St. Monica Catholic High School in Burbank, California

“low academic level. not enough supervision. ugly uniform. excellent location. all and all, not a good school. it is disappointing”
This review was posted by a parent.

“We love the community and spirit of St. Monica's.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Some of the colleges that the class of'' 09 were excepted into-UCLA, USC, Berkley, UC Santa Barbara, Pepperdine, LMU, Occidental, Brown, Boston College, Syracuse, Wake Forest, Vassar, Columbia and NYU. That should tell parents right there that this is a great affordable private school (in a great location) that pays attention to every student to help them succeed to the best of their abilities.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“saint monica's is a great school and I love it! it has clubs that are outstanding and a great academic program and awesome teachers and since I go to church there it is easy to do community service and church service while I attend school there.”
This review was posted by a student.

“This school was the worst High School for my daughter. Better to save your money and send your child to public school. They gave No guidance whatsoever for college or college prep. or applications. The teachers are unqualified to teach and do not care about students.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Do not send your child here. It is a nightmare. With the exception of about 4 good teachers, the rest are horrible. So is the administration. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I have found St. Monica to be a good fit for my child. He is challenged by teachers who care about him as an individual. The school is small enough that the principal knows all the students, but large enough to offer a wealth of activites to be involved in.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Academic programs are competitive if your children have a balance of honor's courses and other challenging environments. The teachers are dedicated. Many are young and without a lot of experience but some are veterans. They all share a love for the children and are available to both students and parents. I get immediate response anytime I contact a teacher. It's a little slower from administration. Some of the religious teachings are medieval.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The academic quality appears to be at the mercy of activities. There are too many extra-curricular activities without regard to the teaching of students”
This review was posted by a former student.

“The priorities of this school are wrong. There is too much emphasis on non-essential things, such as strict adherence to an outdated dress code, and not enough emphasis on academics. The college counseling program was mediocre, but that may have improved with the new principal. The school does provide a drug-free atmosphere, and the students are good kids. The parent volunteer level is high, but the administration disdains constructive criticism from the parents. Parents are welcome as workers or donors, but they have no input into the running of the school. Your children will be safe at this school but I suggest you hire an outside consultant the beginning of the sophomore year to become involved in the college application process and that you enroll your child in an SAT prep class if getting into a top 4 year university is important.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“Overall a very disappointing school. The classroom atmosphere is almost like a public school, the kids are more focused on their social life than their academics. More graduates go to community colleges than to four year colleges.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“St. Monica's High School provides an enriched catholic education to students of all ethnic backgrounds. It allows teenagers to develop today's skills and their individuality...”
This review was posted by a former student.

“There is a basic lack of trust and respect. Much of the resources are spent on policing students: uniform violations, dogs sniffing for drugs, locker and backpack checks.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“i am very pleased with the quality of education my child is getting at this school. Only one complaint I have is I wish there were more electives for the juniors and seniors that are UC approved. But the teachers are wonderful and the security is great. I don't worry about my child getting hurt there.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I attend St.Monica's now and I am in the ninth grade, and I find it to be an excellent school. They have great curriculum, athletics, afterschool programs you name it. It is a geat highschool and I support it all the way. Go Mariners!”
This review was posted by a former student.