Ygnacio Valley High School

I absolutely love this school. I just graduated from yv and even though it has some bad kids, its a fantastic school. Every school out there has bad kids. Most of the trouble is caused by freshman and sophomores. But yv has many great people, fantastic teachers, a caring staff, and so many clubs and sports to choose from. Any negative stuff you hear, like there is a fight every day, is just from half empty types of people. Yv is a great school and i'm proud to say that i'll always be a warrior!
--Submitted by a student

i love this school. who ever said the teachers are out of control is wrong. you must be a freshman or sophmore. but this school is not bad at all. the teachers are great! and the only students that mess up the school this year are ; freshman and sophmores who think they are all that. sorry but its true.
--Submitted by a student

YGHS has many great teachers that make my daughter want to go everyday.
--Submitted by a parent

the sschool is so poor and kids are nice but the teachers and kids are really out of control
--Submitted by a student

nice school they have great sports for kids to try out
--Submitted by a parent

Let me tell you the truth about Ygnacio Valley High School. I've been a student for 3 years, and I must say YV is truly an incredible school. I get scorned by people from other schools when I tell them that I go to YV, and I think it's humorous that people can judge a school's potential by listening to rumors. Yes, the majority of the school (racial diversity aside) isn't up to par with state standards, but that has nothing with the school's educational aptitude. Spectators observe YV and only notice the negatives. What's overlooked are our true diamonds in the rough: our top scholars, our excellent honors/AP programs, our diverse selection of courses, and our hardworking teachers who strive to students succeed. Do you really think Ygnacio Valley High is an easy school? Try taking our Honors Chemistry class, or our AP US History, then come talk to us.
--Submitted by a student

I was a student at this school and currently have a sister who is attending as a Junior. To give YV credit, they have a bunch of students on hand who have terrible economic problems at home. However, this doesn't excuse them for their lack of higher academics. I do not recommend this place for anyone who is trying to pursue higher academics. Not only have they discouraged my sister from skipping grades and getting ahead, their AP test coaching is terrible. If you want diversity, go travel.
--Submitted by a student

This school has great enthusiastic teachers and sports teams with various events .My son is growing with positive feedbacks from this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I think YV is an awesome school. It is very diverse in people & ideas which is more than most schools in the area can say. I agree, academic resources aren't the best, but YV's diverse student body gives insight to life outside sheltered suburbs, which is important for those pursuing college far from home. Also, in my day (class '05, not that long ago) I found YV students less cliquey and more willing to work/interact with others that had different tastes in music, social class, etc. I'm proud to say I graduated from YV... I know it's not the best school, but it certainly is not the worst. If anything, I recommend this school for parents who want to offer their children not only education, but depth to their high school years.
--Submitted by a student

YV is a diversified school many different cultures attend this school and for the most they are working hard to create a positive learning environment. Improvements in school spirit is needed for all sports, drama etc... Students need to communicate with the staff and staff needs to listen as is true for the opposite. I believe there is alway room for improvement and always room for praise. Keep up the good work and focus on a goal of improvements.
--Submitted by a parent