The Bishop's School

As a student of The Bishop's School, I am constantly academically stimulated. The small class sizes, and dedicated teachers enrich my learning. Despite some beliefs, Bishop's is not made up of arrogant students, but is instead filled with students who express a curiosity for knowledge. The only downside is that the transition from a public school to Bishop's can be challenging as it was for me. K-8 I was in public school, and I made all A's, but upon transferring, I received my first B. However, once one becomes accustomed to the work load and difficulty of Bishop's one will fully realize the benefits of this school.

I don't think parents should be submitting review. They're not the ones going to school at Bishop's, after all. The teachers are great. It doesn't matter if some of their styles are "antique," they're still doing a fantastic job of teaching the information. And no, the school will not necessarily stress you out. There is a wide range of courses available, with workloads highly depending on the classes one takes. I, as well as others I know, aren't taking classes just for a good transcript. That's not why we go to Bishop's. We go to Bishop's because it allows us to enjoy learning in classes we want to take. And why does it matter if the buildings are outdated? My grandfather was educated in a very small, old school with inadequate facilities but received numerous degrees, including one from MIT. So listen to the people who go to Bishop's and spend more of their time there than at home, not parents. I wake up before 6:00 AM every morning, live 25 miles from school, and spend tons of time commuting and doing homework. I'm not stressed though. Part of going to Bishop's is taking advantage of your opportunity at the school, not complaining about it.

The Bishop's School is a truly amazing school. It provides students with the tools to become grateful, intellectual, and thoughtful citizens. Most of the students have 100+ hours of community service, exceeding the required amount. The Bishop's School provides students with opportunities to play any sport he/she deems interesting without fear of being cut from the team. But the school also maintains an excellent record of academics and athletics. The school has some of the best Water Polo, Lacrosse, Tennis, and Soccer Players in the state as well as many nationally ranked Squash Players and Tennis Players.

Bishop's places a huge emphasis on extracurriculars. They are willing to give any student an opportunity at leadership or becoming a better citizen by encouraging any extracurricular project or activity. The main reason they offer few AP classes to 10th graders is the fact they want the students to build connections and experiences rather than get bogged down by repeated studying for classes that they have 2 more years to enrich themselves in. It's a great philosophy. And the results don't lie; Wall Street Journal's survey in 2007 listed The Bishop's School as the top Ivy League Feeder School in San Diego and one of the top schools in the nation. Sending your child here gives them a great advantage, as they are exposed to the best teachers and staff in San Diego.

Fabulous school with excellent leadership. The kids are focused and the teachers are dedicated. Students are respected.
--Submitted by a parent

THIS IS AN AWESOME SCHOOL..GREAT TEACHERS , GREAT LEADERSHIP, GREAT KIDS...EXTREMELY FAST PACED FOR HIGHLY INTELLIGENT STUDENTS... SUPER ATHLETICS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
--Submitted by a parent

Bishop's has been a phenomenal experience for our son. The school is academically incredible and attracts teacher's who are some of the best in the country. The school raises the bar so the students want to excel and they enjoy learning. The students are some of the brightest, they want to learn and excel and the teachers foster this. Arts and athletics are excellent and both supported by the school extensively. The extra programs Bishop's offers the students to select from are college level. The Bishop's School is an educational experience that sets you for life and our son is very grateful.
--Submitted by a parent

You are best to look elsewhere for a private education. My daughter showed notes to a student who had attended Bishops eight years ago. The notes were almost exact. I think Bishops has digressed to what I call the "filing cabinet" teaching style. Preparing for class consists of opening the filing cabinet and copying the same set of notes, year after year. Seems like the good teachers all found new jobs. And the antiqued teachers keep their cabinets clean. My money could have been spent better elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome school, why does it say it only has 2 stars when almost everyone gave it 5 stars? - Student

I am a current student at Bishop's and I love it beyond belief. After splitting from the public school track, I have watched my friends struggle with social and academic issues that I have not occurred at Bishop's. The academic curriculum can be stressful, but I 100% believe that I have grown as a student. There really is a community, and the people are friendly (not just elite competitive snobs as described below). Sure, there is a competitive atmosphere at times, but it is beneficial to the overall experience. The stress is no greater than any other high school, but Bishop's supplies incredible experiences that you cannot find anywhere else. I love Bishop's, and do not understand the negative reviews. I have grown as a student and person attending this school.