North Springs High School

Leadership is a problem here. I feel like teachers and parents should work together to make a successful student...and while they SAY that's what they are all about, they're not. I know from personal experience. I've tried to contact at least two different teachers and actually had one write a very insulting email about me intended for the principle, but she accidentally sent it to me instead. I know EXACTLY what they think of parents who are trying to be involved...and Lisa Stueve did nothing. I didn't even get an apology. Needless to say, I pulled my daughter out of there. Her grades have improved and she said she is much happier at her new school as she complained about how the teachers/staff and students interact with each other. No respect. No leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

Average academic school. Some great teachers, but most are just fair. The school lacks leadership where it's principal is concerned. Dr Lisa Stueve is between fair and in competent at best. Several good teachers have left the school because of her inability to lead. Will not be sending our next child to this school next year unless there is a change in leadership at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

North Springs is a magnet school for both math/science and performing arts. I am proud to have had all four of my children attend there for at least some part of their high school careers.
--Submitted by a parent

North Springs High Shool is Excellent!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had one child graduate from NSCHS and another still there. I can say from personal experience that this is a top notch school in every respect. North Springs teaches individuals how to get along in the real world. We had our choice to go to another North Fulton School without diversity, but this school is much more appealing. Academically, both children have gotten excellent educations. My oldest scored close to perfect on the SAT's because of the strong education received at this school. The teachers motivated as they educate. This school allows students the freedom of being true to themselves. Acceptance is a top attraction of this school. Because of the diversity of interests, everyone fits in somewhere. I couldn't be happier that my children chose to attend this magnet school. An added bonus is the new, amazing principal that came this past year. She listens to parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children that attend this school. I am very pleased with the school. I moved here a year ago and I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to find a quality school for my children. North Springs is great. I am happy that we chose this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 daughters at NSHS. This is a very good school! The magnet program is top notch!
--Submitted by a parent

northsprings high is a great school,but there jv football team coaches are really bad,and it seems that the head coach parks does not care about the jv team theres no support at all for these children,this is very sad,my son could not wait to play his 1st high school football,this has been a nightmare,and his spirit has been crushed
--Submitted by a parent

Sorry for making two posts, but one thing I forgot to mention was one reviewer said the regular classes are 'complete chaos' and 'no learning takes place'. That's complete bogus. Speaking from person experience in both honors and regular classes (as a matter of fact, I've had at least one of each for every subject), I can say that the regular classes are NOT chaos, they simply lack the same atmosphere and motivation as the honors classes. The kids just seem to be more apathetic towards school and whatever we're learning but the actual teaching is not all that different and all the teachers are still great people who care about the students. Again, if you're in honors classes, North Springs is as good as any public or private school in Atlanta. If you're in regular classes, it is still above average but would be very boring for very bright kids.
--Submitted by a student

My two daughters are honors level/AP students. One graduated last year, and the other is a Junior this year. North Springs has provided a richly diverse learning experience for both. Academics is definitely a strong component, but I would say the opportunities for leadership have been a stronger component for them. They have been able to lead in totally different areas of the school, found friends who share their interests and values, and teachers who inspire. The ethnically diverse atmosphere, in our opinion enhances, and does not detract from their school experience. If your student is willing to get involved (and now that North Springs is a charter school, each student is required to have 2 extracurriculars each year) there is something for everyone at this school.
--Submitted by a parent