El Camino Real Senior High School in Burbank, California

“A school where your child can get a great education. The teachers, staff and parents really work together as a team for the better of the children.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I had some amazing teachers there: Roberson, Firestein, Zwick, Aguilera, just to name a few. These teachers deserve more money.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“It is a California Distinguished School and we have won numerious Academic Decathalons. We take pride in our school.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Academically, it is very strong.And they have won the aca-deca competition for the last 2 years.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter is just finishing the 11th grade at El Camino. This year has been much better with regarding the teachers she has. The teachers she had last year with the exception of two just did not teach. They would give her loads of homework every night including weekends and holidays. She would have to study for tests on the same nights that they would give her additional homework. They would write the assigments on the board in the class and give no other direction. My daughter and the other students in these classes were basically teaching themselves. I agree that the school is STILL overcrowded. I don't understand why we are still busing students in. El Camino is not a magnet school so I see no reason. Teacher are going to be loosing jobs and funds are going to be cut again. . . Stop busing in students!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I completely agree with what the parents are saying. Your kid will get lost. Good luck on advise for college, even with a child at 4.2. They will show your child no direction. Nice people in general. Not motivated or interest in your child's future.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am a student in El Camino Real High School. This school can be the best and the worst all depends on your perspective. We have the best, yes, with AP passing rates of high 80s to 100, strong academic teams such as Academic Decathlon and Science Bowl, but you will not get this benefit if you don't have the right teacher. El Camino is also the worst, with bad teachers who does not teach and do not care. One advice i have for all new commers is that you better find a senior in that school and take classes according to him or her, because you don't want to go to some classes there.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I am the parent of one student beginning his senior year and another who i pulled out of the school after one year. The school is great if your child is motivated. The school's downfall is not the fault of the teachers or administrators, because there are some excellent ones here. There are also good opportunities for self-motivated and/or high achievers. However, if your child needs encouragement, any amount of individual attention and/or some creativity...forget about it. The school is just too overcrowded and the class size too large. I know, I have both kinds of students and one thrives there while the other didn't find her footing until we found a more appropriate school for her learning style.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughgter just completed 9th grade at El Camino Real. I am truly disappointed in the unmotivated teachers, the extremely rude staff and the fact that it is overcrowded. Luckily she is an A student so we did not have to deal with the teachers or staff too often, but when we did it was an awful experience! She will not attend next year. I am willing to drive the distance for a better school with 1/4 of the size enrollment. Over 4,000 kids it outragious!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I don't think I really appreciated the education I received here until I left. I graduated in 2003 after spending all 4 years at El Camino and, although it did not really prepare me at all for the real world, most of my classes did prepare me in some way for college. I took all Honors & AP courses & had some of the most amazing instructors I have ever had the pleasure of being in class with...really, they could have been teaching at the university level they were that great. I would like to see more control over the students as fights broke out (often between minority groups). I think they have stopped busing kids in though which should reduce 75% of the problems with that school.There should be more room for electives & classes geared toward student interests like interior design or architecture. However, they do have film making”
This review was posted by a student.

“The school's amazing. As is the school's newspaper. Very sophisticated!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“el camino is a great school for high achievers. It offers more ap classes than all the fancy, richer schools nearby. Being part of la unified it must accept all students. Therefore, its api will suffer with kids who do not want to achieve or succeed in life. unfortunately, this hurts such a good school and its reputation gets tarnished. there are many great classes, teachers and programs. the school needs to have the ability to maintain the high quality that it always had and to not succumb to the pressure of dumbing down for kids that do not want to better themselves. el camino needs to maintain its reputation as being one of the only shining lights in lausd's domain.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This school is great; it has clearly shown this through all the students' hard work.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am a 9th grade student at El Camino Real High School. This school is just repulsive in almost every way imaginable. The music program is of a low quality. Teachers are for the most part, uninspired and inefficient. Faculty is rude and disrespectful to visitors and students. It is truly an awful school.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I had always heard great things about El Camino. However, I have been very disappointed. A student can get lost and forgotten at this High School. The teachers are not hands on and due to overcrowding are not involved with the students. The counslers are unavailable and rude as is the rest of the staff. I am have decided my son will not go to this High School next year as it has been a huge disappointment”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I cant say I have been overly impressed with the level of learning I have seen from my 10th grader attending ELC. I believe there are too many distractions and a smaller school would be more appropriate for many learners. Less likely to have the diversions. The benefit to ELC is there are many options for the children. There are just too many kids in this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great high school. All students work hard. All serious students, no goof offs.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“I think this school is amazing! Though I wish for more extracurriculsr activities!”
This review was posted by a student.

“A good school overall. Over crowded classrooms and too many students for one school. The options for accelerated learning are high. Many ap classes offered. They do a nice job of counseling the students on planning your schedules to meet college requirements. Academically challenging and a school that has good parent and student participation.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“A little crowded, but a good school. Clean campus, decent teachers.”
This review was posted by a student.

“El Camino Real high school is good in some way. As a student, I should say that its really big, the campus is clean and the people are nice. Also, they have a good academic program that sharpens your mind. They offer great courses and the teachers help you a lot. Overall, it's an excellent school.”
This review was posted by a student.

“As a current ECR student I am miserable. I have siblings that graudated from there and they dont miss it like they miss their middle or elementary school. It seems like all the Principals and Deans are trying to use ECR to further their career. There are few people that seem to genuinely care about the students. All of my teachers seem on edge and really don t teach me anything. The teachers that I do learn from say that they are on the hot seat. I don t recommend sending your kid there because there is no student cohesion, since half of the kids are bussed in anyway. Many believe that ECR is a highly respected school because of its outside achievements. However, what many fail to see is that the controlling principal takes away nutrition/brunch/recess at his own will, just because the campus wasn't clean, among other reasons.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Before entering El Camino I attended seven other public schools. Never, ever had I seen the commitment, intelligence, and drive that Camino teachers possess. My teachers were inspiring, motivating, inquisitive, open-minded and downright fabulous. My counselor met with me every semester to make sure my courses were challenging enough and that I met UC requirements. The college office was always friendly and gave me lots of help with scholarships and applications. I was encouraged to excell and supported in all my endeavors, and if I was going through a tough time I was always able to talk to my teachers and find a way to ameliorate the situation. In my four years at El Camino I passed 7 AP's, won numerous scholarships, developed a passion for literature, confidence in my speaking abilities, and actually survived mathematics. I feel very blessed to have been a student there, and heartily encourage parents to support this school and all its activities. You won't find a better, more altruistic faculty anywhere in California. Believe me, I know...”
This review was posted by a other.

“My daughter is a Sr. at El Camino Real High School & I couldn't be more pleased w/ a school--private or public--than I am w/ this one. The principle, Ron Bauer, is not just a figure in an office or a symbol of authority; but he's real person w/ a heart to these students. He's out in the halls at changing times talking to the students, knowing them on a first-name basis. He actually knows them personally & is available to them. My daughter says it's like he was casted for a TV show about a high school. Yet, he has high expectations for the faculty & the students. Just look at how the schools excels ine everything! The teachers expect alot from the students, but like their principle most are caring, nurturing human beings. The AP teachers get a 100% passing the AP tests, students have school spirit & there hasn't been a history of violence at this school. I've walked through the halls of El Camino & see faculty greeting students & students greeting each other--all with smiles on their faces. That's a sign of a great school!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My son is doing very well at El Camino, no problems with other kids and he is very happy with his teachers. I am also happy with his teachers and grades. :)”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The lessons and experiences I received at El Camino were priceless... I thank all the teachers and the staff....I miss u guys very much...and hope to be able to visit soon... Go Big Blue.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“I want to thank the faculty and staff at El Camino for a wonderful four years. My daughter had a great experience, especially with her vocal, dance, and cheer teachers.”
This review was posted by a parent.