Azusa High School

I have gone to Azusa High School for about two years now. I've heard this and that about the school. I am going to have to say that MANY people misinterpret this school. they assume that the school is full of gang bangers, bullies, and everything. You have to realize the big picture. That is life. Anywhere you go, there are problems. The difference with Azusa High School and the others you may compare our school too is, our school is full of students who stand out. Every students is known for their skills. It may be sports, band, their academics, or just because they are who they are. Though our school may have the students who don't shine, this gives your student a better chance of being noticed. I can first hand that I have stood out and been recognized because of my actions. That's how easy it is.
—Submitted by a student

Azusa High School is in the middle of a low income area, yet, the band director has developed a top 5 marching band, wind ensemble, and jazz band. For this and many other reasons, I believe AHS is great!
—Submitted by a parent

Really great school with a staff of carring teachers - and great parent support. Plus we have a great band!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

As a new graduate of AHS, I am proud to rate it as a 4-star school. Every teacher and every counselor I encountered throughout my years cared and were incredibly involved with each student; some even remember the generations of families that have attended. The years of experience of the professors only reinforces their love for our school and the great kids that attend. Although Azusa may be IN PART 'economicaly disadvantaged',there are certainly kids from affluent areas that decide to attend because of the smaller classes, the tranquil and joyous environment and wonderful educational and extracurricular programs. Many of my friends went on to Ivy League schools and other very prestigious universities, even under veterinary programs. I believe this may seem as much for the school if compared to the statistics, but as a student I promise you will not regret sending your child to Azusa High School.
—Submitted by a student

azusa high is very poor. The counselors are not dedicated when parents try to talk to them they need to make an appointment even if they are available. The teacher called parent only when the kinds are in trouble they never look for ways to help and its always hard to have appointments with them. The city of azusa is really nice but the schools are in need of dedicated teachers who care for the kids
—Submitted by a parent

i was there for my freshmen year before moving to baldwin park the student who said the school the district and city of azusa is poor i would like to tell you that you are wrong. i grew up in azusa for 16 years of my life i was born in kings county but i love azusa with my heart. azusa hich school is possibly the best that i went to of the 3 high schools ive been to. they have the best drama actors, and if you dont believe me ask elementary schools student if they like the dandy dream machine. i adored it. mr. flores is an amazing car shop teacher. mr lewis you were the best of them all along side with the ROTC teacher.<br/>-Jose
—Submitted by a student

Azusa High School is great. I am a graduate and hopefully someday my child will be too. I can't think of a better city and school to raise my child in. Anyway, learning starts at home. Get involved in your kids education and don't blame the school or faculty. High school students are almost young adults already. If they're not excited or passionate about learning and their futures than that's the fault of the home. High School is a time and place to stop making excuses and rise to your potential. For those that do, it doesn't matter which school you go to. All that matters is how much education you seize from those offering it.
—Submitted by a former student

The Azusa School is very poor teaching academics. The teacher did not know how to use different teaching strategies. Teacher should know that each students can learn. Other teacher do help the students when needed.
—Submitted by a parent

I think azusa high is a very poor school and doesn't offer anything to studens, if you want the very best for your child, you would not send them to azusa, you can look at azusa from outside and tell it's poor, the district is poor and so is the city of azusa!
—Submitted by a student

I am the sibling of a student at Azusa High. My baby sister graduates this month. She's spent her last four years at this school & I don't think I, or she, would've been happier anywhere else. The teachers (all of them) are warm & sensitive to the everyday concerns of our adolescents today. The are patient & caring in their teaching styles & a pleasure to work with whether you're the student or the parents/guardians. I'd like to commend one of the teachers in particular, Mr. Lewis, drama & arts teacher. Never have I met a teacher with more genuine interest, in each & every one of his students, than this man himself. He has a style that is unique, an ear that is always open & a big shoulder for those tears of frustration or confusion that sometimes arrive. Thank you, Mr. Lewis, for being you.
—Submitted by LisaMarie, a parent

Azusa High School has been my home away from home. It has its much needed updates, here and there, but I have been very happy with my teachers and most of the materials they've provided. Sometimes the general student body can be lacking of school spirit, but it's probably a trend. Regardless, if more people and parents were to get involved, the school would get a 5/5 rating over all. The school is relatively old, so we're currently in bad need of home fields for our different teams... and a new pool ;) Other than that, I've liked my experience here. Go Aztecs!
—Submitted by Trish C., a student