Baldwin High School

I graduated from Baldwin High School. I took all of the AP classes that were offered at the time and participated in the joint enrollment program with GC&SU, so I was able to graduate with some college credits already under my belt. The majority of the teachers I had at BHS cared about creating a challenging and engaging classroom experience.

I had thought that BHS would be an adequate school until my daughter attended there this year. Out of contact with about 20 staff members, I can say only 2 or 3 seemed devoted and professional. I often found no front desk personnel available when I arrived for conferences, and I would be confronted curtly after waiting 20 minutes and trying to walk to a different office such as the counselors' center and told to go back to the front. Mainly, I have been disgusted with many teacher's comments such as, "What you want me to do about it?" when I explained that my daughter was struggling and that I wanted to help or devise a plan of action. One example involves a period called "fifth block" when teachers are supposed to be available to give individualized help. I rarely found the teachers at school when we scheduled these, and oncemy wife and daughter saw the fifth block teacher leaving when they arrived for fifth block. The teacher scawled, slammed her car door, stalked into the building and yelled, "I don't know why she even comes! It's not helping her!" My daughter has a 504 plan. Only one teacher met with us all year for a scheduled conference.
--Submitted by a parent

As a student at BHS in the nineties, I loved it. I felt like I left prepared for college and I really enjoyed my four years there. Now I have a child there. The administration waits at least a month before informing you that your child has received an ISS day. You never know about any discipline problems or potential problems with grades until much later. If it wasn't for me being a very involved parent, and going after the information I want, I'd never know what's going on up there.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended this school for 2 and 1/2 years before finally changing schools. Although some people have good experiences with BHS, mine was not. Some of my teachers were not exactly 'bright' and often voiced their own oppinions rather than teach the material laid out for them. The school has also not met AYP numerous times, and has quite a high drop out rate. My biggest set back was definetly the class structure. There are AP, regular, and 'advanced' classes. I took a few APs and was supposed to be in the advanced, but do not let the name fool you. The students behaved so poorly and the teachers often could not control the classes. Discipline at Baldwin is not taken seriously, as often fights erupt, even during class. As mentioned below, don't expect to pick many of your classes. The options wont be 'available'.
--Submitted by a student

Personally I would choose another school for my child simply because I know a student cannot be the average (c) student at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student at Baldwin High School now going into my third year, and I have a business seal but I have yet to take a business class. I was scheduled for business law this year and instead they put me in horticulure.I tried to change it the temporary counselor wouldn't let me and when we got a new one after Mr. Flakes Died it was too late.I need as many business classes as I can get to prepare for college.Idont want to go to a 4 year college unprepared now I might have to go to a 2 year college first just to catch up.
--Submitted by a student

I went to this school back in 02, and it was horrible! I will never send my children to this school, or any school in Baldwin County for that fact!
--Submitted by Naomi McClendon, a former student

My child has attended the NJROTC program at BHS for a couple of years now and I'm extremely pleased with his progress not only in the program but with his academics as well. He has demonstrated some leadership and responsibility skills for the first time in his life and we are very happy with that! He has shared with us for the first time a willingness to attend college and become an Officer in the armed forces which make us extremely proud of him. I would highly strongly recommend this high school and NJROTC program to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

Having a 9th grader at BHS this year has been a very pleasant experience for us as parents as well as for our child. The 9th grade academy is wonderful and much thanks to the administrator of that program and the wonderful and caring teachers. Having involvement at the school has help me realize that there are some teachers who look beyond having a job but a passion for what they do and shaping our children to be the most successful students they can be. Our challenge is to enhance communication and parental involvement. As parents we can't take a 'hands-off' approach because our children are in high school. We need to become proactive in addressing issues at the school rather than reactive. I do feel we have a school that can prepare and equip our children to be successful in whatever they choose to do in life.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my daughters received a excellent education at BHS. They both were active in athletics and the joint enrollment program with GC&SU. Each is now a college graduate. They both have post graduate degrees, one a fourth year of law school. Baldwin High School provided a great beginning to their education. You get out of it what you put into it!
--Submitted by a parent