Newington High School

When you consider diversity and its effects on the student population, it could be that a lack of teacher and administrative diversity that may have a deleterious effect on the student population.

if it weren't for all the horrible things that have happened at this high school in the past four years, i would say the school was doing well. Due to what has happened there has been a power struggle, creating an awful environment. Time to save the reputation is wearing thin.
--Submitted by a student

In my past 4 years I have to admit NHS has been nothing short of a nuclear disaster. The students do not trust the administration at all, I would say I feel genuinely safe 1/3 of the time. The teachers are nice, and that seems to be the one strong point of the school that has a lot of issues at the top that are felt by parents, students, and teachers alike.
--Submitted by a student

I have been very happy with the Newington School System. All my children attend college and doing very well. I actually had one child who attended private school in their senior year and he was accepted into less colleges than his public peers even though even was in the top ten of his private school. I do believe they should let the children show more creativity in their individuality and stop enforcing ridicualous rules. As to if your child is lazy and doesn't perform at school the parent needs to hard look at themselves and their abilities.
--Submitted by a parent

Have been very happy so far with our experience there. One guidance counselor in particular has gone above and behind to help my child.
--Submitted by a parent

Some very good teachers but the Administration and the Superintendent of Schools are quickly destroying this one fine school. They are too focused on worthless security measures, enforcing and enhancing ludicrous student ID policies, and pointless curriculum changes. They are far too focused on public opinion and personal advancement.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers care about the students.
--Submitted by a parent

The policies introduced at Newington High School never seem to have any purpose and has shown to be ineffectual. ID's, Homeroom attendance policies, and others not mentioned here have been a burden on students and faculty alike
--Submitted by a student

Teachers are very unhelpful and treat students with disrespect, and there is no safety at newington whatsoever. Never let your child go here.
--Submitted by brittany m, a student

Very helpful teachers, and always honest.
--Submitted by a teacher