Huntington High School
- Public
- HUNTINGTON, WV
Public School
Huntington High School Reviews
Rating 3.41 out of 5 201 reviews
My experience at Huntington High School has generally been positive because of the great band and choir programs I participate in, however there are many improvement that could be made. For instance, there is a class called COMPASS that is supposed to have a structured character-building curriculum, but very few of the teachers actually follow this plan. This results in it being a "free period" where time is wasted. To improve this, instead of forcing teachers to give lessons they don't want to teach, this could be a time for tutoring, library time, practice time for students involved in music classes, Science Olympiad, Robotics, or any number of extra-curricular activities. Those improvements would turn a waste of time, into an enriching educational opportunity.
Huntington High School is a wonderful school. I've never met someone who didn't have a friend at Huntington High because the students there are so diverse and welcoming. Most of the faculty is amazing and truly care about their students.
I have been attending Huntington Highschool since my freshman year, and I am currently a senior there. I have had great teachers and have made wonderful friends that I still have! My school had numerous class options, with anything from baking, to finances, to zoology, to psychology. The school itself is very big and I have no complaints on the space of it or anything like that. The only issue I think I have is the cleanliness of it. There is often trash on the ground in bathrooms, graffiti on some of the walls, etc. Besides this, everything about this school is great! It’s a real encouragement for students to be involved, and one of them is myself.
Great high school with many different class opportunities and amazing staff. My experience at Huntington High School has been nothing but positive.
With a new principal the school has changed its vibe. HHS is very welcoming and diverse. Your teachers will shape your experience though many of them are relaxed but have expectations. Football is prioritized but other sports are still recognized within the school. The athletics here are great as well as the staff. HHS offers a lot of dual credit and a decent amount of AP classes if that's what you're interested in. The counselors for the most part are very helpful and will guide you but you have to seek out their help because they won't come to you. In terms of the students here, there are people who are known and others who are not. If you want to just pass by in high school you can here but if something dramatic happens to you, you will probably school news.
The food is mid not in love with it but it's edible which is more than some colleges. There are multiple food options, they have carts which have grab and go backs and then there is the cafeteria which has 2 line and salad bar
The food is mid not in love with it but it's edible which is more than some colleges. There are multiple food options, they have carts which have grab and go backs and then there is the cafeteria which has 2 line and salad bar
I think that it's a good school overall. However, I know that many people would agree with me when I say certain counselors aren't passionate about their jobs, or just don't care. The teachers and most of the administration are amazing, but I think the way some things are done is ridiculous.
Great teachers and extra curriculars. The staff was very supportive. the diversity is unparalleled in the area, as this is a semi-rural area there is not many options for people to come together. This school provided such spaces. The school administration was also flexible, letting motivated student lead the way on exciting projects and community outreach. The JROTC staff were examples of this, having students plan, operate, and clean the events they had planned, all while getting the support of the staff every step of he way. The school is also close with the supporting schools in the are such as the vocational center and the competing Cabell Midland High school. The faculty in the school have nothing but the best interest of he student in mind, and work tirelessly to better themselves for the sake of he student. the combination of motivated students, teachers, and administration lead this school the be one of the better schools in the area. this school was transformative in my journ
I enjoyed it a lot. It has many different classes you can take and nice diversity. I honestly believe anyone can go there without discrimination being a big thing. The teachers are nice and want to see you have a good future. They even have a virtual schooling for the kids who want to do it online. It’s a great school and people who make it that way.
Excellent staff and administrators, great extracurricular opportunities, and a fun safe learning environment.
My experience at Huntington High has been a good one. Throughout my time there, I have been a part of many extracurriculars and clubs. I have been a part of Student Council, where I was the class President 9-11th grade, and I'm currently the Student Body President. I am also a part of National Honors Society, and last year I was the vice president but I'm now the President of Honors Society. Now I hold position of captain for the Speech and Debate Team, as well as a captain of the varsity baseball team. In the clubs that I am a part of, I am the President of Latin Club, President of the West Virginia Junior Classical League, and represent Huntington High as an Ambassador for National Society of High School Scholars. Being able to do all these different extracurriculars has allowed my experience at Huntington High to be a good one.
Huntington High has a very welcoming atmosphere. It is a good school for extra curriculars and clubs.
Huntington High School has phenomenal facilities and faculty that allowed me to grow into the person I desired to be. I respect and appreciate the work that was put into getting me here and I have nothing but good things to say about my school.
I especially appreciate the diversity and appreciation for both sports and the arts. However, most students in non-advanced classes don't receive the college-readiness skills they need.
I will say this, the reason I am not giving this the terrible rating is because there are some teachers that genuinely try to go above and beyond, such as the debate teacher. But, this school overall is very bad, especially in terms of the school culture. Many students will tell you, "oh its because of racism and hatred of inner city kids that people say Huntington High is bad", but no it is really bad. First of all quite literally every time I go into the bathroom there is someone vaping or a drug deal occurring (I wish this was an exaggeration). I legitimately do not feel safe here, for example, after encountering a drug deal which occurred I had to run down the hallway back to class whilst being followed by one of the people involved within the deal. In addition to this in a lot of classes you have to teach yourself practically, however credit is due where it is due, there is a great diversity in classes offered here and some teachers are awesome. But the main problem is cultural.
I really love Huntington High! It has a lot of courses to choose from and all of my teachers are exceptional! The amount of choices is a little overwhelming, but it's good to have so many choices to find yourself. I do have a couple of friends who have not-so-great teachers, but the ones I have are amazing.
I did not have a pleasant experience, I only had a few teachers who really cared if i graduated or not. I'd like to see teachers more engaged.
My high school experience was okay. I would like to see more money put into extracurriculars. I think it would make sports and clubs more accessible to less fortunate students.