Malibu High School

Excellent school, truly excellent!!! I am so grateful for this amazing place for both my middle schooler and high schooler. Dr. Kelley, and all of the teachers my kids have had to date, have been wonderful. The arts programs are outstanding and the sports teams are inviting to all! Academics keep both my honor students adequately challenged and interested. There was a need for a change in the science program, to accomodate kids and advanced placement, and they did. They listen to the families and address the needs of the kids. I am so excited for all the years yet to come at this phenomenal school!
--Submitted by a parent

Malibu high school turly strives to create and implement an outstanding education. I know so because I am a parent of three kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended Malibu High and was involved in theater production, soccer and football. The classes were small and the students were engaged and upbeat. The teachers were friendly and approachable. Our Coaches were great too. The atmosphere seemed much more relaxed than other LA public schools I have attended. This school is a dream, relaxed, healthy ocean breeze with marine biology on the beach and a soccer/football field that rivals Peperdines campuses view. It's absolutely what you make it. The culture at MHS was very outdoorsy and creative, MHS offered student run talent shows, art classes, music performances, a surf club and spoken word poetry. Get involved and be grateful that you are zoned for MHS, save your kids private school money for college, this school is like a private school! Go Sharks!!
--Submitted by a student

Another school year has just begun and I am again reminded that Malibu HS really is a great school - for so many reasons. This is a pretty small school even though it combines middle and high school students together on the campus. The kids do have separate lunches and passing periods but you do get the sense of community. Great job...
--Submitted by a parent

Best staff on earth. They prepare you for success. Great community. Wonderful families, students, and local supporters.
--Submitted by a parent

I adore this school. The teachers and staff are amazing. They are all very supportive and helpful and the campus is absolutely beautiful. The math program at Malibu High is fantastic, it's very advanced but they also have classes for kids who don't comprehend math as well too. If you live in the Malibu area and your child is going to be going into middle school, don't choose a fancy private school, send them to Malibu High.
--Submitted by a parent

I am the mom of a 9th grade girl. This school obtained a distinguished school award in 2005 however the school has disappointed us. There is a problem with cyber bullying at this school. Even though this is an ongoing problem, the administration has done little to address this problem. Also there are problems with security at the school. The school has just restarted the 'parent eyes' program, where parents patrol the school during school hours. Hopefully this will help address the security issues.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a beautiful location, one block from the beach. There are ocean views from the ball fields. Our experience with the teachers has been mixed. Some of the teachers are amazing, inspiring roll models but most of the teachers at MHS don't rise above good, average teachers.The children at the school are primarily from wealthy families. Despite or maybe because the majority of children at MHS are children of privileged, there are problems. I encourage all families considering this school to check the articles about MHS in the local newspapers.
--Submitted by a parent

Malibu High School is a terrific school that succeeds because of its incredible level of parent involvement. Parents involve themselves beautifying the gardens to serving on a wide array of booster clubs for fund-raising, arts, sports and of course there is a strong PTSA. The performing arts here are fantastic due to an incredible faculty. The Spanish Department has completely turned over in the past year and a lot of kids relate having a more stimulating curriculum. Like any public school, you have to put in the effort to get the results. There is not a lot of hand holding going on. Students must be motivated to succeed. And those who are, succeed at the very highest levels. Mark Kelly, the current principal, is a terrific administrator. He communicates well, is approachable and is concerned about students performance. We're fortunate to be a parent of two at MHS.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two Malibu High graduates and one entering the 9th grade. RANDOM is the word they use to describe the whole setup. Some Malibu parents are too permissive because they don't want to be bothered to change their own behavior. This is a problem for their children and their peers. The teachers are a mixed bag. But what I want to convey is that the students here are highly creative individuals. The dress code is their own so relax and enjoy the show. Many life long friendships will be formed in this community. As a parent, be strict, delay the age when your child drives up to 18 if you can and be amused. These kids are great and the location is drop dead gorgeous.
--Submitted by a parent