Jurupa Valley High School

I am currently a senior at JVHS and it's an awesome school. About the comment about the 'top 1' not getting any help about attending a 4 year university, I think he/she is confusing this school with another one or something. We have the career center which has tons of help about colleges and scholarships, of course they are not going to take all the help to your desk, you need to ask for help. I am currently in AVID and we complete our colleges applications and financial aid... as a class. =]
—Submitted by a student

I am at a loss with the proper words to fully describe this school. It has been, by far, the worst experience of my life. I never had the assistance to attending a 4 year university - considering I was 1 of the top 10 graduating students. Currently an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley I reflect on my experience(s) at JVHS - I often feel I'm one of the lucky ones that got away.
—Submitted by a student

I may not know everyone that is involved with the school but the ones I do know have been great. The FFA (Future Farmers Of America) program has been a major turn around for my children. They learn leadership, business values, team work, public speaking and many more life building opportunities.
—Submitted by a parent

Very disappointing experience. Principal and leadership staff very poor with no passion for students are teaching. Campus lack proper security and vstaff is rude to parents. A very poor excuse for an educational institution!
—Submitted by a parent

I am currently a senior in this school and I have to say JVHS is a great school. I have friends that have left from JVHS to go to either Rubidoux High School or Patriot High School, and they all agree with me on saying JVHS is better by a landslide. I take AP classes and I know that the homework given is really AP material, such as learning about the Government and delving deep into the process of all 3 political branches. AP Literature is awesome as well because we actually read stories and poems classified as advanced. We don't just study vocabulary, we learn to be analytical when it comes to realizing the theme of a story or understanding symbolism. The teaching is great and cant be any better.
—Submitted by a student

I was a student at JVHS and proudly graduated in 2006. I started college right after high school and am now a junior. I went to JVHS all four years of high school and loved it. The teachers are excellent, especially Mr. Tapsfield, Mrs. Buckhout, and Mrs. Morrison. All of my teachers encouraged me to continue to do my best and that I had better do all of my work. On the first day of classes in college I didn't know what to expect, which is normal. But I felt more than prepared to be in college and found it to be easier than the AP classes that I took. If your child wants to learn and get a great education this is the place to go. But if your child doesn't want to learn, it's not the teachers fault.
—Submitted by a student

I am an 2008 graduate from this school and I went here for three years. I got a 3.8 GPA in Jurupa Valley High School. I got mostly A's even some of the students around me didn't what really matter's is how much time you put in school. Like going everyday, doing your homework, and studying. I was in the Girls Tennis team for two years, the science club which is awesome, RCC english, foreign language club, and floral design. All my teachers were great they were really invoveld with me. Right away when I graduated high school I started college in June 23,2008. So thanks to Jurupa Valley High School I now am on the road towards my future on the medical field. In conclusion I thank this school and all the staff for all the support.
—Submitted by a student

I think that this school is a very good school to attend. I did learn a lot from the teachers and the front staff couldn't be more respectful and care more about the students. Everyone that works at this school is awesome and put a lot of time and effort into the students. Now if the students do not want to listen or have respect for the teachers or the stuff you should not blame the school but the student for not paying attention in class and for not being respectful. I just want to say that I went to this school for 4 years and graduated with flying colors! The front staff is WONDERFUL period!
—Submitted by a student

My student has only been at JVHS since September and its now November. Teachers are just ok and the office staff is terrible, rude and have a just don't care attitude. My student went from a 4.0 to a 2.5 in one quarter. The FFA program is ok, but not what expected. Very unorganized.
—Submitted by a parent

This school does a horrible job of preparing students for college. Yes, there are a few great teachers like Ms. Sloan, but the majority of the teachers have given up on the students. Nothing but busy work.
—Submitted by a student

I believe that the educated exemplified is not great however, not sluggish in its attempts to facilitate the theory of responsibility and morals upon the students that attend. Moreover, I believe the advanced placement education at this school is excellent and do appreciate the corresponding teacher as they prepare the student's young minds to the greater understanding of learning that is college; whether it be at the community level or the private university levels, teachers such as Mrs. Buckhout and Mrs.Sloan help students realize that importance of higher learning.
—Submitted by Jorge Solis, a student

Good school, great teachers, especially in mathematics!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is not that great, way overcrowded, poor athletic programs
—Submitted by a parent

Ok school no real problems
—Submitted by a parent

I think it is a pretty basic good school with some excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a student

The programs that are offered are mediocure. Some of the teachers really have a passion for thier students. It has been hard to work with the staff at this school.
—Submitted by a former student