East Lee County High School

AS a former teacher and now out of the school for several years, I think I can honestly say that not much has changed since I was there. The Principal and administrators do as much as they can for themselves and get rid of students that are problems. There are too many dropouts and not enough continuity in the teaching staff to help the students do better. This is definitely a problem school in many ways. I have heard that they are getting a ton of money from the Army to make the school into more of a military academy, that may help discipline but won't do anything for learning. The few friends I have left there work hard but the district and admin doesn't care. I wouldn't send my kid there at this point.

I have two children who attend East Lee County High School. Although the school has made great strides to improve its image and perception in the Lehigh community, it still has a way to go. The teachers and administrators stress the importance of respect but show little respect to the students or parents. They seem to want to rule the school more than they want to educate the students. East Lee County High School needs to remember that they are entrusted with educating our children and that they do not superceed the rights of the parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I honestly started to love this school until Davis came he doesn't cooperate with the student and he tries to do what's 'best' for us but he and the staff doesn't ask us what we want nor the teachers, with the decipline he's going overboard and majority of my friend and classmates say they're in jail not school. When Shaffer was here he did everything with us he asked us questions, he put our school straight with decipline it's like he was strict but yet FUN and memorable if you were to ask an student from East and ask what is one memory you can remember with East they would say sometihng about the decipline and how they don't like it, if you can lock your students down like animals ,you might as well say we are animals. Come here for a day and live the student life, you'll see.
--Submitted by a student

Both of my kids attended this school, one graduated last year, and the other is a sophmore this year. My daughter went there when it was in the old K-Mart, and that alone was unique. The school takes a lot of criticism when it actually is a great school, and I believe as it gets older, it will continue to improve.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is probably one of the most intimadating schools and because of that people dislike it. I, in fact, love this school. Never have I been to a school that has as much school spirit as this one. Anyone who wants to go to Lehigh instead of here is a fool because, sure they have a better grade and a better winning streak for football but give us a few years and we will be the one to beat!
--Submitted by a student

lehigh senior is way better than east! we have better education. we have higher level classes. our sports are also very good too! From what i'm hearing people from east would rather go to lehigh!
--Submitted by a student

I think East Lee has more school spirit than any other school I've ever been too. Also The teachers are great and I've learned aloy
--Submitted by a student

At first I thought East Lee was a really bad school because of its grades, but then after I got there my opinion completely changed! The students are so friendly, and open with everyone it really makes you feel at home. And dont even get me started about the teachers! they are super amazing!! Really this school ROX!
--Submitted by a student

I don't recommend this school for students who are looking forward to higher education. From my opinion, it lacks spirit and very low in resources. It does not recognize good students who work hard to give the school a better reputation.
--Submitted by a student

When I attended ELCHS, I was getting the education I needed aside from all the fights and referls that were given to all the students! Our classes started getting smaller when Mr. Davis gave us the strict new dresscode policy and if you get so many tardies you get sent to ALC and you don't get to come back!!! Half of the school has been sent to ALC because of this new principal. Even though i'm a former student i can still express what i thought of the school while i was attending it! I was sitting in my 2nd period class, we had a substitute for the day because our teacher was doing errands; This sub did not even care about the students and their concentration!!!
--Submitted by a student