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Rio Hondo Preparatory School in Burbank, California

Rio Hondo Preparatory School Detail

(626) 444-9531
P.O. Box 662080
Arcadia, CA 91066
Levels: 6-12
District: Private


Rio Hondo Preparatory School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:40.1% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:4.06% (2008)
Hispanic:38.07% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:17.77% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:10.21% (2008)

Rio Hondo Preparatory School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating3
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating3
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating4

Rio Hondo Preparatory School Reviews

A great school with high academic standards, a plethora of extracurricular activities and solid student discipline. Despite competing against schools much larger the Kares always field great teams at the Jr. High, JV and Varsity levels. If your child is looking for a complete high school experience you couldn't make a better choice.
This review was posted by a former student.

This school will completely take over your child's life and a good portion of your own. If your child is an individual don't send them to this school.
This review was posted by a parent.

I was part of RHP's Sports League, Kare Youth League from kindergarten untill 7th grade. I was also in The programs Elementary school, Pearl Prep. Rio Hondo/Pearl Is a great school if all you look at are the academics. I got the best education money could buy, and there were never any real discipline problems. However I would not recommend this program for anyone. Through out Elementary school I would get on a bus at 6am and my parents would pick me up sometime after 6pm and there were always hours of homework. I had absolutely no free time, and thats how RHP likes it. They want you 24/7 and it only gets worse as you get older. They don't encourage parental involvement and try to override parents descisions.
This review was posted by a former student.

This program is not for every child. They don't tell you what it is they want from you and your child, so you don't know how to meet their expectations. After 3 years of trying to read their minds, I give up!
This review was posted by a parent.

I am a parent of a child who is leaving RHP. If you don't have time to spend with your child, then this is the program for you because they have activities scheduled for weekends, weekdays, summer, x-mas, spring break. But if you enjoy spending time with your child, this program will not allow you any time to do so. Some activities they schedule are so worthless, like going to the mall. They decide what your child can and cannot do even out of school.
This review was posted by a parent.

Rio Hondo Prep has been a blessing for our family. They provide a great family atmosphere for there students while providing a solid curriculum for all grade levels.
This review was posted by a parent.

My son graduated 2 years ago & my daughter is a senior this year. It is one of a kind. It combines academics, sports, travel and community services. It is the best investment I ever made.
This review was posted by a parent.

Solid academic program with ample AP and college on-line courses available. Amazing extracurricular, summer and community involvement programs. Middle school and high school educational trips, and summer tours totally unique. Emphasis on sports helps create competitive environment with something for nearly all types of students.
This review was posted by a parent.

Great school with an excellent after-school program. The relationships between the student and the faculty are outstanding (all the faculty members are graduates of RHP). The whole school and its related people are like a one big family.
This review was posted by a former student.