Lassiter High School

The orchestra is fantastic. If you fit into the cookie-cutter mold, the school is great. "No bullying here"? Don't make me laugh. Even the teachers that wanted to help my daughter couldn't. She wound up transferring out instead of dropping out entirely. Instead of kudos for trying to help find her way back, she was questioned and ridiculed by guidance and her teachers. She found the other school, they didn't suggest it. Yet, the way the system is set up, she still has to get a Lassiter diploma. :( Teachers are on either end of the spectrum - not a lot in the middle; the principal that was there when she was concentrated on football. That the rest of it fell into place was luck, I guess. The PTSA is fantastic, and is the strongest point that the school has. So much potential wasted. Sad.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former student about to graduate from UGA this year I must say Lassiter was a great experience academically. I would consider myself an above average student and the teachers definitely treated me in this manner, thankfully I was well liked so no teasing from others. My only problem was the rampid drug/drinking problem. Teachers and security seem to never acknowledge the fact that a good chunk of the students were involved in drugs (as most school in Marietta suburbs) I just wish they would use drug dogs more or actually question kids via counselors of team coaches. AP classes were challenging but my on level classes were much to easy to pass and with minimal effort I could get A's (I'm not THAT smart). Average school, great community, subpar student body.
--Submitted by a student

Currently I have 2 children in Lassiter, 2 children graduated from Walton. While most parents preference is Walton, I have been very happy with Lassiter. While I was happy with both, I have been more satisified with my children's experience at Lassiter than Walton
--Submitted by a parent

So many opportunies for students! The Orchestra is just fantastic! They play at the Met in NYC, Chicago, D.C. etc. Band has been at Macy's Day Parade, Rose Bowl and more! My son is quiet/average and is thriving with a close group of friends in Amiee Club. Learning French as well. Teachers/Guidance/Staff Really Care!
--Submitted by a parent

Lassiter has the reputation of being a great school and I am sure if you're and exceptionally gifted student, it is. Students with special educational needs are mostly ignored, if not a disturbance in class. A, so called, professional at the school actually advises students to drop out!! What kind of school would advocate dropping out? If your student is academically gifted then this is the school for him/her, not so much if your student has any learning disabilities.
--Submitted by a parent

Lassiter is one of the best schools in the southeast! The teachers and staff are friendly and willing to help students at all times. It has a wonderful learning environment!
--Submitted by a parent

honesly Lassiter is a horrible school to attend your child if he/she is not w h i t e .lassiter is filled with racism && though things have changed a bit the teachers are stuckup and bad.I went there for a couple years and I wasn't good enough for their enviornment as they said. Statistics arent always right -
--Submitted by a parent

Lassiter is one of the best schools in the state of Georgia!! They have the total package. Great academics, sports, band, and principal! If you can move into this district you will get the best education!
--Submitted by a parent

I am former student of Lassiter, it is a great school with very prestigous band, football and academic programs, the problem with that is if your child isn't very active socially then they will suffer in this school and eventually the staff will find a way to push them out. If your child is normal and active then this school will give them everything they need to become very successful. It seems that if your child doesnt have the right personality or 'fit the mold' they will get overlooked and suffer the concequences from it. Other than that most kids do exceptionally well here and it prepares them greatly for college
--Submitted by a student

Lassiter prepared me very well for college and there are a lot of academic and extra curricular opportunities here. It's important to get involved and find your place, but there are plenty of opportunities for that here.
--Submitted by a student