William S. Hart Senior High School

Like anything in life, academics, athletics and artistic excellence needs to be balanced for our students. At Hart High School - the general attitude, however, is one that caters to 'fun' and underachievement. If you are a self motivated student, you will excel in spite of this attitude but you will not be pressed to push yourself. There is a good deal of talk by the administration and teachers, of college prep. and tough classes, and some requirements in some classes are more challenging than others. However, and again, the student that excels does so mostly by their own initiative. Additionally, there is a good deal of hypocrisy between what is demanded of the students & how the teachers conduct themselves. Lost papers, projects, missed deadlines - changed deadlines, inconsistent grading and the like are the norm with a number of TEACHERS.
--Submitted by a parent

Depends on the teachers you get. I had a really bad geometry teacher last semester and almost everyone failed. My geom teacher this semester is amazing. It really depends on the teachers you get and how motivated you are to learn. Security is low and there are a lot of gang bangers and kids who are only there cause it's the law. Teachers mainly do nothing about student disruptions. I do not feel safe at this school and am transferring to a different high school next school year.
--Submitted by a student

Excellent AP program with very capable and motivated instructors
--Submitted by a parent

Hart High is like any other high school. There is great oppurtunities for the ones who are seeking them. FOr the ones who just dont care, too bad.
--Submitted by a student

This school has more AP classes than any other locally and more students passing AP exams. Remodeling is starting this year. Extracurriculars are superb.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a son with ADHD,I believe the special ed classes just want to push them thru and not deal with having them truly learn.The only time that you know if your child is not up to par is when it's too late.My youngest has been pushed around by the wanna be gang bangers.Teachers have a biased political view.I also wonder why there is a young democrats club and not one for republicans.The pledge of allegiance is recited maybe twice a week.
--Submitted by DALE G, a parent

This school is absolutely one of the most prestigious schools academically and athletically. I adore this school and staff. The staff is motivated to its students 100 percent. They respect the students and take it out of there own time to help students. I went here and enjoyed it so much and cant believe its over because teacher have become friends and are really great people that I adore and respect. Learned so much, which helped me in college at a UCLA. I graduated in 2006 and feel prepared to embark on any challenge thanks to the staff, students, and alumni of the prestigious and great Hart High School.
--Submitted by a former student

Hart High School is the worst possible school out there. The classes (even the honors) aren't challenging. All they care about is their football team.
--Submitted by a parent

Hart is full of heart! This school has been amazing to me and to my fellow students these past 4 memorable, touching, and unforgettable years. I love this school with my heart. I wasn t apart of sports but joined many clubs that made me amazed and part of hart! From the first day of school mr. Fuller told us these four years go fast and to join clubs and meet people. Every teacher I ever had always put extra time to help those who were struggling...And needed the extra help. Mr. Fuller door was open to all students. I did not only make so many good friends but faculty. They are now apart of me (librarians, teachers. Thank you hart for the memories! Class of 2006!
--Submitted by a student

Upper level classes (honors and AP) are very challenging and highly looked upon by colleges. My daughter is a gifted student is still very challenged in these classes.
--Submitted by a parent