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This school is everything I wanted and more! As a student in a moderately large sectarian school, I experienced a certain ennui stemming from the indifference of the teachers and the spoiled, lackadaisical nature of my peers. Despite my fears about a rough transfer, Susan smoothed the way, and I immediately found my place. While before I was held back, at Concord, I was encouraged to delve into classes at my level, foregoing the prerequisites. When I came upon something which stumped me, the teachers were most amicable and helpful. Despite what has been said below, the school is not a haven for the wealthy; in fact, Concord gives more scholarships than any other comparable private school, and everyone is held to the same standards.
I loved this school! The administrators treat the students like adults. The combination of social freedoms and strict academic responsibility really prepared me for college. Without Concord and Susan, the principal, I doubt I ever would have made it to a great university. Pricy? Yes! But if your kid is willing to put in the effort, they WILL move on to great things, and a great college. Before attending Concord I went to a large HS where I was basically lost in the crowd. Concord is all about individual attention and progress. There are no sports, PTA meetings or school dances and practically no extra-curricular activities, but they make up for it and then some. Since they stress AP classes, summer school and perfecting those college essays, Concord almost guarantees their students the chance to go to an amazing school.
It is highly academic and focused wthout being punishing. I wish I had started her there in 9th grade.
My son is finishing his freshman year at Concord High School in Santa Monica and he has been very happy there. He has learned to think and his classes are challenging. The curriculum level seems much more daunting than the classes his friends are taking at other private schools, but he seems to be able to take on greater academic responsibility. The instruction is focused and each child is given individual attention. I like the small, safe class size and appreciate that the administrators are very present and involved with each child. I also appreciate that the children are treated like young adults capable of achieving great things.
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