Alain Leroy Locke High School

i have two nephews that attend locke high school, and their grades are very good

Although many people make us out to be hellraising kids who dont care about their education, it could not be farther from the truth. Many students here have dreams of reaching a higher state of education and intelligence and they work hard to help their dreams come true. People who have never actually been to locke see us and think about the bad reputation that haunts us. But I, who attend locke, know that it is more than what it is made out to be.I for one am taking multiple ap classes and so are many of my peers. We strive to reach our goals and do our best to steer away from the past that tainted the thought of our school. As for what i think of the teachers, I am happy to have the teachers i do. We have formed special bonds and are more than teachers and students but friends. They push us to do our best and enjoy being with us. After teaching here they feel there is no better place to teach. Not because we need all the help we can get but because they want to be here. They love us and we love them.
--Submitted by a student

Have seen better not necessary the best unfortunately. The school is outdated there's not much parent involment fund raisers bake sales field trips camp trips specialists for students w/ special needs like math specialist speech specialist a.D.D specialist and so on. Riots at time more security dangerous area specially after school when kids walk home.

I think locke is not one of the best schools out there but when there's no other option students have to work double as hard compared to others schools that have better equipment and better academics and are better funded and in better neighborhoods. I could improve by having more program
--Submitted by a parent

The quality of academic programs, availability of extracurricular activities, and the level of parent involvement all go hand in hand. If one becomes dysfunctional, the system be comes out of wack. Parent involvement should be embraced,not spat upon by administration and staff. It should be balanced and shared, not one sided creating a power struggle among parents. The teachers must be given more creative freedom to bring innovative teaching methods. Athletic Directors must begin to reach out to sports figures and entertainers to give back the way you, the parent, believes.
--Submitted by nathaniel Perkins-Ali, a parent

Quality of Academic programs at LOCKE has room for improvement, however parent involvement is key. Students at LOCKE have the ability to triumph and become successful in life. Consistance assistance with academic enrichment programs, college ready programs have made a big difference in many students lives at ALHS. The personal touch of Dr. Wells, and other staff members proves that dedication, committment and patience is a teacher to all. Most students in college ready programs succeed with little assistance, however without where would they be. Parents,guardians,uncles,aunties and neighbors must invest in the youth for the youth will be the leaders of the day to come.
--Submitted by Sidney Cosby, a staff

My daughter graduated from Locke in the 1970s and now my gradson is a student. Profoundly changed. My daughter received basically a good foundation, but there were gaps. Dr. Palmer made the difference. Today, Locke suffers from community issues. The teachers are not as competent as their predecessors, but there is more choice. A student can succeed, but it is an effort. My grandson has a tough road ahead.
--Submitted by a parent

Although Locke High School has had a bad reputation, I believe that the school is getting a lot better. They have begun to implement a 'school within a school' environment by breaking the school up into separate smaller schools. I cannot say if this idea is working becasue it is still in the beginning process but teachers and administrators are working hard to build a good school culture. Locke does have various music programs (choir, band, marching band), art classes, and an improving sports program. There are also student and teacher led clubs as well. There is a parent center at the school where parents do come to volunteer their help to the school. However, parent involvement is an area that needs much improvement.
--Submitted by a teacher

Locke wasnt as bad as the rumors say. I dont think that locke perpares kids for the real world though, thats something that they need to work on
--Submitted by a former student

It is a terrible school. F
--Submitted by a former student