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Calabasas High School
(818) 222-7177
22855 West Mulholland Hwy.
Calabasas, CA 91302
Level: 9-12
District: Las Virgenes Unified School District

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Calabasas High School, Calabasas, CA.

Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	77.05%	(2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:	2.63%	(2009)
Hispanic:	5.55%	(2009)
Asian:	7.59%	(2009)
Pacific Islander:	0.2%	(2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.55%	(2009)
Unspecified:	5.65%	(2009)
Filipino:	0.79%	(2009)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	2.14%	(2008)

Calabasas High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Calabasas High School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2009-08-26 “My son finished 9th grade at CHS with some good memories, but overall had a pretty negative experience. The quality of teaching was average with a couple teachers that truly demonstrated a genuine interest in the students and there were some on the other end of the spectrum. Unfortunately, on this campus, there is very little education with regards to respect for your fellow student and the culture interfered with my son's ability to focus on school. He finished with mostly A's and a couple B's and we decided to pull him out of the school for the rest of his high school education and put him into a private school that emphasizes core values and provides a better atmosphere for learning. CHS provides an extensive array of AP & honors classes and for the most motivated students, they can thrive at this school.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2008-12-29 “The academics at CHS are actually very good. It depends on the classes you take and how hard you try. The teachers are overall pretty good, some better than others. However, I personally really dislike the school on a social level. If you care about things other than cars, clothes, and TV shows, then you will probably be miserable. It's not that the people there are bad. They're actually overall very decent and nothing like the exaggerations in films like 'Mean Girls.' It's just, everyone there lacks any passion. There's absolutely zero diversity. Everyone dresses the same, acts the same, has the same interests. If you are a student, or have a child who has a passionate interest in anything, you should try instead to find them a magnet school, because trust me, they'll be miserable at CHS too.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-09-30 “I am a current student at CHS. I truley love this school! I think that it's a great choice for oncoming students. I have heard some people saying this school has poor academics and all that. But that is honestly NOT true! If the student chooses to do poorly, they won't do well. But for all those who study and pay attention, will succeed! I personally know this is a great school. The teachers are good. We have great groups here. People with different interests who mesh well together. Friends that stay together and conquer the school! I am very happy to go to such a welcoming school! So take my advice, this school rocks!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-09-30 “i am a student at calabasas high school. I came to this school from A.C stelle. At first, I heard that calabasas was a horrible school and the kids were rude, spoiled, and inconsiderate, so i didnt want to go there. After i've been there, all of thoes rumors are fake! its absoultly amazing! Most of the teachers are good, some are okay. Its really a great school, everyone is friends. One of my favorite parts, is at lunch all the teachers are in the rooms ready to help. The homework is a good amount of time. You can really tell that the teachers care about teaching you. I have many friends that go to augora, and they don't like school as much as I do. They tell me that the teachers dont care, and the kids start so much drama. I am so glad i came to calabasas!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-09-18 “I am a current student at Calabasas. While I love the school overall, there's definite room for improvement. There are some great teachers, and there are some absolutely awful ones as well who are unclear, unhelpful unfair, and unable to control their classes. There's a lot to do on campus... sports, clubs, community service, music, theatre, art, etc... CHS can give you an outlet for your talents and interests. Out of 2000+ student population, you probably will not have trouble finding people to befriend. There is a strong AP/honors program as well for the academically oriented and many CHS students go onto great colleges and universities upon graduation. The administration and new principal are nice and try to help students the best they can. So pretty much my only complaints about CHS are lack of good cafeteria food (overpriced and yucky), some incompetent teachers, and lack of diversity. Good school overall.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2008-08-22 “I am a student at Calabasas high school, overall it is an average school. You might hear people saying that the kids at this school only drive Mersades and BMW's and they walk around wearing $2,000 outfits, but that is a complete exaggeration. Sure, some of students have nice things ,but that dose not mean that they are snobby or mean. A great thing about this school is that there are many diferent groups of people with certain interests,so it's very easy to find people that have the same interests as you. From my point of view, the teachers at CHS aren't the greatest. Some teachers are better than other's. The music program at CHS is amazing, we have 3 jazz bands ,3 chiors, 1 orchestra, and 2 ensembles,so there is a lot veriety and it's a lot fun. I hope i helped” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-01-09 “Sure, they are many great teachers, but there are also many that have no business being there. The administration cares more about API scores than teaching the students and could care less about SAT/ACT scores.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2007-08-30 “Don't let the high test scores lead you into thinking CHS is a 'great' school. It's very academically oriented, which is great, but the culture of the school is toxic. There is not much diversity, ethnically or economically. There have been at least 4 new principals in the last 5 years. The art deparment is shameful, but there are a vast array of AP classes. The kids are well dressed coming to school in $5,000 outfits and driving BMWs. Basically if your child is rich or fits into the demographic that is Calabasas, forget, having a quality high school experience.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2007-06-27 “If your child is a hard-working, intelligent, and friendly; this is a wonderfull school. hope I have asisted you. I am currently freshmen with 5 A's and one B. Also, a great school for college-minded kids.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 3 2007-05-29 “Arguably one of the best high schools in or near the San Fernando Valley along with Taft, Granada, and El Camino. However CHS does not follow the 'bus program' of the other schools because they are in the Las Virgines dist.instead of LA. Lots of students go on to the UC system. If your child is an AP/Honors student they will receive the best education among the other students at the school. However the administration does not wish to help students. Lost of hidden costs for parents as well.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2006-11-17 “This is school is terrible for students with emtional needs. My son was abused by a teacher Psychology and verbal. I will not mention his name becasue I will not go to his level. He caused my son to leave CHS from an emtional breakdown because of him. He was mistreated poorly by many teachers. My son suffered from a physical problem. The school would not provived transportation for him on a school trip. This teacher has been known to force kids into his program if they leave or change classes. Also teachers DRINKING ALCHOL on a school trip is wrong and should be fired.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-09-26 “Overall this school is one of the best in this area. There are some areas that could use some improvement. When my child has tried to get help from some teachers the teachers are not very receptive nor helpful. I feel the children are very safe at Calabasas High School, or at least as safe as any high school can be these days. I also feel that a small number of kids are not able to participate in some activities because of the cost required by the school district.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-05-07 “Calabasas high is a fantastic school, if your child is in the honors program. The teachers are top notch and dedicated. The kids can get a wonderful academic education. The music program also deserves special recognition, as Mr Barroll is interested in driving his music and choir students to peak performance. Parents are very interested in their kid's academic scores. The sports go by the way side.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2006-04-22 “I graduated from this school in '05. It was the best 4 years of my life.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2006-04-04 “Overall a good school. Nice campus, very up to date. The science program needs some help.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-04-01 “The quality of this school's academic programs is generally excellent, as are its provisions for art, sports, music, etc. However, the social scene seems a bit difficult to navigate, especially for children from anything other than an upper-middle class background.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-08-07 “It is a great school and has excellent academic and athletic programs.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-03-31 “The school has a phenomenal Principal who has been able to lead and take charge, unlike his predecessors. It's about time the principal makes the decisions, instead of a few tenured teachers!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-02-22 “Great support from a great community. Superior student body. Exceptional performing arts programs.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 4 2005-02-02 “The academic programs at this school are very comprehensive. Students are given opportunties to join various clubs and associations which I believe encourages them to further study. There are other activities such as plays, annual lip sync contests and musicals that kids can get involved in. The only problem I have with this school is that it may be not so culturally diverse. Some kids who have recently immigrated to the states may not feel so comforable at this environment because the student body is not so diverse as you expect. Parents can get involved in every aspect of his or her own child's education here. Many volunteer to assist teachers and they really appreciate it a lot. The major plus with this school is the faculty. They try to provide a good learning atmosphere for the kids. They push them to get involved with the surround communities.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2004-12-02 “If your child is a straight A, AP-type overachiever, this is the school for you. Great AP classes, horrible regular classes. Drugs are a problem as there is a lot of money in the community, but not a lot of supervision. The kids drive much better cars than the teachers. Lots of clubs, sports and such but highly competitive. Counselors are very over worked and the administration is condescending. There are however some great teachers in the English department and the theatre department.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2004-11-28 “Especially good for self motivated high achievers.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-10-14 “This school is wonderful. I am constantly amazed at the way the principal and teachers take a special interest in the children. Many parents who care make the extracurricular activities more of a hit. Ways for students and parents to get envolved are endless. Calabasas High makes me wish I were back in high school again.”