Pomona Catholic High School

For two years, we visited the other Catholic high schools in the area and chose Pomona Catholic. Mr. Torres, the principal, took time to personally meet with us. He asked if we knew why Catholic schools were startedin the first place. We said we did not and he told us that Catholic schools were not started for the purpose of having great sports programs or even better academic programs but started for the purpose of building the kingdom of God and that was his first priorty. Next, he said, he would build a great academic program and then everything else. He has remained true to his word. PC is a very special school that provides our daughter with everything she needs to succeed in life as well as college. The communication is terrific and the teachers and staff are very accessible. For anyone doubting the school's ability to prepare students for college, check the list of colleges our seniors get into. NOTE: all students are prepared for division 1 schools, all students are REQUIRED to take three years of a foreign language and four years of math, the students have the opportunity to get ahead by taking online classes, PC accepts students with some learning disabilities .
--Submitted by a parent

In the 2 years that Mr. Torres has been the Principal, the school has been re-energized and is being restored to its former glory. The school has always been known for its service component and is now being hailed as one of the best investments in education in the area. Mr. Torres has focused on providing a Christ-centered campus that supports learners and families. He is a spiritually grounded leader who is present at the functions, approachable and consistent in his vision for catholic education in the Pomona Valley. Recently, he invited Bishop Sartoris to re-dedicate the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in the school, in a beautiful ceremony that involved the community and students.
--Submitted by a teacher

Pomona Catholic High School has been a great school for my daughter. Late last June I was laid off from my job and had to move urgently and also find a school for my daughter, an incoming Junior . I chose Pomona Catholic and have nothing but praise for the school. Mr. Torres and staff went out of their way to facilitate my daughter's transfer from her previous Catholic high school and make her feel welcome. This same welcome and doing everything feasible for her to experience academic challenge and an enriching all-round school experience has continued till now. The teachers have always been open to me as a parent to discuss my daughter's progress. They have been available after school and during breaks to give any extra help as needed. My daughter's GPA has improved at the school. Although my daughter still misses her school friends that she has known since Kindergarten, she has been welcomed by the students and accepted as she is. This has been very important for her. The school has given my daughter a truly enriching Catholic education experience, that as a parent makes me know I made the right choice for my daughter. Although it is a small school, it is a quality school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is not as good as it seems. When the students are attending this school the staff try's to act nice, but as soon as you ask for a transfer, they try to avoid by not helping or providing transcripts or letters, or any other documents needed to transfer the student.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student at Pomona catholic and I dont feel I got enough support from teachers or principal to motivate me to do better.I came from a public school to get a better education and my mom and I feel that we just wasted a lot of money by attending this school. Now I'm going back to public school to get the education that I didn't recieve at that school.
--Submitted by a student

We are proud parents of this school! We have had two daughters that have attended this school. We have seen a lot of changes in this school and we attribute it to our principal, Samuel Torres. He has come to our school when we needed him the most. At first our daughters were upset because he insisted on them abiding by the school dress code. There were a lot of moans and groans at first, now they think he's the greatest. He's always on campus and available for all the girls and their families.He implemented a free tutoring program available to the elementary and middles schools in the Pomona School District. Change is great! We are blessed!
--Submitted by a parent

This has been a phenomenal year for Pomona Catholic. Many changes were made, including the newest member of the administration, Mr. Torres; and the families could not be happier. I am looking forward to the rest of my daughter's years at Pomona Catholic because this year has given me much hope. There is no doubt in my mind that the school will continue to grow and succeed. For those who have negative feelings towards the school for whatever reasons, I suggest you visit Mr. Torres and I assure you, your outlook will definitely change for the better.
--Submitted by a parent

As an alumni, I am still in love with Pomona Catholic. It made me a strong, independent, and confident young woman. I am not afraid to face challaneges in college and continue the leadership skills learned there. However, Pomona Catholic did have its academic shortcommings. The science program was horrible, and we did not have all the facillities that a high school should have. I am very excited that the new prinicple is imposing new rules that show my alma mater as the gem that it truly is. I recomend this school because it offers a sisterhood like none other that I have ever experienced. This school also offers the chance for your daughter to grow and blossom. I guarntee that you and your daughter will know everyone there, and she will be more confident than when she walked in as a freshman.

i am currently a student at PC and i will admit my first 2 years were horrible, education wise. but ever since we got a new principle i feel that my next two years will be amazing! Mr. Torres seems like a really good person who is willing to change the school for the better. i pray that Pomona Catholic continues its 100+ years of excellent education. i am so happy that mrs. gazzolo left, she was a horrible principle and did not do anything to benifit the school, she was definetly the the main problem we went down hile. i also pray that the population increases at PC, it is truely a great school.
--Submitted by a student

I am a current student at pc and though the school is great because of its size, there are very few good teachers. The best teachers at pc are ms.Stith, mr.Wallace, mrs.Arteaga, ms.Arias, and mrs.Vandenberg. Many of the teachers are not suited to teach and very few teachers actually help the students.
--Submitted by a student