Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School

The 10/15/11 post must be from someone who does not know the school or is not involved. The school leadership under the current principal is very good. Teachers are seasoned and have better credentials than private schools. Grant's API scores are up over last year and they hit their API growth goals. Yes - it is a public school and there are many students who show no interest in their education - why? Because their parents show no interest. I have had 2 kids go to top universities after graduating from Grant and have 2 more there now. Stop complaining and step up and be part of the solution.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is in desperate need of fixing. The staff fails to compromise with the students and the students themselves show little to no interest in their education. It is advised you do not check into the school, given the choice.

Grant High School is not the best but it is a good school. The teachers are great and they really want you to succeed. Would recommend this school.
--Submitted by a student

It's much better than what it used to be. There used to be gangs and violence but now there is much less. The school is better now and the teachers are great. Happy to attend.
--Submitted by a student

man that school is of the chain my brother went there !!! man he had some pretty great times up in that school but not because it was educationally ..man there was fights AND ALL OTHER SORTS OF OTHER STUFF I KNOW A COUPLE OF PEOPLE THERE TOO THAT THINK ITS A ROCKIN SCHOOL BUT HAY PANORAMA HIGH IS BETTER LOL

Grant High School was probably the most infamous school in the Van Nuys-Valley Glen area. Even though so many people would write negative stuff, it's true. But it's a great school and the environment is great. Valley College is right next door, and that also provides great education. Grant HS taught me a lot of things. Every staff member is experienced. PS: Cant forget Terzian saying, "No hats, no beanies, no do-rags." LMFAO!!!

Grant offers an excellent education and I m very concerned about the previous entry from a disgruntled student. Grant does offer an excellent education But the key word is offers The teachers are dedicated and the curriculum is rigorous, but if the student doesn t put in the effort, the offered education doesn t translate into student learning.. Students must do their homework daily. Parents need to check on the homework and not be content to let their child copy someone else s before school. If your student doesn t understand their homework, Grant offers tutoring daily before and after school. Students need to be in class and not ditch. Parents, don t sign off on that absence that you didn t know about, your student may be reliving pain with medical marijuana. If your child has a cell phone (and what child doesn t?), check the bill to ensure those text messages aren t being sent during class time.
--Submitted by a teacher

This is a horrible school. The teachers are mostly inadequate with the small exception of a few and the environment in incredibly negative. Gang fights, drug abuse - all sorts of things. It's a fine school for kids coming from Madison Middle school but mostly those who are from Millikan will be shocked and willing to transfer within the first week. Classes are of course overcrowded and inadequately taught for the most part. I am so happy to be finishing my high school years at a different, much better school.
--Submitted by a student

Because I graduated from there not two years ago and I am glad for the person I am today thanks to everything, including this school and their wonderful faculty.
--Submitted by a parent

its the best school ever!
--Submitted by a student