Mira Mesa High School

This school needs to adhere to the Educational Guide Lines set up for students with learning disabilities. If you have a child with a Learning Disability, this is definitely NOT the school for them. There does not seem to be any teachers at the school who have had special training in dealing with kids with this challege. These children learn differently than most children and teachers should attend a workshop at the very least. Not a child left behind is a myth in this school. There is one VP who seem to care a bit. One science teacher gave children wrong book and they just figured it out. This is outrageous.

I really like Mira Mesa High School! There are so many great activities. Teachers are supportive.
—Submitted by a parent

his school is a horrible school. U should transfer them out immediately The teachers dont give the students any homework. Bad level of education and teachers give students 4.0 gpas end end up doing below basic education level resulting rejection from colleges. if you want your childeren to suceed take them to scripps ranch high school. the best highschoool in san diego. The best choice i ever made in my childs life. Its worth renting a place over there to get your children enrolled. Now one of them goes to harvard and the othere at UCLA. Marshall middle is a good school for middles school students. My son left in 10th grade just a week ago. Now he is saying that he is learning and his chemistry teacher is giving him so much to learn. He stays after school with UCSD profesers to learn about college as he is going to be the first one from our family to go.
—Submitted by a parent

Mira Mesa High School is an awesome School with a caring and committed staff. The diversity our School offers is unmatched and adds to the overall growth of our kids. If that isn't example enough in choosing Mira Mesa over Scripps the spelling and grammar errors offered by the supposed Scripps parent shows the education expectations between the two schools. Having had 2 kids graduate from MMHS and a junior in the SchooI now, I know that that type of spelling and grammar is considered an embarrassment and wouldn't be tolerated at our School. This parent (which I don't believe) could use some tutoring from some of our 3rd grade students in any one of the six awesome elementary Schools the community of Mira Mesa has to offer. The kid's and parent's that have been in and around MMHS know what we have and we are proud of all it has to offer. GO MARAUDERS!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Outstanding school. Provides a variety of academic programs and extra-curricular activities. Staff and teachers have been supportive and responsive to parents and students. My Sr. and Fr. both have different learning styles and are on college prep path. I feel each are getting the appropriate levels of academic rigor to support their success in college. Top notch AP program- including Fine Arts. High pass rate for AP exams. My child will enter college with nearly a years worth of AP credit transferred. Extra-curricular activities are strongly encouraged and are supporting the development of the whole student. Both of my kids participate in sports and interest based activities. Overall very pleased with the school and what it is providing my family.
—Submitted by a parent

We love MMHS. The teachers and staff DO care; but they have high expectations from the students to give equal care and consideration to their education. Please recognize, it is difficult to teach a classroom of 20+ students when 5 or 6 of them continue to disrupt the process. There are plenty of activities, sports, clubs and after school activities. Any of our problems, questions or concerns were immediately addressed. I would recomment MMHS over Scripps anyday.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is AWESOME!!! My oldest graduated in 2008 and is now in her senior year at UCSD and off to law school after that. MMHS is a very diverse school that can handle the needs of the smart braniac AP and seminar kids but can also motivate and work with all learning levels. My 3 girls are at completely different learning levels and this school has been able to support and achieve success with all of them. The school is very diverse, has a lot of clubs, the sports team are awesome and there is a lot of parent involvement. The teachers are very dedicated and sincerely care about the students. The principal is also very involved , hands on kind of guy. I am very proud to be a MMHS parent, my youngest just started her freshman year and i know she will have a great learning experience throughout the next 4 years!
—Submitted by a parent

I couldn't wait until my girls moved from Challenger to MMHS. The teachers and admin are respectful and considerate of their individual needs. The amount of clubs, activities and sports teams is never-ending. I thank all personnel involved for the successes of my children. Their enthusiasm for adventures and learning would not be this great without your involvement and care. Thank you for a safe environment where our children can thrive.
—Submitted by a parent

This is by far the most diverse school I have attended, there are plenty of students for me to make friends with. The campus is HUGE! no joke we have a seven minute passing period, and so many sports it will make your head spin. But going to Mira Mesa sure does have some down sides. Lets start with the staff. Although our principle is the most school spirit inclined, and most motivational principle I have ever had, a big majority of the staff makes me sick to my stomach. You either get good teachers, or teachers that couldn't teach a rock how to just sit there, it is not only embarrassing but frustrating for me, the student.
—Submitted by a student

We have a wonderful Visual and Performing Arts Dept. and the students are just great!
—Submitted by a teacher

The diversity of the students and the high quality of the teachers and programs at Mira Mesa High School contribute to a great high school environment.
—Submitted by a parent

I love my school due to its diverse group of students, the faculty and its overall great atmosphere.
—Submitted by a student

I love Mira Mesa High School because there is no other campus where you can see the students work harder or have a stronger drive to achieve in academics, athletics, performing arts or in leadership.
—Submitted by a student

I've been here for almost two years, and so far its been good. The time school starts is ridiculous. Ask any teen if they want to go at 7:15. I'm not too happy about that. The principle is awesome. Ms. Leonard is awesome. The block schedule is killer. Its unfair to go to first period for 130 minutes while every other class gets 120 and 30 minute lunches are not good. The amount of students filling out to buy food will make traffic jams that last longer than we are able to have the food to sit and eat. But on top of everything its a good school, some teachers are pretty awesome but some math teachers aren't .. hint hint. Overall I wouldn't prefer this class to anyone but its all based on how into school a deeply a student is willing to exceed in school.
—Submitted by a student

Mira Mesa High is a great school. For teacher's that help their students to be the very best by allowing them the material to excel to the counselors we show they really care about your success. Our school is prideful regarding sports so if thats your thing, Mira Mesa high is the place for you!
—Submitted by a student

This school is horrible. The administrators don't care about the good students and only care about the bad. The good students barely get any recognition for anything they've achieved and if they make a simple mistake, they are punished harshly, on the other hand, the troublemakers of the school seem to be let easy when making a mistake or causing trouble. I wish I attended another school.. but it's too late now.
—Submitted by a student

This school is excellent and prepares students to succeed socially, academically and professionally. AI love the diversity( this is more than I can say for my previous school in Scripps Ranch) .All of my children received scholarships to private colleges and graduated with honors. This is... all around...one of the best high schools I have ever seen.
—Submitted by a parent

i am proud that my son and daughter went to this school. they both have 4.0's. my son is also a tight end and he has made many touchdowns and won many games. my daughter is a star player for the girls volleyball team. they both have scholarships to UCSD and they couldn't be happier with their experience there.
—Submitted by a parent

This school, i have to say isn't one of the best in the world but its sure the best around Mira Mesa. I have 3 kids that graduated form this school and they all graduated with 4.0 + going to UCSD.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a Senior at MMHS and we are so happy she went there. She has enjoyed the wonderful, caring teachers and has a close group of friends--all of them are heading to 4 year colleges with scholarships. We couldn't have asked for more!
—Submitted by a parent