Palo Verde High School

Honestly after reading through these past few reviews there is a common theme. Yet, I see no inclination from these parents on what they did. Any school with 3000+ students can't give your child any special attention unless they ask. I've sent 3 kids through this school as well from 2000-2012 and it has been the best for not only them but myself as well. Palo Verde has had and still has an amazing staff and administration. They do not care only about the sports but they care about the academics, and arts as well. Why do you think they consistently score in the top 3 comprehensive schools year in and year out on AP Exams, Proficiency tests, and the ACT and SAT in terms of passing rates. They also have one of the highest earned scholarship monies every single year. Their matriculation of their graduating classes has more students going to college than every school in CCSD. They have the highest percentage of students involved in activities, clubs, and sports. Honestly, there are some 'bad mouthers' looking to rant when they didn't do much. This school has been wonderful, all 3 of my children are in college (USC, UCSB, and one going to BYU. I highly recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Palo's ok. It's a good school, but I wouldn't say its FABULOUS. The performing arts programs (or-the orchestra one, at least) lack, but Palo has a lot of good people there.

As stated before, rich little snotty brats everywhere. Why are they still in school? Because the school is financially supported by them. Bribery, blackmail, you name it. Send your kids to one of the several magnet schools instead, where they may find great career opportunities and find out what they truly love. But, if you have a lot of money, and your kids just going to be a brat and inherit it, then be my guest and send to to this poor, pathetic excuse of a school.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree! Palo is very over rated. I had 3 students atending there. First time my oil and water kids all agreed. Didn't realize how bad it was till I transferred them to Centennial where they not only spoke "with" me but also my teens. They all walked away feeling like people. Now they are even liking their teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Palo Verde Is in my opinion an over rated, over indulgent school.. They care little for the students that aren't the top 1%, If your child's parent isn't on the board or associate with their friends stay away. Your child no matter how smart, gifted or talented his education and attention from teacher with lack. I f your child needs extra help to succeed they wont help unless you flag him as an IEP, student which lowers your chances of getting into any college... Palo Verde is full of rich kids gangs (not your typical high school clicks) that torment and abuse there privileges as they know they will not be held accountable for there actions! Drugs and kids doping out as they aren't the 1% who Palo Verde feels matters!!! No wonder there able to say the have a high success rate they get rid of any child who doesn't fit their ideal.... It is truly a sad situation...
--Submitted by a parent

This school cares more about athletics than the student body. If you aren't a football player or a cheerleader, you are treated like dirt. If you are, than you are given special attention and privileges. I have been dress coded for wearing my brothers baseball jersey with the number 13 on it. I had to change and missed two periods because they would not supply me with an extra shirt, so my mom who had a doctors appointment that day had to bring me one. Our quarterback Chassion Presscott is allowed to have the number 13 on his football jersey but I can't? Also I have seen my friends get dress coded before they could even get out of their cars. The worst campus monitors in the world dress code people for the stupidest and most ridiculous things. My friends have gotten dress coded for having skirts that are too short, but when you look at the cheerleaders, their butts are hanging out. Do they ever get dress coded? No. The favoritism at this school is ridiculous. If your child is not athletically inclined, do not send them here.

I went to palo verde when the school was still in barracks on bonanza high school...I really miss this school and it's teachers. They were amazing when i went there and still speak to most of my friends and some of the staff from there. If I moved back to Vegas I wouldn't hesitate to send my own children there.

This school was absolutely horrible. The teachers hardly care and the students don't put any effort into their work. The student body? Over-privileged rich snots who are above everyone else. The academics also lack. You get crossword puzzles and you get to color things in a math class. Fantastic. I'm glad I only had to go through one year at Palo Verde. God help those who go to this school.

Palo is an excellent high school that produces outstanding citizens.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am currently a Senior (early graduate) at Palo. As a member of a clique prone to hating an environment such as Palo, I have no complaints whatsoever. I think parents reviewing badly on here are just looking for someone to blame, when it is their child's fault, I mean, just look at the spelling on some of these. My education has been wonderful, my teachers very helpful and appreciative of their jobs, and the counselors and programs have helped me so very much in advancing to college. Overcrowding may look like a problem to parents, but honestly, it makes no difference. If it wasn't a good school, it wouldn't have so many students enrolled each year, and wouldn't be overcrowded. Stay classy, Palo.
--Submitted by a student