Junipero Serra High School

Excellent high school which has a fantastic Academic Resource Center for those boys who have been diagnosed with learning differences. The boys are taught to advocate for themselves and are given accommodations to level the playing field. The most common learning difference is dyslexia. While having dealt with the horror of the public schools which sweep everything under the rug, Serra actually tries to help all students be successful. I give them an A+ for helping the LD students. I would highly recommend this school to any parent of a child with language based learning differences.

Junipero Serra High school is a one stop education investment for your children. Excellent academic standards; combined with unequaled arts, music and sports program; and backed by strong faith and spiritual foundation. From the principal to the maintenance staff, the discipline and care for children are astounding. A school that supports the less privileged, but deserving students. I am very glad that our family is a part of this community.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to Serra. I hated it. The local public schools offer a more academically rigorous program. Serra only cares about its atheletes and donors.

Worked hard to send my boys to Serra. Paid off. They learned early that if you want something you will have to work hard to get it. Wish all kids could go to Serra.
--Submitted by a parent

Rather overrated. My kids spent two years at Serra, went to Carlmont and had difficulty with the rigor of the curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

Outstanding academics, extra-curricular activities and camaraderie. The editor of the New York Times went here, as well as Tom Brady, Barry Bonds, Lynn Swann and many other great athletes. But beyond the victories and championships, what it most important is the sense of brotherhood and sportsmanship taught by such men as football coach Patrick Walsh. The spirit of the students is unique and passed down from generation to generation - it is unsinkable and awe-inspiring at times. The faculty and parents go the extra yard and then some to help make this a special place - as facility upgrades in recent years have proven. There is nothing like being a Serra Padre ... for life. I still follow the school's athletic fortunes on norcalpreps.com and serrahs.com.

Excellent character development. Outstanding athletic and extracurricular opportunities. There is a sense of pride about the school that ties generations of alumni together. Serra is a rare place in today's education market.
--Submitted by a former student

Excellent academics and sports programs.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school I'll send my kids there!
--Submitted by a parent

I attended Serra as did my 2 sons & 2 nephews. Dynamic character building school stressing ethics and friendship among fellow students. Good college preperatory where you'll make friends for life. Extremely competetive athletic activities & high level of school spirit. 2 Superbowl MVP's & Barry Bonds among others.
--Submitted by vince scherba, a former student