BEST High School
About Best High School

James Gray, Principal
James.Gray@ousd.k12.ca.us

Dr. Paulette Taylor
Assistant Principal
Paulette.Taylor@ousd.k12.ca.us


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ABOUT US. . . .

BEST is a College Preparatory program with an entrepreneurship emphasis. The expectation that every student will achieve educational excellence with academic support is inherent in the school's philosophy. Small classes and close interaction with experienced and dedicated faculty are a hallmark of education at BEST.

BEST Vision
BEST provides a rigorous education for all students, so they may be prepared to achieve their full potential, continue to be life long learners who are committed to the community, socially responsible and globally aware.

In order to prepare students for their future, the school’s central focus is on the development of a college going-culture that stimulates the intellect, spirit, imagination and creative expression, to enable each student to use his/her mind resourcefully, to think critically, and to be productive, self-reliant and responsible citizens of the world.

BEST Mission
BEST’s mission is to prepare all students for a four year college and the career of their choice through a rigorous curriculum, experiential activities, project based learning, and internships. For administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, and support staff to accept the responsibility of ensuring that each student has access to an equitable, but rigorous education that is driven by high standards, high expectations and quality-life experiences in a safe environment so they can be nurtured and realize their own academic excellence and growth.

Dedicated Staff
Our dedicated staff continues to reflect and improve ourselves through regular professional development so that we can best serve our students. We want to empower our students to have control over their lives by providing them with career information, and the ablility to develop a solid business plan based on entrepreneurial experiences. Through these experiences, our students will increase their critical thinking skills that will support their post-secondary academic and career goals.