Vasquez High School

Well I'm afraid I have to offer a contrarian opinion here, to many of these suspiciously glowing reviews from faculty and parents who don't have to go to this school. I'm a former student, it's been years since I've attended this school and I've graduated college now, but it wasn't in any way thanks to this place. I'm sorry but I've found graduating from this place embarrassing, and having visited the campus recently for all times sakes it doesn't seem like it's changed much, at least physically. Look I'll be fair, I know it's had it rough financially, and I do truly hope that the school as changed for the better and that it's on its way to becoming something legit, because all I remember and now know in retrospect was an interim campus that was inadequate. The kids of Acton deserve better than this, make it happen. My class may have been cheated out of a proper high school we were promised, but maybe future classes can have it.

Whats the deal anyway???? Everyone complains about the facilities at Vasquez yet go to West LA and look at their high schools....old, lots of worn down portables, and no where to play sports! What do we have? A clean campus, lots of room to play sports, committed teachers, wonderful student body, great test scores, small community atmosphere, little crime/drugs, a commitment to our children AND a balanced school budget!!!! I'd take Vasquez over another school anyday!
--Submitted by a parent

Vasquez great school, absolutely! All you have to do is look at their test scores; they are higher than any High School in the Antelope or Santa Clarita Valleys. Also there is a camaraderie there that only a small school can have. This school is special. quality over quantity.
--Submitted by a parent

Vasquez has come a long way with its current principal, who has done a superhuman job of vastly improving this grossly underresourced school. VHS may not have an imposing campus, but it offers many unique opportunities, a friendly and respectful student body, and a number of spectacular teachers. Parents need not send their children elsewhere, though they many need to be proactive in areas where improvement is still coming. For most area students, VHS is a terrific high school.
--Submitted by a parent

Vasquez is a great school, we are all looking forward to having a permanent high school soon.
--Submitted by a parent

Believe it or not Vasquez is a great school. Not just the education but the people in it. Everyone practically knows eachother, and there are rarely any problems between students. May I also add that the sports and music program is outstanding. Mrs. Roberts is a great Music Teacher, and Mrs. Owens has the greatest view in her students. She has to be my favorite teacher ever! As a junior I look foward to my senior year.
--Submitted by a student

My school is awesome! I even like the teachers and administration! We may be small, but we are great!
--Submitted by a student

I'm a student at VHS, who wants to let all those parents who think our school is a joke, that they are wrong! I go to Vasquez, you don't know what goes on there, everyday! You are an Outsider. Do not judge our school for it's 'trailer' looks. They are deceiving. Although we don't have luxuries like other schools ( a gym we can actually use, a library, etc.) we make the best of it! We work hard none-the-less. There are students who don't give a crap about the school or school itself, but there are students who devote their time and effort. They set up fundraisers, clean up our campus; and there is one in particular who is on the School Board and does everything in her power to try and persuade the parents' minds about our school. And we are highly educated. Ashley Smith.
--Submitted by a student

To offset the more denigrating comments posted here I must point out that, as a Dept. Chair & Site Tech Coord., I am privy to facts the average parent or even student may not & could not be. Many of our problems stem from a community unwilling to pass a bond to better the campus for the STUDENTS. The bond is NOT to line our own pockets as some claim. Little could be more untrue. Qualified as much of our staff is, we could easily teach elsewhere for better pay. We are here for the kids. Visit another high school-- you'll see our students are safer & as well (if not BETTER) educated here than anywhere else. Mr. Austin
--Submitted by a teacher

This is a very nice school, with a great invironment. There is no violence.
--Submitted by a parent