20 Best Masters Programs In Fresno, CA (2022 Updated)

I've been attending FCC since summer of 2016 and will graduate, god willing, this spring 2019. Full time, year round, no breaks. Although parking requires at least an hour grace period, I believe the over all experience is what you make it. I've come across rude people maybe having a bad day and I've had instructors I could not relate to. Its all very frustrating. Its sad to say the success rate at this college is 17%. But, then again this is an adult school. Nobodies going to call your house when your absent or hold a parent-teacher conference when your not doing your work. I am working on a Human Service degree and have enjoyed the ups and downs of my classes. The load was a little heavier in a few and I had to buckle down and utilize the tutorial, ETC, PASS, Computer lab and all other resources available. In all the those places I found the staff and student help extremely eager to be of service. The assistance was much appreciated. Honestly, I don't think I could of got through math without it!Philip Tristan

I am not speaking for this business itself, merely the college district's education quality. I have taken classes at Fresno, Clovis, and Reedley Community College, and I have had an absolutely deplorable time. I don't feel like I'm getting anything from the classes; I don't feel the staff is prepared to teach online, if at all. If you are going to teach college-level English, you should not make punctuation and grammatical errors consistently. If you are teaching a law class, you should not do it from inherent bias and perspective. If you are conducting an online course, you should not have to hold up a piece of paper because you don't know how to make a slide. An absolute and utter waste of my time and money, I am so glad I got the nerve to go back to school; now I will find somewhere to teach me, educate me, and get me further in life.Mercedes Scott

Good college for students to get their AA degrees and this college has cheap tuition. Professors and management are also good and you can also transfer to a university after 2 years. It is said that Fresno City College is the first Community College in California. Registration to classes is simple and online, and they offer all kind of classes. It is better if you choose Nursing as a career because it pays off well. Check it out your self.boss Bhai

If anyone is looking into the medical assistant field please do yourself a favor and look at the pay rate and how much it costs to attend this horrible program. Program costs about 30k and MA barely make that yearly, you can go to a community college for about the same time and get paid to go. I cannot wait for SJVC to get sued for taking advantage of vulnerable people, giving false promises to students of a career in medical assistant, you will not be able to live on that type of low income. You have a better opportunity making more money at Target, most of my credits did not transfer even though I was told they would so I wasted my time. I had to retake most of my classes which I did in about the same time as I was at sjvc and will be applying to the nursing program. This is a horrible schoolJammy Jam

An amazing institution Went here as a student from Feb 2019 until graduation Oct 2019. I was enrolled in the front office medical admin program. 7 months and upon graduation, I passed and got nationally certified for billing/coding. My teacher Ms.Hernandez was amazing, caring and knowledgeable. The school and its staff went above and beyond for me (I was unemployed at the time) and now I am employed and have actual hope for my future. It taught me a variety of skills that applied in many jobs for medical assistants. The bad? It won't teach you everything. It won't get you a Masters Degree and a six figure job. But that's not the point of this trade School. It's a start, a path to better prospects. It's made good on that so far =)Vince M

I had previously been accepted to a university, having experience payment issues (that school was wicked expensive) I found SJVC, they help me make a smooth transition from the other school to there and my time there was amazing. Meeting different people from different programs and other people who just didn't want the traditional school experience. I went for my certificate MOA program (took 7 months of class time and 2 months of externship time). Loved my teacher and classmates and learning was easy and I understood all the lessons. I even got on the dean's list after getting my certificate. My career counselor even helped me find my full time job. Have nothing but good to say about this school and mostly my teacher.Jessica Hamilton

Joe and his mom are the nicest people I've met. They give you a packet with the bread and butter of what you need to know when it comes to testing and truck knowledge. No fluff and nothing less than what you need to know. 100% hands on and my you practice at your own pace, and I really mean that. You can say you're ready and Joe will get you testing almost the same day haha. Or you can take however long until you feel you are ready. Driving a Class A vehicle is intimidating and easier said than done. Don't be discouraged if you don't get something at first. Just ask Joe for help and he will be there to show exactly how you should do things. 10000% percent would recommend to anybody who needs a Class A license fast and easy. I got my license in 3 weeks. I just passed today actually!!! Thank you Joe and Mom.Aaron

If your looking for a truck school, look no further! The staff is super friendly and will make you feel welcomed. I have never driven stick before and was feeling extremely anxious about trying, but there method of teaching is simple and easy to learn. There is no pressure when learning about the truck or driving the truck. I entered the school knowing nothing and came out feeling more then prepared to drive a semi. I would definitely recommend you go here.zMoha

Today I got my CDL thanks to MID Truck School team. The good thing I liked at school that you can practice and drive truck as much as you want there’s no limits and this took me just two weeks to learn everything properly I saved my time it’s the most important thing for me and saved my money because of low prices. And also they give you a room in the house which you can live in. I came from LA.Isko Tr

We have been attending classes at Pinnacle Martial Arts with Master Lee since March 2022. My kid loves it here. He may not like traditional school but he is always excited to come to tkd class. In just a few short months, I noticed he improved a lot in confidence and strength. He even proudly stated that he wants to be a tkd master when he grows up. I love his enthusiasm! The school is clean and roomy. There are plenty of booths and chairs for parents to sit while watching their children is in class. I wish it’s cooler inside school but I understand that it’s a big building and we have triple digits in the summer. The AC and fans are working as hard as they can to keep the building cool. Overall, we love the school, Master Lee has our utmost admiration and respect. I recommend you all give the school and Master Lee a try. I am sure you and kids will have a great experience here.Sang Nguyen

We are so happy and proud that my 2 kids are part of this team. Actually, not just a team but a feeling of being a part of a big family. My kids (4 yrs old and 8 yrs old) are so fortunate of getting trained by the best Master our there, Master Shawn Lee. Being able to join and see the actual competition made my kids so inspired and be motivated to do even better. And the best thing was that our team won during the recent competition, bagging the first place. We are aware that Pinnacle Martial Arts has been winning several competitions and we have been so lucky to actually witness it this time. My kids started when they were both a year younger and so far they are having a great experience, they have improve a lot – more confident, disciplined and working harder. If you want to have the same experience, join us and you will not regret it!Argeline Ong

It's the teacher that makes Pinnacle Martial Arts the best in my opinion. I have taken my children to a few martial arts school in Fresno and none is even close to the training at Pinnacle…that's because of Teacher Shawn Lee. His attention to the correct anatomical mechanics of form and movement is impeccable. You don't simply follow the movements. He makes sure your movements are correct and meet the purpose of what they're for. Because of his attention to detail and correctness, he can be daunting. But you need to see beyond that. He just wants to truly see you become the best of yourself. If you think you know your kicks, think again. You need to see how the kicks are done properly at Pinnacle Martial Arts.Cynthia Lopez

I am currently enrolled in the EMT program at National University, Fresno. I am thoroughly enjoying it. The instructors are very knowledgeable in the field, have tons of field experience, and are competent to teach. The only reason I didn't rate it fulls stars, is because this is the first time these instructors have not worked together. They are not all on the same page. and I feel like they could prepare a little more for their lectures. This however will improve(they have already improved) as this Fresno program continues. I am learning tons, and feel like I will be able to pass the class.Joel Michael Moutray

EMT program is amazing. It is organized, comprehensive, straight-forward, challenging, fun, and some. Coming in as a Registered Nurse, I was able to listen to other view points and learn different techniques. I feel is very valuable. The information taught was explained clearly and thoroughly, and time was taken for others until understood. We all learned as a team and grew together as a class. Our instructors helped build our confidence while also improving our leadership skills in command presence. I appreciate them, and I suggest this course to others. Worth it.R N

As a former graduate of NU Fresno Campus (2002) BS IT, I decided to attend an orientation for the EMT Program based on a notification. I was considering a career change and I definitely do not regret committing to this program. The instructors are all seasoned Paramedic Professionals and there is a lot of attention to hands on skills based learning. I will be going on my first ride along to experience an actual shift of EMT work. I recommend this program if you are interested in committing to a thorough and fast paced team oriented learning style.Laural Fawcett

I pass my CDL today it took me 4 weeks, my son pss his CDL in 2 weeks. I am 65 years old thats why it took me weeks. Training was excellent, i heard alot of good things thats why i came from all the way from new jersey. Training was excellent. Instructors were friendly. I met alot of students they came from other schools , they couldnt pass their cdlnat other schools they had wasted both their time and money. Only reason i am leaving this review so others can benefit, so dont get stuck at other school. And waste time and money. I m very happy that i get my cDl thanks to the God and A1 skool.Gurlal Singh

A1 truck driving school is very good school in USA 🇺🇸 and they have very Professional trainer they can train you in 2 to 3 weeks. They also have hostel facilities for students.Thanks to A1 school management and faculty members. They work hard for their students. GOD BLESS EVERYONE .Real capital for punjabi trucking community Mr Roger and A1 truck driving school. مسٹر راجر گل اورمسٹرسمرن آپ کا شکریہ🙏🙏muhammad bilal

A1 truck driving school is a really good school if your trying to get class A license teachers are really good in explaining everything hands on school. roger and his son Sam are really nice people I got my license in 15 days I really recommend This school to anyone that’s trying to get there license. Thank you A1art venegas

This is the best school in the valley. I drove everyday from Terra Bella every day for 4 weeks to get the BEST. Sorry all the other campuses, I sat down next to students that were attending here already and they told me how happy they were. The drive, the gas, the time, all worth it. From Rick to Sally & Mari to Everett, (the director actually taught my CDL PERMIT CLASS) to every yard instructor they make it so worth it all. I wish there was a option for 100 stars for above & beyond the call of what a school should do. I have my license, with all endorsements and from first day until today 4 weeks and 1 day. If you choose another school you did yourself a total disservice. You will always be sad when you choose because of price only.Victor Martinez

Unbelievable. I loved it here. People are so nice. And once DMV finally allowed appointments this school had 20 tests and 19 passed. 53’ trailers. Classy trucks. They not only look good going down the road, they back it up with performance. First time every time. Front desk is always friendly, Rick doing admissions knows how to help you, Karen was wonderful in the classroom, then you have 5 instructors to help you. Thank you-Pops, Bryan, Fala, Kenny, Mark- great attitudes great people. Friends for no they are family for life. Then Everett backs up every one of them with stellar performance. I’ve never seen anyone stay so busy yet keep his eyes on every detail. Thank you ACI!’Daniel Torres

This school is tops. From day 1 I felt at home. Everyone is family here. I didn’t want to leave on any day. My mom had to call me to come home for dinner. Lol. This was an awesome experience. This is such a great school other students from ACI’s other campuses want to attend here. The Director of all the schools actually is hands on, he even taught skills one day. Rick asked me every day how was school. They say they open at 7 but instructors show up at 5am and they let you prep trucks so that you can learn even more. Today I got my class A and I am so happy that I chose this school.Christian Rosales

It won't be an exaggeration if I give Phi Academy in USA a 7 stars. Where shall I start, the high quality value of the training and the superb support I have received is above and beyond of what I paid for. This well-reputed academy owned & run by both Master Danny/Master Joceylin and Managed by the Communication Manager Marcus is everything you will need to become a Phibrow Microblading Artist.I never thought that after the 6 months of the training course, my work will be that good. They pushed me to get the best out of me. I'm super happy with all training and support I received that I will sign up with them for the lip blushing and ombre course. I loved their immediate response for any question or query I have. Thank you so much Master Jocelyn, Master Danny and Marcus for everything you did of training and support for me to become a Phibrow ArtistAzza Homes

Highly recommend!!! I felt extremely equipped and ready to micro-blade on my own with precision and accuracy after this course. The teachers are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and forthcoming with all their secrets of what makes an incredible artist. The lessons are manageable while working a full-time job and the two-day in-person course solidifies and perfects all the skills practiced. Plus, being able to work on live models with Master Jocelyn and the teachers there to guide and equip us was by far the most beneficial of the entire experience. Can not thank them enough!!!Angela Cluney

I just got my eyebrows microblade it and US Phi academy. I had the best experience, the student Nicki did my eyebrows she did an amazing job. My skin is very sensitive it was a little bit painful but with the numbing cream I got through it. I would highly recommend to take a class if you are interested, I’m going to take class myself very soon. The owner and her assistant was very professional, and very knowledgeable and made feel very comfortable. Also their Academy is very clean and Spacey.Eyerusalem G.

the best school ever. the people i've met at this school are some of the best people i've ever known. teachers are amazing (i LOVE Mrs. Cat!!) and the rest of the staff truly care for each individual student. sure, the work load is heavy but when you think about the opportunities this school brings overall, everything is worth it.Caya West

Yes, um, this school is great and I give it a 5/5 just like my fellow classmates would. Love the school, love the teachers, and I especially love the vibes. There is also a lot of memes there and I really like that in a school, and yeah the school is great. 5 out of 5 all the way.Alyson Rodgers

Had the honor of attending and graduating from this amazing school. Teachers and staff are top notch! They will go above and beyond to ensure the individual success of every student.Vitaliy Kuchkovskiy

I have cancer and come to the university medical infusion center, I always make my appointments on time or am earlier but they never get me in for at least 15 to 30 minutes, while in the back it takes another 30 minutes to an hour before I get my meds to get started. I don't understand why it takes so long. 1.5 hours to 2 hours before I get started.Mike Padilla

They always mess up my medication and appointments. They don’t communicate with insurance companies and customers service is very poor, they act like they are doing you a favor.Enrique Serrato

When is Fresno going to have its own UC campus? It’s about time we build one. UCSF of Fresno? What the heck is that?S C

School staff is very nice but school is extremely unorganized. Everytime I called for assistance about admissions or registration I was given contradictory information. After finally being able to register for classes we were then given a wrong list of books to purchase for the classes (this happened 2 semesters in a row). All we got was an apology and given the correct book list to purchase the correct books.When I tried to book appointment my "advisor" was out on leave for 3 weeks. Hopefully they will get it together soon. Their mistakes kept costing me time and money and the only thing I got was an an apology but never a resolution.AMZN SEA

I got my undergrad here and to sugar coat it, I was not pleased at my experience here. There are always pros and cons to any university and this university was just not a good fit for me. There is a lot of disorganization and some internal conflicts. Just make sure you check out every opportunity and ask good questions before you make a big commitment. FPU does have some great professors. The business professors and bib.lit professors are nice and very personable! It was beneficial having my professors know me by name and to be able to have conversations with them outside of class.Kellie Borges

In the process of getting my undergraduate degree and this school has easy parking, teachers that are accessible, friendly people on campus, an area for commuters to rest/lounge, and fun community events. It provides a slower paced experience, positive atmosphere, and strengthens your religious beliefs as well as challenging them. I was impressed by how much I learned in non religious aspects as my field is psychology and I feel confident graduating here knowing I got the best college experience.Sar Nez

I came to this school and it is constantly changing. Especially with the pandemic slowly bringing things back. They are remodeling plenty and the campus is beautiful and very spread out. You can enjoy the little critters and plenty of flowers and trees to stare at. This school has plenty of history and beautiful views. Wether you came to this school or want to come to this school, it is definitely in a great centralized location with plenty of amenities both on and off campus. Bulldog born, Bulldog bread 🐾Felipe

I had an excellent experience as an undergraduate at Fresno State. I was an agriculture-based major, and had several invaluable opportunities for hands-on experience provided for me during my time at the university. Like most things, I could go through and nitpick every issue I had, but my overall reflection on the university is positive, so I'll abstain. The short of it is: if Fresno State has your desired major, it is a school well worth considering.Collin Parker

It was very nice. But I think the parking lot should be bigger. But we all had a great time we got chance to see my nephew don't play that bad I had an accident after you again or I'm someone hit my car from behind but other than that it was a great time don't have heads just everything is coolFrances

I really enjoy this yoga studio. I found this little gem on a business trip and I ALWAYS return when I'm in town. This is not a classic American Yoga studio. This is Old Masters Yoga. Anyone can do these poses. They promote health and prepare you for meditation…which occurs at the end of each session. When I leave I am relaxed and the stress of the day is gone. I even purchased the CDs of the various classes to use while I travel (3-4 weeks a month). Don't come here for fast paced sweat producing poses. Come here to learn poses that can benefit your physical and mental health. This place has changed my life. I now meditate regularly which helps to reduce my stress and promote deep relaxing sleep. Remember, it's not always about the quick endorphin high. Teach your mind and body to heal naturally. These classes are a great place to start.Carolyn Wade

I am the parent of a UHS student. I am deeply concerned with the quality of the education my student in receiving. I have contacted the school several times over the course of the year and been given the standard, "You have made the right choice sending your child here" line each time. Frankly, I am at my wit's end with the administration and staff. Here is the reality: 1. The school has no infrastructure in place for students that are struggling with the course work, specifically Musicianship and Physics. Latin has tutoring, but it is insufficient in many cases. The response from the school is that a student can work with their peers. The issue there is that their peers are overworked and juggling impossible schedules. We hired tutors ( expensive on top of the $700/yr tuition) in multiple subjects, but have found that the classroom teaching is so far off book that our tutors cannot help. In Physics, we were told that there would be tutoring, but it has been cancelled more often than not. 2. We were told during the mandatory information sessions (which I recorded) that the students could utilize the Fresno State tutoring if they needed help. This is not true. Fresno State's tutoring is only available if the student is enrolled in a corresponding Fresno State Class. There is no recourse for help other than paying for outside tutoring in many of the subjects. 3. The work load is excessive. The students do on average 3-4 hours of homework per night. Bear in mind that there are many nights where the work requirement is 5+ additional hours outside of school. This is not my child procrastinating on projects- this is the reality of UHS and when it is questioned, the standard response of, "You have made the right choice sending your child here" is applied. We just received the 'summer homework' packets from several of my student's teachers. The required Latin II class has scheduled 20 + quizzes over the summer- if these are not completed with a minimum of 85% on the first day, the student starts the year with a zero. Firstly, students need a break from homework and school. This is not opinion- this is based off numerous studies performed by researchers around the globe. The Journal of Experimental Education published a study in 2013 suggests, "Students who did more hours of homework experienced greater behavioral engagement in school but also more academic stress, physical health problems, and lack of balance in their lives." The American Psychological Society published 'Adolescents’ Homework Performance in Mathematics and Science: Personal Factors and Teaching Practices,' the findings of which concluded that "The optimum duration of homework was found to be 1 hr a day. " Secondly- who teaches them the course material over the summer? In the Latin II info packet, the students are told it's highly recommended that they purchase a textbook and watch 5 videos to "…reteach core concepts from Latin I. " Other fun quotes include, "Students need to take ownership of their education and use these review tools in order to better understand Latin." Should my child struggle with this material over the summer- how will my child be helped? Who takes the ownership of educating these kids? This was not revealed to the parents of prospective students. I never agreed for my child to be teaching herself Latin/Math/English over the summer. Summer reading is fine. Some review is fair- whole course work? This is an extraordinary amount of work with no recourse if the student's struggle with the information. 4. The quality of the music courses is low. If the students has advanced knowledge of music, they will find the Musicianship class comprehensible. If your student (like my child) comes with the UHS basic requirements of 2 years of music- they will be left behind. The students are NOT taught to read music. They are not given any kind of lessons in their instrument- this is a school where music is on the syllabus, but not applied to the other curriculum which is at odds with how the administration sells their programming.Eliza King

I think that all of the negative reviews of this school are outdated and unfair. We are one of the most accepting environments in Fresno, where students of all sexualities and gender identities are encouraged to be themselves. We have an active Gender and Sexual Diversity club, which I am a part of. Our dress code is one of the most lax, and it is in no way gender biased. Nor is our school in any way conservative or Christian. We do have a LIFE club, and that's about it. Differences are treasured here, and I've had many of my not-so-academic friends tell me that they only stay at UHS because of the supporting environment. I'd like to clarify that in no way is there any tuition required to attend University, instead the administration simply requests for a substantial donation at the beginning of the year, in lieu of sending home endless cookie dough and magazine sales. The donation is 100% optional. This school is hard. There's no denying that. But there are places to go to get help: we have excellent student counselors, our Latin tutoring program has become much more efficient and available to students. As for the music issue, this school is not a place to learn to read music. There is a prerequisite, that students have had two years of playing an instrument and, therefore, it is assumed that they do not need to learn their instrument or how to read music. And our Musicianship I and II teacher, Dr. Jones, understands how new these concepts can still be to people. He has no set due date on assignments, allows all notes on any test, gives many extra credit opportunities, starts from the very beginning of music theory, and is always there to help. He was awarded Educator of the Week by KSEE24 for goodness sakes. The claim about no drama or choir as an outlet is baseless. We are required to have at least one performing group and that can certainly be choir. Additionally, we have two productions a semester, and, while there is certainly a higher level of dramatic performance, freshmen have been cast in leading roles multiple times. All of our teachers are professional, dedicated, and certainly not disheveled in any way. And our administration is anything but unresponsive. As I mentioned before, our student counselors are excellent and should be able to help with any concerns. Take it from a student, who has lived in this environment for 2.5 years. Your child can't live as a perfect little angel forever. They're gonna learn that there are other good kids in this world eventually. They can learn that now, or they can learn that when you send them off to college. Trust me. You want them to learn it here, at a place where they'll be respected, supported, and pushed to become even better. This place takes work, but it's worth it.JJ Sutton

Mixed feelings, (see update) Definitely prepared my child for a challenging future! The words straight out of my childs mouth were, "When you go to school here it's like everything you were ever told you were good at your whole life was just b******t and everything you've loved and worked hard for you'll never accomplish because you're really just not good enough." this scares me so bad. They place way too much stress on the students and don't give enough chances for redemption through extracurriculars like drama and choir. Before high school my daughter had leading roles with large monologues in performances in drama and was involved in music and loved it. Within the first year she dreaded going to school everyday. I worry about other children there as well and the possibility of the suicide rate going up due to the stress they put on the children for their academic performance. If your child is as gifted as mine, they can handle the stress and disappointment. It will pay off in the future. My child is handled it okay but had to seek counseling at times. The school had caused a lot of heartache for her but she's strong. I just worry about other children. So if you just want to stress your child out during the hardest time of their life then this is the school for you. Updated; Now she is going to college and she said she can't believe she hated herself for the past 4 years only to be this blessed as she pointed to her transcripts which shows her entering college with 48 units. She was thrilled. Most of her required courses are out of the way and she can focus on her major. That puts her way ahead of the other students. She also tells me how much easier it is in comparison to University High School. The Washington Post was not kidding when they said University High School was the most challenging School in the nation. I'm just glad that she realized what a blessing it was and that all her hard work and perseverance has paid off. In the 4 years at UHS she never had the opportunity to showcase her talents but is doing awesome at CSUMB, is now a paid intern for the program she's majoring in, is working at the Apple store and had a great part in Grease last spring! I am very proud of the independent young adult my daughter has become and I'm sure UHS played a big role in that!Julianna Pehrson

I currently attend this school and I’ve had nothing but positive things happen to me. I have one teacher (Shout out to Mr. Tostado aka Mr. T) who has been incredible and I know have him for the 3rd semester in a row. I have two more semesters before I graduate and I’m so excited to be the first one in my family to graduate college. So I think a lot of the reviews are just from disgruntled students who didn’t have a good experience. Everyone’s experiences are different. I love this school and couldn’t imagine going somewhere different.Chelsey Hayes

Out of all the community colleges that I've been too. Don't waste your time here. You're better going to Reedley or Fresno city. The front desk staff is very rude whether they're directing your call or answering your questions. Admissions and Records staff give yes and no answers when it comes to questions. They don't take the time to explain to students the reasoning behind anticancer forms. You're better off driving farther to actually be treated like a human being than going to this community college because it is closer.Amy Keovilai

I completed my associate's degree here, with other previous classes at Fresno City. I had a wonderful experience at Clovis. The lowest level of education from instructors was masters degree, the rest were either PHD or MD. All professors were great and willing to do whatever it takes to get you to be successful in their classes. But, this is college so they will not just hand you the answers and pass you, you must do the work.tim lane

This Place is not a good environment for students who need help with classes. yes they have an after school program for tutoring and things. But at the same time they don't really help. when you would ask for help the tutors would roll their eyes and act like it was hurting them. And the teachers cant really help due to the fact that their class sizes are so damn big. So all in all not really recommendedRobert Schott

I find this place pretty diverse. There's a lot of people that go here and there's also programs which you can apply for such as the Doctors' Academy or AVID! I recommend enrolling to this school. This is such great school overall. Even my sister graduated from here too and she left this high school with wonderful memories!Brandon M

Sunnyside is a place where I learned to grow and improve as a student and young adult. It is an environment where you are free to be who you are and be accepted for it. The amount of diversity this school has is amazing because you get to know other people and create strong bonds.Shania Vang

The moment I realized I wanted to study vocals, I googled some places to call. Thankfully, I came across Fresno Music Academy and scheduled a session to try it out. Little did I know, I was going to go on an adventure of a lifetime! I was paired with Astrid, whom is a successful artist and vocalist in her own right. I have been studying with Astrid at the Fresno Music Academy for 8 months now and I have grown so much not only as an artist, but as a person too. The vibes are always so good at the school. The staff is kind, friendly and helpful. Shout out to Allison and Emily! This last week I performed "Fly Me To The Moon" by Frank Sinatra at our schools showcase, and all I can say is I did a solid job! Something I would not have been able to do if I didn't have the help from this amazing school. I appreciate you FMA! I am now tapping into my gift!Moses Soza

Our son was looking for a music school and we found an amazing one in the Fresno Music Academy in the Tower District. He started taking Ukelele lessons which morphed into guitar lessons with Mr. Steve. Then he started to take voice lessons with Miss Astrid for two years and is now with Miss Allison. Before, during, and after the Pandemic lock down, the instructors showed up live or on zoom and did their thing. 👍🏽 Our son’s progress has been amazing and his love of music continues to grow and expand. Every showcase performance he has participated in gets better and better. Although it wouldn’t matter. He loves music and he has a great time no matter what lesson he is doing or which instructor he is with. We ❤️ FMA and would highly recommend it to any intersted music student.M Mendiola

My six year old is a new student and very shy despite having a deep love for singing. I brought him once in person and he was treated with the love, respect, and dignity any little person would need to open up and flourish. His second lesson was via Zoom and he LOVED it. He has stated that he only wants his music teacher Debi to teach him as opposed to another voice instructor we tried out. We are very excited to continue to grow with this music academy. Debi has really met my child where he is at and the lessons are child led and developmentally appropriate for his age. I am thankful to have found an accepting environment for my little unconventional singer who now wants to explore piano after hearing Debi play a little.Marisol C.T

There is a mixed feeling with this school. I went here for two years, my freshman year, and sophomore year. Freshman year honestly looking back, was good here. I had leadership with Sarah Tozlian, who by the way was a GREAT activities director. She had the whole campus feeling the grizzly spirit. Also, the people were cool. There was diversity and and a good school atmosphere. But, suddenly, things can change. As soon as my sophomore year started, the counselors slacked on the job a lot more, Tozlian left, leaving the school with NO spirit and sucky activities, also, the swarm of new freshman and younger grades came in and they are a MESS. Literally every month there was a fight and or some type of conflict. The newer kids would walk around yelling and just being plain annoying. There was literally one day when there was 4 fights in one lunch period just to cover for a huge 5th one. Also, some teachers claim to care but do a terrible job at teaching and make it impossible to catch up. It's honestly just terrible. There is a couple of good teachers at west that I can honestly say we're amazing, but the rest are uptight and the new social status is terrible. Nothing but ghetto kids ruling the campus annoying everyone else who isn't part of that label. I am at east campus now and honestly I feel a like it a little better then west. The teachers are good and people mind their own business.evan19891

This school is often overlooked because of its location but I can't speak highly enough about West Campus. My niece attended school here and had a terrific experience. There are less pressures to fit in like at the East Campus and the teachers make the students feel welcome. They were so helpful and gave her the guidance that she needed to reach her goals and get her ready for the challenges that she would face in college. She is now a student at UC Berkeley and continues to mention that she would be struggling if it wasn't for her accelerated teaches at West. I would recommend this campus to anyone who wants their child to be well prepared for their academic future.Patti Moon

Admittedly, I am biased, since I work at West, but bear with me. I think West has the advantages of a larger school (class offerings/athletic opportunities/competition) with the attitude of a smaller school. It also has a world class FFA and Ag program. It was one of two schools (the other being Clovis) that qualified for the College Board's AP Honor Roll.Andy Moeschberger

This place in a gem in a previously underserved portion of the city. A pleasant place for the community to assemble, it has a regional county library branch, and is a great center of resources for families. They sponsor special events, for example, a weekly food truck festival! It's new, with fantastic plans for expansion and years of service for the area.Monte Gmur

I went to a community event at this location and there were a lot of people having fun with the games, the giveaways and pictures with Santa and the Grinch. I really enjoyed myself as well. The community is lucky to have a place like this with the people who work there that care about them.Elaine Montoya

Came to winter fest was very nice kids enjoyed the police department and sheriff department fire truck and taking picture with Santa they enjoyed all games and hot Cocoa thank you so much for the community Event 👏😃👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Jane Gonzales