Minarets High School

Minarets High School is a great school. All the teachers and staff are supportive and willing to help, and most of the students are nicer than students at other schools. Plus with all the technology it is preparing students for the 21st century and the future.
--Submitted by a student

I can not say enough good things about Minarets. My oldest daughter started there as a Sophmore after a Freshman year at another area high school that was filled with disappointment in the staff, academics and class offerings. Minarets was the complete opposite with a staff of teachers who not only know their subject matter, but care about each individual student. You won't find any burnt out, tired of teaching, just waiting to retire teachers at this school! Everyone of them is motivated to help the kids learn and is always available to assist the kids even out side of class time. It's not uncommon for my daughter to send an e-mail to her math teacher at 9:00pm when doing homework and get a response within a few minutes! The school offers more then schools that have been established far longer and while other schools are cutting back on what the students get from their education due to budget cuts, Minarets is adding more! Each student receives a laptop to use for the school year (yes, they take it home with them), there are a wide array of electives from Media (Film) to Ag Mechanics and the education is top notch. We couldn't be happier that our children attend MHS!
--Submitted by a parent

Minarets is a different school from the others, first off theres the Macbooks that the school loans out for the year, the principle use of books have been almost eliminated "except for reading books", the teachers are open, friendly and they even provide their cell phone numbers, and every student is given a email that they can use to communicate with other and staff. I believe that the 21st century is a new era of education for The United States.
--Submitted by a student

Minarets High School is a phenomenal school. I have succeeded in so many ways that I didn't think was possible. I have better grades than I have ever had at a normal school. I love how the teachers and students respect you at Minarets High School. I also enjoy the feel of the school, it feels like a home and honestly if I could I would live their. I am glad I chose to go to Minarets because I am pursing my dream, I love photography and right now I am a photography assistant and later on in life I want to open my own photography business.... And before I went to Minarets I didn't know what I wanted to do. If you are even thinking or considering about letting your kids go to Minarets... You already know that the answer in your mind should be YESSSSSSS .........
--Submitted by a student

If I had to sum up Minarets High School into one word, it would have to be... creative. I love going here, because I feel safe and I get along with everybody. I am excited to be returning this year as a sophomore with bigger and better ideas. I love the teachers, who are more like friends, and I have shared some great memories here.
--Submitted by a student

Wow what a fantastic school! I am so happy I am here! The teachers are amazing! They are more like friends, they want to help you be amazing and not fail! They care about you more than any other teacher(s) I have had! Our principle is amazing! He is so dedicated to our school and the people in it! He will sit down with you listen to what you have to say even if he has other things to do! He wants to make sure you are in a place where you feel comfortable and if you aren't he will do everything in his power to make you feel comfortable! The curriculum we are learning isn't the same things my parents learned in high school! We are learning more current techniques like how to navigate on a computer and complete a project like we will be doing in collage! I am so glad I am at this school! If I where at any other school I most likely would not be having as much fun while learning! I am so proud to go to this school! Its one of a kind!
--Submitted by a student

I enjoy bragging to my friends and family about Minarets. Most people look at me as though I am telling them a fictional story. It's hard to believe how great this school is. Principal Niehoff is a top notch princial who is in touch with the students. He knows each student's name and their parents. It is easy to get in touch with teachers and express concerns. Teachers are always available for a one on one meeting. The school has a unique way of recoginzing students with their talents. We have an annual awards ceremony, called MMA's (Music Media and Arts) It's Minaret's form of "The Acadomy Awards". Students dress semi formal and when each winner is announced they walk on stage and receive a plaque and are given the opportunity to give a Thank You Speech. Nearly every student is recognized for something special they have done or created. Looking forward to another successful school year. Go Mustangs!!
--Submitted by a parent

Minarets changed my life. I went to a different school for two years and switched my Junior year and I honestly have to say that it was the best decision of my life. MHS has teachers who care and will push you to be your best. I had a teacher look up my grades and saw I was slipping in a class that wasn't even his and told me that he would help me do whatever I needed to raise it. The students are amazing and welcoming, they don't exclude people like so many other schools have problems with. I have real friends that I know I can trust now and teachers who will work with me when i'm struggling. There are not enough words to describe how much I love going to Minarets. How often does a parent hear "I love going to school"? Probably never i'm sure. But my mom has heard it countless times this year. If someone is struggling and wants a place to fit in and be able to express themselves MHS is the place. We do get computers but we really use them and take advantage of the opportunities having one gives us. We don't do the same old essay after essay, if we have an idea to get credit in a class even if it's from doing a video to singing a song we are allowed and encouraged to do it.
--Submitted by a student

Before attending Minarets our children hated school and had low GPA's. Now all three have GPA's above 3.5. They can't wait for summer's end and school to begin.
--Submitted by a parent

Minarets has been a fabulous experience for my daughter. She repeated her junior year, enabling her to attend Minarets as there was no Senior class. Her grades improved. What has really impressed me is my daughters overall attitude. She has more self confidience then she has ever possessed. She has an "I can do it" attitude, not only on her school work, but, in her personal life as well. She is looking towards her future with great anticipation. If I could sum it up with one situation- the day the gym got flooded my daughter came home in tears, someone had damaged HER school. She cares that much. A passion beyond her own realm. It shows that Minarets is not just a school, but a home for its students. The Teachers and Administration are the most awesome, well connected set of personnel I have heard of ior seen in my 18 years of parenting. WAY TO GO MUSTANGS!!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent