El Toro High School

My daughter has been attending ET High for 2 years now. Not once has she seen a counselor until the last few weeks of school. They called her in to tell her she will be going to Silverado next year. They did not contact me about this nor did they ever send a letter home. So much for early intervention. Why are the counselors even on the payroll if they do absolutely nothing to help the students? This school is full of snooty over paid office staff and counselors who really have no idea what is going on with the students. She also won an Excellence Award AND was given a spot on the High School newspaper about 1 month ago. Now all of that is taken away, and her name isn't even posted on the HS's website as a winner of the Excellence Award, but all the other kids names are there. Funny how this award notification is mailed to my home, however NOTHING about her failing or having to go to another school. I'm actually glad she will be leaving El Toro. Now maybe she will get the help she needs. ET High needs to get their priorities straight!!!
--Submitted by a parent

This is my 5th year as a parent at ETHS, I cannot say enough about this school; the principal and staff are wonderful and accessible. Unfortunately, some amazing teachers retired last year and it will be hard to fill there shoes; I'm confident that there are more wonderful teachers out there that want to work in such a great environment.. I have never seen nor heard of gang activity. This school has always gotten a bad wrap because of it's location. The different ethnic groups and income levels are a part of real life. Rich, Poor, Black, White are all living together and getting along. The community is also very supportive of our school which shows at most sporting events. Go Chargers.
--Submitted by a parent

great departments in all subjects! The teachers for AP and IB programs are supportive and give students the materials necessary to succeed. Definitely the best school in the area!
--Submitted by a student

This school fails to provide equal opportunities for all students. The staff -teachers, administrative office principal etc. need to be more diversified.
--Submitted by a parent

I don't know why some are saying there's a gang or violence problem. I don't remember the last time there was a fight or the last time I saw a gang. The administration is not negative, as one reviewer says, nor are the teachers too old. One teacher is retiring this year and another will retire within 5 and they are easily the school's most distinguished, loved, and inspiring teachers.
--Submitted by a student

This is my 6th year with my children at ETHS. I could not be happier with the quality of education and my kids overall experience. Keep up the good work!
--Submitted by a parent

i love my school. its a positive atmosphere and all the kids are great. go chargers!
--Submitted by a student

This school has excellent teachers, Great staff, Awesome teaching policies. As a student at El Toro High School I just love it, the teachers are so nice... They're very strict about grades and the disciplinary action for those who brake rules is successful. Most students strive to earn excellent grades in order to go to college... Most students start in their Junior year and more and more student are in Honors classes. Most freshmen aren't taking Algebra 1 anymore... but Geometry or even Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Calculus! This school is definitely the best over all in my eyes.
--Submitted by a student

Im a freshmen this year at El Toro and let me tell you it is great. I dont see anything wrong with it. Its a very nice campus, and very beautiful. Located in a beautiful suburban setting, its nice. Im getting good education and my teachers are helpful. If you have Mr. Doty for science, he is a very coll person. The only problem is that we cant win a football game but who cares, if you have friends here, getting the education you need, youre fine.
--Submitted by a student

As a parent, neighbor and friend to some graduates of ETHS, this school has an excellent academic and outstanding atheletic program with some of the most gifted athletes and intelligent students. If your son or daughter like to be challenged, then this is the right school. If you do well at this school you will be accepted to some of the top universities in the country w/o a doubt. Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley, NYU, UCLA, USC, UCI to name a few.
--Submitted by a parent