Felix Varela Senior High School

I am a former student of this school, I graduated in 2006. I came from a private school into Varela and honestly this is a pretty good school it may not be the best but it is pretty high up there compared to all the other high schools in the area. they have AP and honors classes and have many different clubs, so they definitely try and make opportunities happen for those students who try.

Anyone who writes a poor review on this school is out of their mind. The Principal Mrs. Fins has been extremely helpful and my children are facinated with their magnet programs. The school is clean and the staff member are warm and welcoming. My children are getting a rigorous curriculum and are being challenged. The Vet Science and IPREP magnet teachers are fantastic. If your child is gifted this is the place for them to be.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel bad for my children. They are on a waiting for Florida Christian, turn ASTRAY from this school. I brought them in for freshman year since they are in a waiting list in FCS. I have one son, and two daughters they all three have been bullied in that school. I do not understand why. I have very good looking children and now they have become different people that I do not even recognize. They have become depressed and my daughter's have been bullied. Surprisingly my son has been able to avoid problems. It seems that if you have good looking children they will be unsocially accepted and be bullied even online. I have contacted the school and they act as if bullying is not an issue on my children. I have called on several occasions and they do not have time to make a meeting with me and talk about this issue. My children have come out possitive on drug tests from people smoking weed in the bathroom. They have not learned anything I am sad to say this has stressed me and all of my children out. My child got kicked out of class for talking about Jesus. I think this is enough said why you should never put your children here.
--Submitted by a parent

The school overall is a pretty good school. I can not say much for regular or remedial courses, but most of the AP courses are absolutely wonderful, the teachers really know what they are teaching and as a student that makes all the difference. The theatre department is over looked by many who attend the school and many middle school students deciding where to go concerning theatre departments. There are two extraordinary teachers who deal with the drama department each with qualities and talents to balance each other out. Both are well rounded in technical theatre (lights, sound, set), improvisation, and acting. Professionalism in the theatre is instilled in each student who participates. In regards to a previous comment, students involved in drama club are by all means welcome to participate in productions providing they audition or sign up for crew and attend rehearsals and do their jobs. The Thespian Troupe at Varela does very well at district and state competitions, the troupe has received a good number of Critic's Choices for categories such as pantomime, solo musical, student directed scenes, sound design, etc. To sum it up, Varela is a great school especially for theatre.

felix varela is a great school . I can't believe we are an A+ school. They have great academies like health science ,J.R.O.T.C, art program ,and an awsome vet program. I recomend this for any student who are going to those kind of careers. we have a great principal and teachers/staff !!!!!!:)

Felix V. has not enough teachers, so my daughter is not able to get good courses, Mrs.Diaz is a very nice math.teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

As a graduate this school ranks extremely low. The students have a poor handle on the English language upon graduation and can barely pass the F-Cat.
--Submitted by a student

i find it fun and interesting and a great learning environment for students if you do not think so then you are just a hater ... :)
--Submitted by a student

Horrible school...forget about trying to solve any problems, you wont even get past the voicemail when you call.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school! The teachers are always willing to help and the school itself is clean and now with the new assistant principal, the students are more disciplined. The veterinary magnet program is the BEST there is. Nowhere else will you find such a great career experience!
--Submitted by a student