Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Beware of this school. The principal is a bully and is unwilling to accept her mistakes. How Catholic is that? Furthermore, she has to much influence over the school. She does not adhere to California Ed Code Nor the Archdioses of LA. In addition, she is rude and has a superiority complex. It's a shame bc the Director, office staff, and teachers seem great. Parents fight for your rights and don't spend money under this lack of leadership. In the end it is our children's education that matters most and DUSD has excellent schools and Principals for Free
--Submitted by a parent

My daughters attended this school years ago. OLPH prepared them for a rigorous high school, and along with it, for USC and UCLA. But I am most grateful for a solid Catholic education. This morning I contacted the principal after several years. Not only did she come to the phone immediately, but remembered me and listened very politely and willingly to what I had to say. She modeled the Christian values that this school's website states that they profess to model. Thank you very much OLPH for so much.

My daughter is finishing her time at OLPH this year. During her nine years K - 8 I have been very satisfied with the school. The academics are chalenging and the grading system is very strict, you need a 93% to get an A. The teachers as a whole are very good. I believe that the teachers that were hired over the past four years or so have truly been outstandin. Mr. Miller is awesome, both Ms. Smiths have been great. Mr. Hernandez is outstanding and so is Mrs. Segura. The principal, Mrs. McMains, and the vice-principal, Mrs. Dominick, are very approachable and wiling to work with parents. About the only negative is the parent cliques that exist. Unfortunately this just a fact of life that exists everywhere. I certainly was not part of the clique, but I learned to work around them and still get my service hours completed. I would highly recommend OLH to parents seeking a quality Catholic educations. My daughter loves her school and will miss it greatly when she moves on to high school.
--Submitted by a parent

OLPH is an excellent school. I drive 50 min.each way but my two children 5th and 6th think that it is worth the sacrafice. They love their school and teachers. The principal is a wonderful person and is always willing to work with the parents.
--Submitted by a parent

My school is rated 4/5?! No way! OLPH is the best place to get an education. It is awesome and I would relive my 9 years here any day!
--Submitted by a student

olph is like a big family kids love each other and know each other no matter what grade they are , teachers are well prepare anf friedly beatiful staff i really trust OLPH
--Submitted by a parent

OLPH is a fine school and I am proud to have my children attend. I have gotten to know the teachers through my children and they have the children's best interest at heart. One of my children struggles and the teachers really work with him and want him to do well. Mrs. Mc Mains is open and inviting and truly loves the children. She has helped me many a time. My eldest child is in high school now and I feel that he was very prepared for high school. The school is safe and caring. Yes, I wish we had air conditioning and maybe someday donations can make that happen. OLPH was worth the sacrifices that I've had to make to pay the tuition. A good bet for any parent looking for a school for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

The sense of community at OLPH is strong. there is a focus on faith and values. Faculty and staff welcoming, loving and dedicated. Teachers go above and beyond to meet the kids needs. Weekly mass is a great asset and encourages kids to be better Christians.
--Submitted by a parent

The school evironment is clean and safe. However, considering the tuition is very high, there is no air conditioning! Imagine conditions on a hot day. The teachers are average. The office staff is friendly. The principal lacks involvement and needs to improve in leadership skills. The students there are respectful and the parents are very involved.
--Submitted by a parent

The Principle, teachers and staff along with the families and students make this school an excellent choice to send your son or daughter. The Principle is very involved and cares for her staff and students and is available to parents. The staff is friendly, helpful, and competent they go beyond in being there for your children and in helping you in anyway they can. As for the teachers they are outstanding and really show that they are there to educate your children, with professionsalism and integrity. The school also has many programs set in place for each grade that helps build character and the enrinchment of your childs mind. I am very happy with OLPH and would highy recommend you to come and visit our school, and then you would see first hand why I am so pleased.- GOD BLESS
--Submitted by a parent