Ridgeland High School

As a current senior (2012) of Ridgeland High School i just wanted to say that my years here have been pretty good. Yes, some teachers seem to not care but that's at every school. Our graduation rate has risen in the past 4 years that Mr. Smith has been here. The Band and Chorus programs are really GREAT here. Mr. Chambers and Mr. Goss are 2 of THE BEST teachers at Ridgeland. They always push us to learn not only in their classroom but in our academics also. The discipline here is also very fair. In my French class I am currently taking, I LOVE it because I am actually learning. Mrs. Edwards is also in our top 10 teachers because she REALLY cares about not only us in her class but us in our other classes and pushes us to graduate. All around Ridgeland High School really is a good school.
--Submitted by a student

Let's just say that I'm praying this school makes changes to the way they run the place. It is best known for it's drop-outs, I, too being one. I cared enough to finish my education, and I'm glad I did (by the GED) RHS says you can't get a job with a GED which is a total lie.(Ask any GED recipient w/ a job.) All it bulls down to is all the other schools around RHS have good reputations (mostly) and have low drop-out rates. Ridgeland, on the other hand, does not. They're just sore about the fact that they look lesser than the others because of the things that go on there, so lying is their way of decreasing the drop-out rate instead of fixing the problem that's making the students quit. They're just lazy and inconsiderate of what the students have to endure on a daily basis.

This school is absolutely horrrible ! from all the bullying that goes on , ugh . I wanted to move after my first year ! and i did . I made a cross country move and noticed the difference in the teachers part , and the education . The education is so much better up north and i actually learn things instead of being told to learn them automatically . I am soo glad i moved . I would not recommend this school to anyone !!
--Submitted by a student

I am writing to say that this school is terrible, and here's a major example: I am 16 and was scared to death by the school. It was so poorly administrated, and the bullying, threatening, and the pot smoking teenagers in the ROTC hall bathrooms scared me, too. I applied for a private school, but unfortunately, could not afford it. I had no other choice but RHS. I am now a drop-out in a GED class, all because of fear from what could happen to me or to my friends at this 'school' or whatever they call it. This place is below unsatisfactory.

I am a student at RHS and I just wanted to say that the new wing isn't for the 'extra smart' kids. It's for regular classes. I think we have a bad reputation for a highschool, but creating things like the Honors Academy will help out with how RHS looks as a school in Walker County, hick central. It really is a great school, but like every other high school; we have our troubles. Nothing too fret about and we shouldn't have a bad reputation compared to Gordon Lee and Lafayette; yet, we do. It will change though. :]
--Submitted by a student

I am a student at RHS and I just wanted to say that the new wing isn't for the 'extra smart' kids. It's for regular classes. I think we have a bad reputation for a highschool, but creating things like the Honors Academy will help out with how RHS looks as a school in Walker County, hick central. It really is a great school, but like every other high school; we have our troubles. Nothing too fret about and we shouldn't have a bad reputation compared to Gordon Lee and Lafayette; yet, we do. It will change though. :]
--Submitted by a student

I have a 12th grader at RHS, he has done quite well with grades even though he did have some teachers that did not seem to care. He 'got through' the class and moved on to the next. I do know that parent involvement is lacking at the school.the time and are involved. My child started with the new 9th grade academy. I think this is well worth the effort put into the school. I am disappointed about what I hear about the new hall being put into effect, that this is only for 'extra smart' kids to be isolated from the ones that are not so bright. This could only lead to disappointment of other students that are smart but not smart enough to make the cut. My child's experience with the school has been great.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a 10th grader in this school, I have seen a lot of improvement since last year.This principal seems to have it together as far as discipline, very few of the teachers seem to care, some are teaching in fields that they are not prepared for and the students hurt because of it. I know this is fact because my son had one of them and we got a letter from the school stating that she still needed some qualifications, drugs, fighting seems to have slowed down some. The drug searches are great.
--Submitted by a parent

Each of my 2 kids spent 4 years at RHS. They loved their time there. They are both now in college and were well prepared to attend college. I wish the dropout rate was not so high. I think more can be done by administrators and guidance counselors to keep students in school and involved. This process must begin in middle school.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is a 10th grader this year and high school has been great for him. The band program has been wonderful for him. The new band director Mr. Chambers is the best band director that Ridgeland has had in the last 10 years. He really has does amazing things with the band this year. However I just sat here and read all the reviews on this site and was very disappointed in all of the blame that is being put upon the parents. The problems that we have encountered so far has been that most of the teachers don't care. If parents do not keep on top of their kids credits then I have noticed that the school will make alot more mistake's which in turn will result in that child dropping out of school. Which is why the high dropout rate. Overall this has been a good experience.
--Submitted by a parent