Huntsville High School
- Public
- HUNTSVILLE, AR
Public School
Huntsville High School Reviews
Rating 3.21 out of 5 175 reviews
Iv met some of my best friends there given they have there challenges but it’s definitely my favorite school Iv been to.
I graduated last year and have siblings who have attended HHS and while it was not a terrible experience
for any of us, it is clear that the school is consistently getting worse. The school cannot keep good teachers. There were certainly some great teachers who invested in my success, but over the past 5 years there has been a lot of turnover. Most new teachers are either bad or they only stay in Huntsville for a year or two before they can get a job at a district that pays better. The schools administration was exposed for all kinds of corruption over the last couple years and thankfully they have been mostly cleared out, but the current board is very inexperienced and have shown that they don't care about athletics or coaches very much. Most students don't have any intentions of furthering they education which has led to the school investing in technical education over honors programs, so outside of a couple teachers it is not good at prepping students for college.
for any of us, it is clear that the school is consistently getting worse. The school cannot keep good teachers. There were certainly some great teachers who invested in my success, but over the past 5 years there has been a lot of turnover. Most new teachers are either bad or they only stay in Huntsville for a year or two before they can get a job at a district that pays better. The schools administration was exposed for all kinds of corruption over the last couple years and thankfully they have been mostly cleared out, but the current board is very inexperienced and have shown that they don't care about athletics or coaches very much. Most students don't have any intentions of furthering they education which has led to the school investing in technical education over honors programs, so outside of a couple teachers it is not good at prepping students for college.
The teachers, specifically the ones who teach AP classes, are outstanding. They make sure that everyone understands the materials before moving on to the next topic. They also make sure that if you try your best in a class that you'll pass with at least a B. The quiz bowl program is excellent; everyone feels useful and nobody is left out. On the flip side, the school is very disorganized. We're told many things last minute and then treated as if scrambling to get something done is our fault. There's also an issue with nobody knowing what's going on. For example, I tried asking different faculty members if I need to be present for the distance learning final, and all of them said to ask someone else. Another issue is excused absences with doctor notes counting against people and preventing many from being able to exempt semester tests. Overall, the teachers are great, but the administrators could make more of an effort.
My experiences at Huntsville high school has taught me how to build strong relationships with different groups. There are many things that come to mind about HHS. Some of them are: good memories, bad memories, mistakes, and some are lessons. Highly educated and cooperative teachers make the education system good. Huntsville high school provides all students and teachers with the books, computers, laboratory equipment, technology, and other resources they need to be successful. And our school maintains safe, clean facilities that are fit for teaching and learning. I have truly enjoyed my four years at Huntsville.
Racism, homophobia, and misogyny are extremely prominent in this school. The teachers are selfish and uneducated (with the exception of a select few faculty). When the staff is homophobic,transphobic, or racist they're met with a slap on the wrist. Not to mention the number of faculty with criminal charges against them. Do not punish your children by making them attend this school.
Huntsville High School is the reason I want to be ambitious and try to get all the scholarships I can; because no one there ever lifted a finger to help me discuss or decide what I want to do with my future. Huntsville truly has problems and needs to improve them. Things like drug use, abuse of power, bullying, and general mishandling of student affairs are rampant here. Yet, this school is not all bad. There are shining gems of people and teachers who truly value students and try to make the highschool experience a nice one, and I am grateful for that. Huntsville is also full of laughs, and it is at times full of life and joy.
Huntsville High School is excellent for those looking for a smaller school that still has quality education. This school has excellent teachers that are here for your benefit and have your best in mind. Huntsville High School will prepare you for life after high school such as college or the workforce, just as well as the other schools around even though it is a smaller school.
My school is a very good school, they have went out of their way to make sure I am successful in everything I do. My school has helped me very much with a lot of things. They have helped me stay on the right track, and make sure that my grades stay up. I have a great school, but I will admit, there are some things that they could change, but that's just my opinion as a high school student.
This place is probably the worst thing you could do for yourself or your child. The staff has about 4 members that actually care about the children, administrators are so bad that Huntsville has lost over a hundred staff members in the last few years (which is about the size of each graduating class also, only 100 people). All the kids in this school are awful, there's a major pill problem that no one talks about until a kid overdoses in the hall, then they show us some 30 minute PSA video in response and that's it whether or not they're on pills they're probably an alcoholic or a stoner. There's nothing to do in this town so all the kids are getting lost in drugs. Kids also vape openly and smoke cigarettes 2 feet off campus after school. Please, whatever you do do not send your children to this place.
My school experience with the Huntsville High school was poorly. Teachers have favorites, they sometimes forget what they are teaching us. There is still definitely discrimination and lots of bullying. They do have an awesome safety procedure. We had to use clear everything; bags, and bottles. There is a 24/7 resource officer and there is a fence around the school.
My feelings towards Huntsville High School is quite conflicting. On one hand they try their best with their amount of funding, and the teachers are (for the most part) excellent. On the other hand this school is a hell hole filled with hicks and teen pregnancy. This place looks like a prison. The most exciting thing that happens here is when someone dies. If one more student asks why my jeans have holes in them I'm going to lose my mind. We have a courtyard we don't even use. I'm so frustrated I cant even type in coherent sentences.
It's small school, but this way you get to know everyone and have a better chance to talk to teachers one on one. You have many opportunities to succeed and have fun.
Huntsville High School was a place where students learned and completed all academics needed towards their futures. The teachers are very knowledgeable of the subjects they teach, and are very supportive in helping students prepare for college and learning the materials needed. The high school is a place where everyone can feel safe, work towards being prepared for their own future, learn how to communicate and build a bond with others, and work towards being out on their own and knowing what to do.
I really love my art class and being able to see my friends everyday. I would like to see a lot of things change, but one thing in particular is the work load. Since we started a new scheduling called Flex-mod, we don't go to all our classes everyday. So some of the teachers give us more homework, which eventually adds up to a lot of work.
All of my friends go to Huntsville, and that's where I grew up, but the school could use some work. The school had a different principal almost all four years I attended, and many changes were made that almost prevented some students from graduating. Everything ended fine, but not the best high school experience.
In the past year, Huntsville High School has experienced drastic changes. So I cannot speak for those. But there are some wonderful teachers here. The leadership just needs to change.
It was a really good school. Some teachers are biased and tend to favor some students over others and about 4/5 students don't care about school whatsoever. The academics are great but the students need to start caring more.