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Great Oak High School

Temecula, CA 92592

Phone: (951) 294-6450
Fax: (951) 294-6477
District: Temecula Valley Unified School District

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public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2946 students

Great Oak High School, a public school located in Temecula, CA, serves grades 9-12 in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Great Oak High School is a public school located in Temecula, CA. 2946 students attend Great Oak High School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education.
College Readiness	9/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 SAT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from California Department of Education, using 2019 ACT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from California Department of Education, using 2025 Percent of students who meet UC/CSU entrance requirements data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from California Department of Education.

Posted: November 27, 2024

They don't care about their students when it comes to bullying. They allow students to bully and SA other students with no consequences. They chalk it up to, "they're just messing around" because they are boys. There is zero accountability and administration would rather save the skin of an employees child than properly handle the situation. Watch your children at all costs.....or simply, just don't let your children go here.

Posted: September 6, 2024

The best high school in Temecula area. Recommend it. I had two sons there and they were ready to university, with high score with their current studies. Thanks

Posted: April 25, 2024

I am a current student at Great Oak and I think there is a lot to say about it. The Special Education program seems rlly good like those kids seem genuinely happy, staff is really good. Mrs. Santone, Ms. Quintana, Big Mike, Mrs. Brennan, Mr. Nevens, Mr. MacLean, Mr. Little, and Mrs. Clabaugh are just a few examples of the amazing staff at Great Oak. The leadership program is awesome and the members do a great job. I love my counselor and I feel safe at school. There was an incident in mid-March that many students felt the school didn't handle well, and I have to be honest I agree, I feel like the school does sometimes prioritize money making. But that said, I say that about the school as a whole, and I do not blame anyone in particular. Also I won't take stars off for this since the school doesn't control this but the food is nasty and the California Education system needs to do something about it. Like I am not convinced the Spicy "Chicken" Sandwich is real chicken. Idk man. But I like my school and honestly I think the staff are the ones to thank for that. 4/5 stars for a overall great high school.

Posted: February 19, 2024

the staff here sees students as nothing more than a statistic. i have diagnosed autism and anxiety yet every counselor and staff member brushed off my requests for accommodations with the explanation of me having good grades.

so, if your test scores and grades are good dont expect any sympathy, these people dont actually care

they treat disabled students as zoo animals. i have a lot of friends that are disabled, both in special ed and just normal, and one thing is clear: gohs does not care about disabled students at all. accommodations that are REQUIRED BY LAW get ignored and brushed over.

if you are disabled, if your student is disabled, if you have anxiety, if you need any type of accommodation no matter how big or small, you won't get it here.

Posted: April 29, 2022

My kids dislike the school for being too strict and force students to do more than they can. My opinion at best this school is a 7/10.

Posted: April 23, 2022

I don't like this school, especially students there.

Posted: October 25, 2018

The faculty and staff are amazing. Always willing to help students and parents, and create an incredible learning environment as well as fun social environment for all students. Great communication to parents about events and issues. The culture of college readiness is of the charts!

Posted: October 25, 2018

Posted: September 13, 2018

Excellent mix of education and activities! We had 2 students graduate from here. IB and AP classes are helpful for higher education. The sports programs were a great addition for the kids to learn spirit and teamwork.

Posted: September 13, 2018

Posted: June 10, 2018

The kids are encouraged to go up to new or alone kids and have conversations.

Posted: June 10, 2018

Best school spirit you will find. The football games are incredable.

Posted: June 10, 2018

We are so happy our kids are in this school!

Posted: June 10, 2018

Posted: January 19, 2018

Waited nearly 2 months for a 504 plan meeting for my student -- which is NOT legal by the way. Left the school because of it and their incompetent counselors who refused to return e-mails and phone calls. Finally got some movement in the process when I contacted the Principal and all of the Vice Principals - but they still dragged their feet so I pulled my student from the school. Student got a 504 plan within 2 weeks at the new school!!! Great Oak does NOT care about students with learning differences and it shows.

Posted: January 19, 2018

Bullying happens frequently and often right in front of teachers. Teachers do nothing. They and the administration talk a great "zero tolerance" game, yet in practice, they do nothing. What a joke.

Posted: January 19, 2018

Communication is nearly impossible with teachers not answering e-mails at all, or in a timely manner. Very frustrating if your student doesn't fit in the neat little box. If they happen to learn differently or need any additional help, the student is screwed.

Posted: January 19, 2018

Again, if you are a student who fits neatly in the Great Oak box, you're fine. If you are a student whose needs are different than the norm, then you are totally on your own. Waited nearly 2 months for a 504 plan meeting for my student -- which is NOT legal by the way. Left the school because of it and their incompetent counselors.

Posted: January 19, 2018

"Leadership" at this school must take lessons in how to be a professional politician. They certainly have all the right buzz words down, but in the end they are ineffective, unhelpful, and inept.

Posted: January 19, 2018

Awful experience at this school. Administration is horrible, counselors are worse, and teachers are hit and miss. God forbid your child is different from the norm. If they are, then Great Oak has no idea how to handle them. They have a LONG way to go to improve in this area!!

Posted: November 22, 2017

Great teachers and excellent athletics programs. Best High School in Riverside County.

Posted: November 10, 2017

Best public High School you can find!! Compares or is better then some local Private High schools.

Posted: November 10, 2017

Posted: August 11, 2017

They have a BIG problem here with staffing qualified teachers in classes where teachers are on leave. Many teacers are "Missing" on leave of absences for various reasons and the students that have the misfortune of being in these classes are completely disadvantaged!!! These students are TOTALLY unprepared for AP exams. Nobody that heads these departments or is in the administration seems to Care about these students . Why are you putting long-term subs in so many AP classes ? These are students that have chosen to work hard and try to excel in their high school experience and you are completely setting them up for failure. I have talked to many parents whose kids had long-term subs in their AP classes and as a result they were not prepared at all to pass the exams. There are some amazing teachers there but there are also too many that have tenure that are lazy and do not seem to care or have any passion for teaching. They are there for a paycheck. You are not inspiring students to learn with that kind of an attitude. But again when your class there for a paycheck you're not too interested in inspiring people.

Posted: August 11, 2017

Posted: March 6, 2017

Horrible school! If u want a good future for your kids go to tvhs instead

Posted: February 7, 2017

School is awesome! Teachers and staff go above and beyond to make every student and parent feel welcome :)

Posted: February 7, 2017

Posted: October 23, 2015

Great Oak has amazaing teachers and staff. I could not have asked to attend a better school.

Posted: October 23, 2015

Posted: September 22, 2014

This school is AMAZING.Very spirited and positive. Very easy to make friends. Also in an awesome area. The teachers really want to help you.They actually know what they are talking about. I literally have nothing bad to say about GOHS. I went there freshman ear and had the best high school year of my life. Sadly, I moved out of state and started a new school. Very hard to leave such a good school. If you are moving or trying to decide what school to go to, choose here. There wouldn't be over 3500 students there if it was a bad school.

Posted: August 13, 2014

My Child Is Now A Junior At GOHS And Has Excelled In So Many Ways, I Can't Say Enough About The Staff And Teachers Here Are Helpful In So Many Ways, And Hold This School To Such Standards. This School Is All About Education. There Anti Bullying Is One To Be Proud Of . You Constantly Are Hearing Other (TV) Schools Talk Badly About GO, I Have Even Heard Moms Speak Ill And They Wounder Why There School Is Hurting. My Child Was A "C" Average Now A "B+" Student And Owe It To This Amazing School. As A Parent This School Gets My Seal Of Approval!! Not To Mention They Have A Incredible Athletic Department WitH Sports Ranging From Mountain Biking & Horse Riding......

Posted: December 6, 2013

My kids transferred from a small pricey private school is the immediate area. They do not hold a candle to GOHS. The QUALITY and PROFESSIONALISM of administrators, teachers, etc. is the BEST you will find. GOHS offers as challenging of an academic program as you or your high school student desire. Many wonderful sport programs to choose from and there is a club for everyone. Kids are the best at this school! It is large in size, but we feel it will better equip our kids for the transition to college.

Posted: September 25, 2013

NewSenior This Year My student came to Great Oak as a new senior. The counselors made it a smooth transition. They also have a few "meet n greets" for new Seniors. The staff and leadership has so many things in place to ensure new kids get acclimated and can smoothly integrate.

Posted: August 30, 2013

Excellent school, the IB program is great if you have a high performing student, it really pushes them to do their best. My child graduated from this school IB program and was admitted to MIT, many others in his generation were admitted to Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, etc. Sports are good, cross country is among best in the state, ranked nationally. The only drawback is that is a very large school, so you loose the individual recognition.

Posted: August 26, 2013

My daughter is a Senior this year and my son has just started as a Freshman. My children have attended private schools in the past and the education they are receiving at Great Oak can only be compared to Centennial in San Diego. Both are enrolled in the IB program and my daughter has also completed several AP classes.

Posted: August 13, 2013

My school is one of it's kind. It is the school most coveted in the Riverside County area. This schoolyear of 2013-2014 there were 1000+ freshmen enrollments due to its reputation as a great academic school. The students, the faculty, the parents, the whole community is what makes the school so excellent - the spirit is alive in this learning institute we call Great Oak, it stands high mighty and proud with all its branches and leaves that make up the Great Oak. We, the people, are its leaves and branches. That's why I am so proud to be a Wolfpack, I'm so proud to be a part of this Great Oak.

Posted: February 22, 2013

My child has not had one bad thing to say about this school. Being a military family, we've been to many schools. She began as a freshman and is now in the middle of her sophmore year. She is in the AFJROTC program and enjoys it. She does really well, and the teachers provide online tools for students. This provides the children to be self reliant. She is in AP english and AP world History. This is her first year taking advance placement classes and I have never had to contact her teachers. I've rated teacher, principal and parent involvement at 4 stars mainly because I haven't had too much interaction with them except on back to school night. That night, many parents were present considering it is high school. There are many sports programs, plenty of clubs, and fun activites for the children. School spirit is awesome.

Posted: July 19, 2012

As Ive gone through 2 years at great oak high school, its been the most amazing experience there. The teachers are dedicated and commited to their students. The extracurriculars go above and beyond any other school in the area. The classrooms and campus are new and well-maintained. Wolfpack spirit is so extraordinary that theyve even won an award for being the most spirited school in the nation. You can beat the friendly enviornment, challenging courses, dedicated staff, and wolfpack spirit!

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