MacArthur High School

As an educator for 10 years, I have never experienced chaos and dysfunction to this disagree. My experience was a living nightmare. I don’t have enemies but if I did, they would be the only ones I’d speak highly of this school to.

School is very engaging this past year 25-26. Teachers and staff engaged frequently on DOJO, email and text about upcoming events, trips, teacher/student class engagement and more. They will send me pictures as well with permission obviously what they do, accomplish and celebrate. They celebrate success which is awesome. Son was student of the month, TAG and recognitions for behavior. It was a pretty awesome experience. Since it was my first time attending the school I didn’t knew the ins & outs so their are some rules to follow i.e. no getting out of the vehicle while in the line to pick up and drop off.School is clean in and out. Very organized with events and other things that go on with kids. Halls are decorated with students art, pictures and recognitions. Thank you Mr.Villatoro, Mrs, Cortez, Mrs. Choudhury and Ms.Olmos. Mr. Stark and staff.

I would not recommend this school based on my experience. My child experienced repeated incidents with other students, and despite reporting concerns, the issue was not resolved nor was there communication. Academically, I also felt there was a lack of support in learning and there was limited communication or intervention to help improve her performance.Every child deserves to feel safe and supported in their learning, and unfortunately that was not our experience.

This school was a very upsetting and concerning experience for my child. My child would come home sad and upset and was no longer the same kid he used to be. There were times when he came home with bruises, scratches all over his body, and dirty clothes. I was also concerned because he wasn’t being given lunch and was kept in a dark room.Whenever we went to speak with the office staff or teachers about what was happening, they would tell us that the injuries were caused by other students. The principal at the time would not even come out to speak with us. The office staff and teachers would avoid talking to me or explaining what was going on, even though I felt like they all knew what was happening.What concerns me even more is that this did not seem to be happening only to my child. I heard similar concerns from other families whose children have disabilities.This school was a horrible and heartbreaking experience for our family. If you are considering sending your child here, especially if your child has a disability, please pay close attention to any changes in their behavior and regularly check on how they are being treated. As parents, we have to stay alert and advocate for our children when something doesn’t feel right

I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding how this school addresses the issues of bullying and student misconduct. My children have encountered instances of physical aggression, including being hit, pushed, and bullied. In a particularly distressing incident, one student compelled my daughter to pick up his spit with her bare hands, while another child issued a threat to her life. I have communicated these concerns to the school counselors; however, I have observed that no effective action has been taken to resolve these matters. The response I have received indicates that the school prioritizes support for programs catering to children with disabilities and behavioral challenges, yet this should not overlook the need for a safe and respectful environment for all students.

High quality school that focuses on providing high-quality education while promoting a family environment. Would recommend to any family or friends. Is run by a Great family that really understand the value of education and you can see how they have instilled that in every level of the schools DNA.