North Canyon High School

Worst school around this area! Ruined my son! Between allowing students to bully telling victims to "get over it", allowing students to skip classes over dozens of times with no communication to parents and when we tried to get involved we were told when he was only 16 "we expect them to be responsible for themselves and their actions and not to rely on parents" I should have switched schools! My daughter has just begun her freshman year at another school which was rated americas best school...look into that and take your child there! Rude, disorganized, and horrible test scores why would anyone go to North Canyon?! The police and fire department had to go there this morning the 2nd day of school!! Please post this every parent needs to know, we didnt and our son still struggles!
—Submitted by a parent

I graduated from NCHS in 2007. I have never loved anything more. Threre are all kinds of activities to do: Student Government, Mentors, IB/AP, Peer Mediators, AVID, Tutor, Play a sport, join orchestra or band and the list goes on. As long as you get involved and do your homework you will do well at this school. As far as the diversity goes... I feel as if exposure to all the different kinds of people made me the person I am today. A better person. A person who' going to College to be a teacher because of this school. Most of the teachers are amazing, some are not, but that is expected with any school. The administration is decent. They get back to you with your concerns within ample time, but they only focus on the bad kids. But overall I loved going here!!!

I am currently attending NCHS in the honors/IB/MYP and have never hated attending school this much. The teachers are poor, as they do not explain assignments and expect you to figure it out for yourself. When I read it was a '7', I laughed. The students and staff have a long was to go before they're even a '5'.
—Submitted by a student

I sincerely hope no other child or parent is treated as poorly as my daughter and I were as she is a victim of a harrassing bully. It seems the VP is more concerned with protecting the school's image rather than my daughter's safety. I give NCHS a big 'F-'.
—Submitted by a parent

Our family loves North Canyon. We have had 3 students attend IB/AP and are thrilled with the academics, counseling dept., administration and many fantastic teachers. The sports are competitive and coaches have the athletes best interests at heart. North Canyon has given our kids a head start with their future by pushing them academically and supporting them throughout the process. They helped our oldest through the Merit Scholar process and will hopefully do the same for the other two!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended NCHS and graduated in 2007, my husband and I both believe that the experience with this school and the teachers were very fruserating. It seemed to us that they were more interested in passing the students rather than teaching them.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had three children go to NCHS. My oldest will be graduating this year. As far as parental involvement , it was very cliquish and I was unable to break in. I was impressed with the passion and level of involvement, but disappointed that none of my offers of help were accepted.Most teachers I dealt with were amazing. A few were awful, which is to be expected in any career fields. Overall, my faculty contacts were amazingly positive. Calls and e-mails were returned promptly. The curriculum and extra-curricular activities has something for everyone. Those activities give a very large school a small school feel by allowing most students an opportunity to fit in somewhere in a small group setting. Yes, there were student issues periodically. It is naive to think this occurs only in public schools. More problem students are now being forced into charter schools.
—Submitted by Sinda Baker, a parent

Great school,excellent teachers, the academics is of the best in the state. I loved my experiences at NC. The football team rocks!
—Submitted by a former student

Our kids came from a small prep school and we have been very impressed with the quality of the academic programs as well as the great athletic programs!! The teachers make time for tutoring and the counselors are great!!! The school has a large variety of activities, but as large as the school is, they have made sure to implement programs to welcome and assist all students! We are very glad to be a part of this school!
—Submitted by a parent

I love North Canyon because of its overwhelming academics. Even though some teachers I do not like, I felt welcome on the first day of school. I am a freshman now and I feel, already, that I belong. Even though I have a long way until college, I have a great feeling I am going to enjoy my 4 years here at North Canyon! Go Rattlers!
—Submitted by a student

North Canoyn is absolutely wonderful, the fine arts are huge and the football team is spectacular. There is a club for everything and everyone. The academic programs are the regular classes, honors, AP, and IB classes. Everyone seems to succeeed
—Submitted by a student

Our daughter is a Junior in the International Baccalaureate program and we can't say enough what a terrific experience it has been for her so far, both academically and socially. There is a lot of support from fellow students and teachers alike. Go Rattlers!
—Submitted by a parent

I attended North Canyon highschool. It seemed very safe and a good learning environment. I took AP classes there and the teachers were excellent. the school did not seem cliquish.
—Submitted by a former student

I have one graduating this year and one that is a Sophmore. I think its a good school. I would like to see the grades updated more. I think there have been mistakes online. Would like to see that improved. All in all its a good school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a freshman at NCHS. I am very unhappy with the quality of some of her instructors. Namely, her algebra teacher. It seems, that homework is never checked, students aren't required to show their steps when solving algebraic equations and tests are multiple choice! I feel these methods are completely unacceptable for learning algebra. My concerns have fallen on deaf ears.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has excellent advanced programs for the gifted/motivated. Not only does it have the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, the Advanced Placement program is supported by high quality teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher

Since my son has been there I have had nothing but great luck in all ways. I think that it is a Wonderful High School and the staff is included in that to..
—Submitted by a parent

I went to this school and was in the IB program. It was incredibly challenging but I loved the school and the diversity.
—Submitted by a student

North Canyon High School has broadened and I know will continue to expand my horizons. The academic program in which I am involved in has challenged me to strive for excellence. The teacher's are great at providing a superb learning experience. The availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities is superior. The level of parent involvement is satisfactory.
—Submitted by a student

The academic program in great but if your child plays sport this is not the school to go.
—Submitted by a parent