Lake Worth High School

My son just began this school year and I have got nothing but support from the administration and teachers. When emailed, the principal responded to me quickly and even had one of his APs call me the next day to reassure me. My son encountered a bullying problem already and the situation was handeled the next day! I understand the cultural diversity as I taught in that area and I totally agree with the parents below. We must be involved with our kids to help them succeed. I am happy with the Criminal Justice program there and am thankful for the caring teachers that do work there despite the odds. Thanks for all you do!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is the best they have perfect unifroms no jeans just pants I enjoy having my child in this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I agree with the parent that wrote that you get what you put into it. I have two children that are going to be seniors this year. I would like to thank all the devoted teachers that have made a contribution the their excellent education. LW offers great magnet programs with devoted teachers. Stop blaming the school for your troubles and get involve, volunteer and have your kids get involve with clubs, sports, and make sure that they do their homework and study.. One of the main problems at LW is that they do not have enough parents involved in helping the school (Volunteer). Other schools in our area have parents that are always volunteering. Thanks Again Teachers you are great.
—Submitted by a parent

As with anything in life, you get what you put into it. I have two children at LWHS and they both are very involved with clubs, sports and their magnet program, as am I. They have always received high 4s or 5s in FCAT. I believe the lack of parental involvement in the school and the students' lives is the number one problem with the school. As far as the school's diversity, that's the way life is in South Florida, stop babying your children and they will be better off in the long run.
—Submitted by a parent

I took my son out of this school. Too much gang activity and teachers have no control over classroom activity. No one seems to really care or maybe they are just overworked. Very sad situation.
—Submitted by a parent

Has excellent choice programs that help the students when they grow up.
—Submitted by a parent

I attend Lake Worth High and I have to say it is a wonderful school. The Medical Magnet program is amazing though the class is very vigorous. I already have a schlorship for college because of it and a intership at Nova Southeastern University. We may have low test scores but that is because of its diversity. Many students there are new to the country and we have a high amount of handicapp students. I think the new principal was a great way to help the school and he is doing alot to help improve the school.
—Submitted by a student

This is a great school, the academics are great, and the staff is awesome! A+
—Submitted by a parent

Morale is rock bottom for my daughter's teachers. They are stretched beyond reason and discipline has become soft with freshman academy. Class schedules changed after the fourth week of school.Unacceptable! This is not the leadership promised with the new principal. Looking for another magnet program.
—Submitted by a parent

Lake worth has everything to offer from extracurricular activities to music. Academic program is district in its own right.
—Submitted by a student

Lake Woth Community High School has so much to offer the students. Many programs are available from culinary, rotc, medical, child care, bands, clubs, and specialty classes.
—Submitted by Marnie Conway, a student

I am sad to say that this school's morale and family spirit has diminished since the new administration came this year. We have lost the best guidance counselor and assistant principals to other schools and this has hurt us greatly.
—Submitted by a teacher

As an employee of this school, I really think that this new administration can make a difference. The teachers are very Able and the students are excellent citizens. GO TROJANS!!
—Submitted by a staff

I appreciate the caring teaching staff. All extracurricular activities are currently offered and reflect the student body.
—Submitted by a teacher

I feel the quality of LWHS is much to be desired.From what my son tells me he more than often gets bored and he's in gifted!I had a problem with him last year and went to talk with the guidance counselor- No help found there but an empty headed person.I can't wait till he graduates!Oh and the drop off in the morning is ridiculous.I live 10 miutes away but with traffic it seems like 20.
—Submitted by a parent

It's great academically. There's not much parent involvement though. There's many extracurricular activities you could get into. Overall, it's a pretty good school.
—Submitted by a student

This school is great because it is multi cultural and the teachers provide a fair amount of work and have an awesome way of teaching the students.
—Submitted by a student

Lake worth has the potental to be a great school. We placed our son there to be a part of the medical magnet program. This is his second year in this proram. We are disappointed in this magnet. The level of expertise and caring has not proven to be what's advertised. The administrative and guidance staff is terrific! They are helpful and friendly especially to those of us who are confused with the changing rules.
—Submitted by a parent

We have just started at LWHS in grade 9, but to date, all of our experiences have been positive. The response from the Guidance Department has been phenomenal, especially compared to my experiences at BAK MSOA the prior two years. My daughter, a straight A student in gifted during middle school, really likes all of her teachers. If the school year continues as it has started, high school should be an extremely positive educational experience for her. When I went to visit the campus on a school day before I even got out of my car a campus police was there to check on my presence. At this point I feel that my daughter is very safe at this school and will learn much from the ethnic and economical diversity at this school.
—Submitted by Sharon B., a parent

This school needs to quit focusing on FCAT and start teaching spelling, grammer, math...you know the fundamentals. My son was in the gifted program in middle school and yet flunked the reading FCAT in high school, what does that tell you! He had 4 english teachers last year. His cell phone was just stolen out of his book bag and the parking situation stinks. Too many teacher work/planning days. What are the summers for? The teachers make how much and yet theres days of at least once or twice a month for planning and no school. I'm a native Floridian and I see our school system as going down the tubes. So sad.
—Submitted by a parent