Mojave Junior/Senior High School

My children both attended MUSD for their school careers. Beginning at RPU, continuing on to CCMS, and finally Mojave High School. They were both committed students and received support in their academics. Mojave High has an excellent math program with high standards of achievement. Both of my children presently attend State Colleges and are doing very well. Mojave High School overall is a school where any child can succeed with guidance and support from their teachers. The teachers provided that for my children. I believe it because they are doing well in college.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a senior at Mojave High School and by the looks of it, the high school is shaping up...but not it's people. There's a lack of discipline in every class I attend where the teachers must baby the kids like we're still in kindergarten. Hopefully the class clowns realize that the rest of their life starts next year and they might do something to turn around their lives and get with the program. The real world isn't going to appreciate an attitude problem.
--Submitted by a student

I am a former student of MHS. First off, one must know that Mojave has a great deal of students who are not motivated--this is not the teachers fault! Yes, the school is an old school and needs a great deal of work, but that takes money! Students can make the most of the courses if they choose to. There are some great teachers--(Mr. Hartsock, Mrs. Shelby, Mr. Veith) who take time with their students to help them. Parent involvement is at a minimum in most cases. If teachers did not have to deal with the discipline problem students, more teaching, and learning could take place.
--Submitted by a former student

A great school. Very great teachers and staff. Especially the principal, Sheri Newlander.
--Submitted by cierra tinkham, a student

My child attended this school and he didn't care for it at all. I think the school lacks in the homework department. The campus appearance is horrible. I think that has a lot to do with the students learning environment. The discipline of the students is horrible. One good thing is the sports program
--Submitted by a parent

Although my child participates in their 'Engineering Academy', so far, I have not seen any extracurricular activities that gears students towards an engineering field. The school, having Edwards Base so close, should develop closer ties and expose their students to multiple hands-on experiences in aeronautical engineering. School does not offer a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Mojave and California City has the worst school system ever. The teacher are not leader to our children, and in my opinion 80% of them are lazy. Our student are not been taught in a professional way, and we have teacher that are trying to hard to be hipped instead of beening mentor to our children.The school is not working with the parents to get this problem resolved. As parents we have to step up and take on this problem first hand. Thnak you for you time
--Submitted by a parent

Strong higher level math program. Strong science program. Optional Engineering proram available taking advantage of Mojave Airport Connection. Business and Art teachers are among the best and most involved in the county. Excellent sports programs. Test scores are comparable to Desert HS (Edwards), Rosamond HS, and Tehachapi HS. Small size keeps electives to a minimum. Campus appearance needs work and administrative positions change personnel too frequently.
--Submitted by a teacher

I think that this school should have a election class for future veterarians. I really think they will do well in it. I would do very good in it. I really think this is a great school but they need more electives not just chior,art,driver's ed,woodshop,welding,home eco, and those other wierd things there should be career electives.
--Submitted by Christynna Pavlicek, a student

As part of the graduating class of 1997 I thought that the schooling was about what you could expect for what the state gave it for money. The school does need better funding to be up to par with the rest of the schools in California as well as the rest of the country. I know that California doesn't have the best school system in the country but small schools like Mojave High could still use it.
--Submitted by Michael Talevich, a former student