Mattawan High School
- Public
- MATTAWAN, MI
Public School
Mattawan High School Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 330 reviews
Mattawan High School was a very welcoming place. All the students were friendly to each other, and even the teachers were friendly. There was not a time when I went to school were I did not feel safe or welcomed at the school. I would send my children if I have them to Mattawan, that's how good of an experience I had at my time there.
Overall, Mattawan was a pretty good school. I enjoyed the events put on and most the sports programs are run well. I had many good teachers that I have great relationships with, however, there are many awful teachers and administration does not seem to care a great deal about the students.
Mattawan CSD is one of the finest school districts around. With exceptional teachers and exceptional district leadership, students are provided unmatched education from this mid-sized local district.
Mattawan provides a very story focus on academics. There are many instances of very good teachers in the AP Classes, and it is very good in this regard. However, there is a serious lack of a physics class. The administration has a hard time when asked to do something beyond the "average student." The student culture is a solid 5/10. Not real great, but it's not like there's a fight every day. As a student it's decent. The "real rating" I'd give it is 3.5 stars but I can only do 3 or 4 on here. Diversity is limited, but that is mostly related to where the school is and what students are in the area.
I have had a very good experience as a student a Mattawan since 2013. The school is very welcoming and the teachers all strive to make you not only better as students but as people as well. It bittersweet to be leaving this school as I will be pursuing college but I will have always enjoyed my rime here.
My experience with Mattawan has been an absolute journey. I've been here since kindergarten and have had an amazing time sense. Middle school was my hardest year because I wasn't much of a school person. But through my high school I went from the D student to the A student with encouraging teachers and people around me. I was able to hold a 3.5 GPA and help others at Mattawan because others helped and encouraged me.
It has hard classes to help get you ready for college. The teacher for the most part know what they're doing and help you when you need it.
The academics at Mattawan are great. Teachers and Staff always smiling. Facilities are in great shape.
Mattawan has pathways for all different types of learners. Whether you need extra help or want to get ahead, there are classes, resources, and helpful staff members available to everyone. The community is safe and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and have fun. While some funding and communication shortcomings could be improved upon, it's overall a great school that attracts lots of students.
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Really not a great school. There is absolutely no diversity here, and the overall atmosphere is very judgemental. If you are a straight, cisgender, white student, you will probably like this school. If you aren't, then good luck.
The administration has little involvement in serious concerns. They honestly do not care about student issues beyond vaping. The food is also horrible; it is absolutely nauseating and has little nutritional value. In fact, Mattawan has headlines national news articles for having such poorly made food.
However, there are a few really great teachers who truly care about their students. If you try to find it, there are excellent support systems and good people involved with this school.
There is also an excellent choir and theater department. The choir director is fantastic and always puts on great shows. The students involved in choir show dedication and immense effort, resulting in a great program. The musicals are usually very well done as well.
The administration has little involvement in serious concerns. They honestly do not care about student issues beyond vaping. The food is also horrible; it is absolutely nauseating and has little nutritional value. In fact, Mattawan has headlines national news articles for having such poorly made food.
However, there are a few really great teachers who truly care about their students. If you try to find it, there are excellent support systems and good people involved with this school.
There is also an excellent choir and theater department. The choir director is fantastic and always puts on great shows. The students involved in choir show dedication and immense effort, resulting in a great program. The musicals are usually very well done as well.
I have loved going to Mattawan these past 4 years. I feel as though the educators at this school are very attentive and genuinely care about our education.
Overall, throughout my four years of high school attending Mattawan High School, I have had a great opportunity and education obtained from the school. The teaching staff and student body is super supportive and keeps the building safe and always giving help and support. I have also been a part of the soccer program within my high school for all four years and was very pleased by the support and time given to build up the program and keep it, along with other sports, seen as important as the real core classes themselves. If I could change anything about the Mattawan High School system, it might just be adding the fact of having more help outside of the school day. This might include student help and advise when needed, or a border tutoring system given through the school as I have personally experienced high stress from school at certain times.
The special education teacher in the High School knows what she is doing. However, the mainstream teachers who have special education students in their classrooms are ill equipped to adapt curriculum to fit the needs of their students, which leads to academic gaps and behavioral issues. The school administration ignores and dismisses concerns. DO NOT SEND A SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT TO THIS SCHOOL. THEY WILL BE BULLIED AND LEFT BEHIND ACADEMICALLY.
Mattawan High School has a variety of activities that students can get involved in focusing on anything from sports to women's rights. The education prepares students for college after high school, and it is a good environment to make lasting friendships.
I would say Mattawan is slightly above average compared to most schools. Academics is certainly the strong suit here, as mostly everyone that I knew did well at Mattawan and is doing well after. I would say the worst aspects of this school social aspects and the teachers. Groups in this school are very cliquey, and bullying was a common issue that goes unnoticed. There are many good and bad teachers, but the biggest issue that many students face is stress and huge workloads. Classes can be very difficult at this school, especially for English classes. Most students that knew who were pressured to succeed by their family and those around them found it very stressful when given way too much homework and graded harshly on assignments. Also, on a final note, the band and choir are the best programs at this school, yet they are drastically underfunded compared to the sports teams. Overall, I believe this school is improving and will someday be great.
The teachers and staff at the high school are very friendly and truly care about the students at the high school. Most teachers are involved with after school activities and attend musicals and plays hosted by the school. The classes are not too tough, but require you to pay attention and give them your all. The only major issue I have with Mattawan High School is that many of the sports facilities are in poor condition. The football field, tennis courts, and track are in disgraceful conditions. Especially the tennis courts and track.