J.R. Arnold High School

Arnold High School is an amazing school.I really like the teachers.Even though we have to wear school uniforms,it still is a great school.
--Submitted by a student

This was our first semester at Arnold. We moved here from out of state. Our experience has been great. In many ways Arnold has more to offer than the private school where my son previously attended.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very pleased with Arnold; they have a wonderful ESE staff, and every administrative person I have dealt with has been respectful and kind...the students are all very protective of my child, they are not cruel...that says alot about the values being taught. Dr. Haley is one of the most down to earth people I've ever met. I cant wait til next year when both of my kids will be going to Arnold and I can get involved more!
--Submitted by a parent

I attended arnold high all four of my high school years. Every year the school seemed to be getting worse. One of the reasons was because they started firing the best teachers which was a bad idea on their part since the school needs as many teachers it can get because the classes are way too crowded. I was always very disappointed in the attendance office because when I would miss a day, my mom would call to excuse me and they would never pick up and when she would leave a message, it would still not get excused. They do have a very wide array of extra curricular classes that are helpful for future careers and very fun classes to be in. Also, the guidance counselors are the best you can get. Overall, when my last year came, I was very glad to get out.
--Submitted by a student

This school is a pretty good school. They offer duel enrollment and AP classes. By the time you graduate from here you could be finished with your A.A. from Gulf Coast Community College. The football team is not that great, but they have an awesome soccer program. Lots of clubs are offered. There are mulitple honor societies and many extracurricular activites to choose from! There is a lot of pressure to go to college after you graduate but with the a lot of GPA's being close to a 4.0 who wouldn't pressure ones students to go to college.
--Submitted by a former student

With new leadership and a new dress code, perhaps AHS can focus on being a better learning environment. Dr. Haley has done a better job of punishments when the parking lot is trashed (literally). Now, if we can only keep the kids at school and not walking around campus and driving off before lunchtime. Maybe the students can take pride in the school, it is still the newest high school in Bay County.
--Submitted by a parent

As a family of hurricane evacuees in autumn 2005, we were warmly welcomed and helped by the faculty and staff at Arnold High School. The administration quickly, smoothly, and with much warmth and kindness scheduled and integrated my daughter into classes and into the life of the school. Although she arrived several weeks after classes had begun, the teachers helped her make up the work missed and to become fully integrated into the life of the school. The students were very kind and welcoming. I am extremely impressed with the strong academics and student life at Arnold. Our daughter was very fortunate to have been blown to Arnold by the hurricane.
--Submitted by a parent

Fun school. Good classes. Nice teachers
--Submitted by a parent

Arnold High School does offer academic programs to meet almost all needs. There are choir, band, art club and classes, and most sports. There are numerous clubs that any student is eligable for. The level of parent involvement is not very high. Most parents have no idea what goes on at the campus until the student has done something wrong.
--Submitted by a student

Arnold is a GREAT school. Top GPA's in Bay county for all sports! Collegiate studies is great and what I like is that the courses are available to every student even if not enrolled in the Collegiate Studies program. This is a great opportunity for students who maybe aren't on that track but would like to take some college classes. It is also nice that students who are accepted into the program have the opportunity to take other courses than just the ones in the program. Very flexible. The school is only 5 years old, very nice grounds/buildings. Parent involvement is great- all are welcome and encouraged. Art, music, sports, and other activities are not only available, but encouraged as well. The well rounding of each student is taught from day one- Fish Camp! Students seem friendly and happy to be involved.
--Submitted by a staff