Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies School

My child has been at LACES two years and it has been such an amazing experience. To have your child want to go to school and look forward to it (especially through the difficult middle school years) says a lot about the school. I too have no idea where the review is talking about with regard to bullying and rampant drug use. My son speaks openly with me about school and has not seen any such problems. And the teachers are wonderful, responsive, communicative and helpful, and teaching, not trying to impress. It saddens me that someone would post such a negative review about such an amazing school.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. My child goes there since 6th grade. Their math department is very strong, especially love Mrs. Hill, her approach to students and learning is amazing, and I know my child picked up very important skills in both math and overall studying habits from this teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

We LOVE this school! I'm not sure what the previous poster is referring to but in four years at LACES I have not seen any evidence of bullying or rampant drug use. The teachers are TEACHING, not worrying about being cool. I know my child is being well prepared for college in addition to learning in a safe, nurturing environment. He loves going to school every day!
--Submitted by a parent

We were really UNHAPPY with this school. Bullying abounds all over the campus and the teachers are trying so hard to be cool and liked by the students that they look the other way and rarely discipline or even comment on it in the classroom. The administration and counselors do nothing to help change a negative situation. The academics are mediocre with test scores being the only goal. Drugs are everywhere. The middle school kids are virtually ignored because admin focuses on the high school having high test scores so they can get high ranking. After 2 awful years at LACES, we took our student out as soon as we could switch to another school and the difference is astonishing! We know many parents and students who are not satisfied with LACES.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from LACES in the late 90's but I had two siblings graduate recently (2008, 2010). We all found LACES to be a supportive and diverse learning environment while preparing us for University classes. I personally loved being at LACES and was sad when I had to leave. The teachers there inspired me to become a high school teacher myself. I highly recommend LACES!

It has high standards and most kids go to college. It is incredibly diverse and everyone mixes happily. The parents are devoted to helping. My kids went on to UCLA from there. A wonderful school
--Submitted by a parent

I am an 8th grader at LACES and I will be entering high school next year. Because of it's family-like environment, middle school students and high school students interact often and get along well. Teachers at the school (as far as I know) are very supportive and always encourage students to work to the best of their ability, and never overwork nor neglect students. I'm loving it, and I can't wait for high school.

I love this school. I have been bringing my children to this school for the past 13 years. 2 of them graduated several years ago and I have 1 still attending. The teachers and administrators care about the kids academic futures and they have a very high grad rate maybe 99.5% or something very close to it.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently a senior at Laces and I can see why it is ranked one of the top in the nation. Many of the reviews criticizing Laces state that the teachers do not care about student progress. This has never been my experience. However, it is my belief that it is impossible to have a school without a single 'bad' teacher, so I am sure that Laces has a few. Laces has taught me to challange myself academically and socially and I am sure it has prepared me for college.
--Submitted by a student

LACES is the best, everyone loves each other and everyone in class actually pays attention.There is no fooling around people actually want to learn and the teachers are outstanding, and teach the best they can.
--Submitted by a student