lot to improve on.

Very bad this is the worst school I have ever sent my kids to, 0/10. The principles have no idea what they are doing. One time they scheduled a pick up of books for all grades and they did 1 student at a time it took 3 hours just to get 4 books.

Very positive. This school works with disadvantaged students and moves mountains, creating the best possible outcomes for a major percentage of students!

This school is very good and teachers here are great!!

I have attended Piner high school all 4 year. I have to say that Piner is an outstanding school that has alot to offer to a wide variety of students. The teachers for the most part are very hands on and welcoming. As with every school, their are negative and positive sub cultures among the student body in regards to social behaviors. Yet, it is very easy to stay on the stringent and arrow with the full support and encouragement from the faculty. In all; Piner is a school that gives you opportunity to thrive and accomplish.