El Rancho Charter School

Very unhappy with the administration. Very two faced, not trustworthy. Don't send your kids here

Great school. Very happy there. The honors program is excellent. Because it is a charter school, the principal has flexibility in making decisions without the bureacracy. Parents need to volunteer a min. of 10 hours a year. Overall, a great learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent

El Rancho has a variety of programs that will cater to a diverse student population.... Musical Theater, Academic Decathalon, after-school sports, etc. ERCS students are well-prepared for high school. Parent involvement is mandatory which solidifies its success.
--Submitted by a parent

El Rancho has a great Music Department headed by Mrs. Streeter. Her Orchestra has reciever numerous praises for sound quality.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has an amazing musical theatre program. The teacher, Ms. Pitzak, has won many awards of California and for the USA. She won best drama teacher in the whole California and every year is invited with her whole musical theatre, to preform in D.C. and New York. Once, even Japan! This school has the greatest support that you can give/
--Submitted by a parent

I seriously think ercs is a GREAT school. The teachers are really nice, and everyone is just so friendly and helpful to you! AWESOME SCHOOL! :)
--Submitted by a student

Nov 2007, My son is in the 8th grade this year (at El Rancho) and my daughter will begin 7th grade there the Fall of 08'. Over all I am very happy with (most) all the teachers my son has had so far. They seem to really care & spend time actually TEACHING the curriculum, not just going through the motions, sorta speak. My son really loves Ms. Stone (math), she has helped him go from a 'D' to a strong B. I've unfortunately had bad experience's with some of the secretaries that work there (rudeness, not acknowledging my presence for a long time) and the school's psychologist-she seems very nice, yet I don't feel she is accurate on her 'grading'. Overall, I would probably give the school about a B.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is doing well at El Rancho. We didn't expect miracles but she has turned things around 100%. Hats off to the staff and all her instructors. Very happy with the results, wish I had gone to a school like this! Take advantage of the 'bridge' program for incoming 7th graders...it really helps!
--Submitted by a parent

Year-round schedule, some teachers truly dedicated, others just going through the motions, positive honors classes, mandatory parental involvement of 10 hours per school year, relatively safe/secure atmosphere, minimal school spirit
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a freshman right now, and the last two years were great for me at El Rancho! I made many friends, met new people, and most of the teachers were just awesome. I learned a lot at E.R. and all of it has helped me in high school. Probably the best and most influential teachers are: Mr. Keuilian- He is totally awesome! He teaches both Spanish and French. I took french, and he made it so much fun for us! My favorite teacher! Mr. Fryer- Like Mr. K, he made learning so much fun! I always looked forward to science class (unless there was a really hard test) Ms. Stone- She is the nicest, best teacher ever! Math is my least favorite subject, but she always made it better. I enjoyed her class very much. E.R. is an amazing school!
--Submitted by a former student