LVCP High School

My oldest daughter graduated in the first graduating class and secured admission in UC Davis. Like any startup the school has had challenges however is getting better and becoming a more stable learning environment. every week.

Sending my child to LVCP was the right decision for her future.
What other reviewers neglected to mention is that the students who are responsible, mature, and self-​directed are treated with the same respect as adults. Some kids flourish with independence, and some take advantage of it. This is a relatively small high school, so there is a more personalized education experience. The teachers do care, and put effort into helping each student personally succeed.
At LVCP students also have opportunities not offered at larger high schools. My daughter has taken college classes on campus at LVCP to earn both high school and college credit. Kids have the ability to create their own clubs and get involved in many areas of leadership. Responsible students and teachers form strong professional bonds that contribute to the learning environment. I suspect the bullying is low compared to other high schools in our area. There is an eclectic student body and the students seem to value uniqueness in one another.
There are a few cons, however. My daughter says advisory is a waste of time (LVCP claims it’s college prep focused, but in reality it’s usually anti-​bullying or online privacy education). Project-​based learning is still a little unorganized in some classes, but it’s improved from the beginning of the school 4 years ago.
Moving to the new location continues to be stalled by one thing or another, but this doesn’t seem to bother the students at the moment; my daughter says they enjoy the campus at Portola because of the location to nearby food after school.
There are always pros and cons to weigh at any school, but overall this has been a good choice for us and LVCP wins on the side of the pros.

Came from LVCS to LVCP with ease assuming it would be just as wonderful. Unfortunately we were wrong. The lack of control and supervision on the students in academics and behavior is extremely disappointing. Very unorganized school. They don’t offer enough clubs or events which are important in keeping teens engaged, healthy and participating. The principle looks and acts more like he’s there for show. I am very concerned on how responsible he is and I do not trust my daughter in his school. Very unsafe. Their tolerance with bullying is terrible. Her main Teacher hasn’t been proactive in her education. Even stated D’s are acceptable. We will be going to Granada where they are stable, organized, established and goal driven for personal success. We will not sacrifice our kids education while people at lvcp get it together. I will share this info with all I know at LVCS. Kids need guidance in high school not a playground. Wish it success like LVCS but I can’t afford to take chances with my children. My personal opinion and experience is worth sharing.

If your child is bright & inquisitive, you need to investigate LVCP as an option. My 10^th grader has flourished in ways she simply could not have at a more «traditional» public high school. The teachers are absolutely exceptional, and it thrills my child that she is able to take college classes starting in 10^th grade. Class sizes are smaller, level of acceptance & caring amongst students is high. Finally, the principal is a genuine star — never seen better, and we have experience with every type of school you can think of.

LVCP is a great fit for our son. His teachers are excellent and the athletic program has helped him excel. We are looking forward to this great school expanding and growing in the Livermore community.

We pondered both LHS and LVCP last year. Since school has started this year we couldn’t be happier about sending our niece to LVCP. She has come home every day, more excited about school than the day before. The teachers engage the students at every opportunity. It is a huge plus the classes are smaller, allowing for more individual attention. The strong focus on academics hasn’t left the need for the arts behind.
The kids are learning in a project based environment, with 90% of their classes college prep. When they graduate they will have met or exceeded all A-​G (college entrance requirements for CSUs, UCs, and private universities) requirements. The expectations of the kids are high, but the teacher and staff are there each step along the way to help our students accomplish the set expectations. LVCP offers after school help in the form of office hours for the kids. LVCP is a place where truly no student is left behind, no student will fall through the cracks.