Excelsior Education Center

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!! its our second year I have two juniors and they are doing great in this school. I would recommend this to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

I've never been on one of their campuses, but interviewed for a position. During the interview it became clear that they want teachers who give lots of detentions and referrals. Very stone age philosophy. No thanks!
--Submitted by a teacher

Let me clarify the two stars. If you want this to be a place where your student gets class time them i give it a 1 rating. If you want the homeschool component then this is probably a good place for you. They are in a season on transition and it is NOT a good year to start here. Wait a year and give it a try then. There is such interest in this school that they cannot accomodate the students with books or teachers. Once they get the new campus completed I surely hope it gets better because the premise of the school is fabulous. The kids really seem to enjoy it and I feel they are very SAFE here. There are just a few bumps that need smoothing. seem to
--Submitted by a parent

I like this school because they do not allow students to rule it,they demand the students to respect them and their selves.I will be having all my kids attend this school for high school.I praise God there is a school that is decent in the high desert all the rest of them are horrible....We need more schools like this one.....
--Submitted by a parent

i love this school! it was my first year here and i had no problems! they do alot of things for the students field trips,pep rallies and alot of other stuff. my facilitator was mr.garcia and he was so nice and patient with me. i had a problem getting one of my grades from my other school and he had a problem getting it too. he was so concererned he was willing to go to the state about it. now that is a great teacher send your kid here you wont regret it!

I have been very happy with my choice to place my son at Excelsior. The facilitators are great and keep you up to date with how your child is doing. They offer tons of electives for the kids to choose from which gives them an opportunity to try different things and see what fits them best. The staff is friendly and there are few discipline problems. They had junior high and high school mixed this year and my 7th grade son had zero problems with older students. He actually made friends with a couple that were in his web design elective class. Next year he will get the opportunity to take game design. There is no other school in the high desert which offers so much diversity. There is a VERY strict anti-bullying policy so there is never an issue with that. My only complaint is that the homework load is pretty light. My son said it's because he gets it done in his last block which is study hall.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been at this school for 2 years now and loves it! We have lucked out with 2 great facilitators, one being Lety Gutierrez. She is so warm and encouraging to my child. My daughter has no problem going to her for any help. She always keeps me updated on my child's grades, and intervenes when she sees my child needs help in a certain area. The teachers in the Jr. High are very helpful and extremely encouraging. The 1st year was a little rough with the parent responsibility, but now with new improvements, it has been very easy to keep up with. It has been a great experience at this school and I would highly reccommend this school to other parents in the High Desert.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a recent graduate of this school (Class of 2009), and this was the best school ever. The teachers were patient and helped you in every way they could, and little to no violence whatsoever! And my mom never worried about me attending, and always included her and respected her. This is one of the few schools that has great teacher/student relationships. I highly recommend this school, and we miss it so.

What a blessing this school has been to our family we have 2 children attending and plan to send our other 2 when able. We are so happy with the staff and we always know what is going on with our children's grades, no surprises at grading time. We are always able to communicate with the teachers and they usually get back to you that day. Would never go back to a traditional school, Excelsior is the best.
--Submitted by a parent

The atmoshere at Excelsior is small, organized, friendly and GOAL oriented. I am most pleased with this school, I don't know what I'd do without it!!!
--Submitted by a parent