Soar High (Students on Academic Rise) School

I would not recommend this school, I am a freshman, English is well taught but Biology is taught unorganized and teachers expect extremely highly of students, the slightest thing would get you looked down on for example; forgetting your i.d. only one day, all the teachers/ staff seem to care about is academics. If you're going through a hard time they'll basically say "just go to college". I am hoping to transfer as quickely to Quartz Hill high school as possible.

Looking at the previous reviews listed by these Sophomores, it seems their English skills need work.

As a Sophmore attending SOAR High School i feel like this was the best choice i could have made to attend SOAR high school. Everyone is extremly close and it makes school fun and enjoyable for EVERYONE. We dont have all the drama other schools have, we still have everything a reguar school has except for sports , but we ca nstill go watch AVCs sports for free . we get special privilages other school cant have becasue of our size and we get free things on campus all the time. Its two free yrs of college so you cant really complain. Having such a small classes allows for us to get personal attention and help when needed . The principal and teachers at school high school watch out for all the kids and support us in anyway needed , whether its academic , extracuricular, or personal . The school is pretty easy but demanding , if you dont keep up you will get left behind.
--Submitted by a student

I am a sophomore at SOAR now and I feel that this was the best decision I have ever made. SOAR doesn't cater only to underrepresented people or families of low socioeconomic status, there is a mixture of races and there are people who so happen to have more money than others. But that isn't what is being focused on at this school; as long as you are dedicated, have a good work ethic, and are a generally well rounded person, SOAR is a good place to go. The school grants you all the help you will need to survive college AND high school. The teachers are there all the time and each and everyone of them will take the time to help you. SOAR has helped me rethink education and look at it as a means to propel myself forward in this difficult world. I wouldn't ever change my mind about this school and I am glad to having been accepted into a revolutionary program.
--Submitted by a student

This looks like a great program, unfortunately I feel that they have the criteria for enrollment completely wrong. The very first attribute to be considered for this program is "low socioeconomic status". The other good one is "underrepresented students", what exactly does this mean? This should be an opportunity for students that are capable and interested in pursuing science and engineering in higher education; with selection focused on academic performance, not based how much money your family earns or what race you belong to. In a community where little opportunity for this type of program exist, why box out the average middle class family again?
--Submitted by a parent

I am the parent of a student who has been at SOAR for 2 yrs now. I am VERY pleased with the school and would say its even better then the local Private Schools. If your student does NOT like to do hours of homework daily, then this is not the school for them. All students are required to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. If not they go on Academic Probation of 5 hrs Every week. This is NOT a bad thing, the students are pushed to improve and get up to speed. Its on them. I dont hear problems with cliques or bullying, its a great set of kids going there, they also have more adult responsibilities as they go between college and the school campus and its on them to make it to and from there classes on time. Staff love being there and it SHOWS!
--Submitted by a parent

SOAR highschool is like a really big family. I love the fact that you can get all the support you need just by asking. Everone here is so supportive and there are so many resources given to us that there isn't a reason for you to be failing anything. the teachers are very kind, and sure it may be difficult but all you need is to get used to the curriculm and then you are good to go. Another thing about SOAR is that nobody makes fun of you for being smart or for studying a lot because everyone there is just the same as you, and instead of making fun of you they help you study or even join you. Being in SOAR has opened many doors of opprtunities for me.
--Submitted by a student

Hi. I am a SOAR student.....freshman. I must say, my first month here has been amazing. It's a little difficult at first, having to juggle high school and college together, but we've gotten used to it. We stick together, like a big family. The teachers are great, and the students here are better and advanced like me. If you're looking for a great high school, check us out!
--Submitted by a student

WOW THIS SCHOOL IS THE BEST! I cannot imagine myself leaving S.O.A.R! I would hate going to a regular school where I would be considered a NERD! Here everybody is one and your accepted here for it and motivated to always do better!
--Submitted by a student

I was a student at SOAR and i got transfered to a regular highschool, and it was a great experience. I got alot out of my teachers,i compared both schools, and SOAR definetely has a greater higher level of education.
--Submitted by a student