Balboa High School

I love Balboa High School! I am the parent of a student at the school and we are very happy there! Excellent teachers, staff, students and school environment! Wonderful coaches, sports programs and academic programs.
--Submitted by a parent

Balboa High School is the best high school in San Francisco. I graduated in 1981, one of the best year to graduate with awesome talented students and best teachers with excellent curriculum. My high school years was one of the most awesome times of my life. Missed all my friends but hopefully, y'all are having good lives. One day, I will visit home to see "Bal" again..."part of a trip home back in memory lane of good, fun learning experienced." thanks to all my teachers and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has been great for my son - He was challenged in the honors geometry class and inspired by his art teacher. Physics is now his favorite subject -thanks to the excellent Physics teacher. The English teacher left halfway through the school year which was strange. The new teacher was much harder and the kids were not prepared for that- nevertheless, it is an honors class so maybe it needed to step it up a bit. He did not like the PE teacher but PE is only required for two years and not such a big deal. He was on the swim team-They train four days a week, after school at the nearby pool,and have swim meets every friday night. I think the school in general has good sports and clubs. The school administration seems well organized. The Campus looks great as well- lots of gardening going on!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I think this school is excellent and I really feel that the teachers do care about the students. It is a very supportive community, tons of resources and great kids
--Submitted by a parent

Most teachers are great, but some are unlikely to care about your student and his grade or problems in class.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with pretty much what everyone is saying. Bal is a great school and everyone seems to accept each other. The teachers are great and you actually learn stuff in a fun way. I love this school and I'm so glad I picked it as my first choice.
--Submitted by a student

i love BAL. i cannot imagine going to any other school in sf. bal is very friendly and all the other students are friendly and helpful. there are great teachers. bal comes together and we have the best spirit!
--Submitted by a student

the enviornment is very relaxed, there isn't any judgements. people are united. the teachers are professional. i love my school
--Submitted by a student

Balboa is the best. Best spirit, best sports team, and growing test scores. Oh, and the students are awesome.
--Submitted by a student

Balboa is so diverse and welcoming. It's not segregated at all and the classes are awesome. The teachers support you no matter what and help is always granted when needed. It's really easy to make friends at Bal and the club/organizations/sports really bring out our school spirit and pride. ALL ABOUT THAT BUC PRIDE!
--Submitted by a parent