Kearny Digital Media & Design School

Let's be honest! The fact of the matter is that this is a bottom tier school district. It is easy to win awards and be recognized when even an average performance in most school districts is top performing in this one. This is a perfect example of how schools across the country are lowering their standards and requirements for graduation in order to accomodate those students who have no personal drive to succeed, boost grad rates, and mislead state and national agencies as to their actual progress. Stellar "4.5" students are graduating w/o being able to spell a simple word like PRINCIPAL...a word that most students here should be very familiar with. Should have kept the "2.0" at least it was more realistic. There is a reason that greatschools is not posting ACT and SAT scores and the state test scores it does post shows an 8% rating in subjects like geometry even when the state average is an embarassing 14%, well below the national average. CA consistently ranks 30 out of 50 states in education with little fluctuation and that is taking into account the more affluent districts that exist in Cali.

I'm surprised to see any poor ratings for the school of Digital Media and Design. This is an excellent school and it has won all kinds of awards. The staff cares so much about the students, far more than any of the schools I went to as a child. This school is a model for how to fix our public schools; it has gone from being a program improvement school to one of the best public schools in San Diego. DMD is a caring environment with rigorous, demanding courses that I think really prepares kids for college.
--Submitted by a parent

This school did not prepare me for college. I graduated in 2009 and I feel like I was not challenged academically, I feel like the Principal and the teachers just passed me and had me graduate so it would look good for their graduation rates and numbers, they do not care about the students
--Submitted by a student

I love this school and the principle. My grades went up from a 2.0 to a 4.5. the teachers care DMD class of 2009.
--Submitted by a student

This school needs to be re-organized. I am embarrased to say my child graduated from this school. The 4 Principals are self serving and hide behind each other as they make bad decisions. I would not recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in DMD and I have been very pleased. His grades are better than ever. The teachers, staff and coaches have all been wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is excellent .My son moved to this school from Scripps Ranch High and it proved to be a great move. His GPA has increased and he understands the topics more thoroughly .The project based learning helps to bring the things he learns together.Things such as the AVID classes, and the Mesa Fast Track Program have helped to prepare the students for college .The teachers have provided my son with a very caring enviroment and the staff is dedicated to the progress of the children.Overall a good school
--Submitted by a parent

This school has encouraged me to take my kids out of public schools. The staff does not care for the kids. They only care about test scores and graduating rates. The small school idea was a bust. SDUSD took a great concept and ruined it. There are 4 Principals on campus and what it turns out to be is competition between all 4. There is no collaborative effort between the 4 of them and they operate like they are on an island by themselves. I would stay far away from this campus even if this is your home school.
--Submitted by a parent

I like how they prepare students for college. My son is a very good student but he but he had to improve his note taking skills to prepare him for college. He was pushed to do better and he is now an even better student because of the study skills learned.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is okay but the principle never listins to parents. The teachers are good though.
--Submitted by a student