Tucker High School

I have been a teacher at Tucker High school for 10 years and I don't think that there is a school that strives to continually improve in every aspect more than this school. Our principal sets the standards high and constantly sets new challenges. We have a brand new school that is the size of a mini-college campus. Our parent organization is very involved and the community is very supportve. We have a very caring faculty as well a an excellent academic and sports program.
--Submitted by a teacher

I definitely do not agree w/ the 2008 alumni, that students after their class seem to care less and less. When you have kids who are graduating after that class literally going to some of the best schools in the country... I believe that's a testament not only to the students dedication but even moreso to the teachers and faculty who pour into their students lives an education and valuable life skills. That in my opinion counters some private schools in the metro-area. Granted every school has students who don't want to be there/ learn, the IB program provides a great path for the select population of the school who desire to challenge themselves, and if not IB even AP which is also a challenging curriculum in and of itself. Even though it's not a "perfect" school, personally I don't think any school is, especially after coming to college and meeting a host of private school students who in many cases did not have the same rigor and support system at their school that I had at Tucker. -Very Recent Graduate
--Submitted by a student

Good teachers that care about student learning
--Submitted by a parent

this school is so GREAT! i go there, now and the eduaction is great, theres IB and AP classes and also the advanced are also given. the teachers are great and i love the diversity!!
--Submitted by a student

I am a tucker alumni I graduated just recently class of 2008 and i have had the best education i could ask for. I've always made sure and got the best teachers. From since 9th grade the teachers have kept me under their wings. I felt well prepred after leaving tucker I got accepted to All my schools and I am confident that iI will do well in school. Things are changing at tucker it seems like every class under 2008 seem to care less and less about an eduacation.
--Submitted by a student

My friend and I are seniors at Tucker, and we personally feel that our high school experiences could have been MUCH better. We've had trouble with the counselors; mostly their ineptitude to do anything properly or on time. Several members of the staff are simply unable to teach, for any given reason, yet despite endless complaints, are allowed to continue teaching at Tucker. The few decent teachers are overshadowed by the incompetency of their fellow staff members. Between the two of us, we could come up with 6 teachers who have been beneficial to us throughout our high school careers. For those children with learning disabilities, no extra help is provided to ensure that they get the most out of their education, even with the begging and pleading from parents and notes from concerned doctors. Those few teachers certified to help seem to ignore the problems all together. Hopefully, things will improve.
--Submitted by a student

I love Tucker H.S. I have two sons that attend and it has been wonderful for them. They are constantly moving forward. The principal shows great leadership. I am a true believe that the body is only as good as the head. We moved here from California and the staff as well as the students, made the transition very smooth.
--Submitted by Winnaferd McGuire, a parent

Tucker High School is an great school to go through high school all four years. I graduated in 2004.The teachers are very helpful in everyway they could be.The counselors keep you up on top every test there is to take and have an helping hand out for your questions.The extracurricular activities is excellent and so are the coaches who help you.I want to say rest in peace Coach Venable who was an wonderful track coach and a excellent weight trainer coach for me.The security at Tucker is wonderful. Go Tigers!
--Submitted by Shardae Washington, a student

I attend Tucker High School. I am a ninth grader. Tucker is the a wonderful and outstanding school. It reaches above heights to make sure that us students have what we need to make it into this world. The teachers show that they care about us. They don't make it seem like it is just their job they make it seem like it's a fun hobbie. They have a wonderful attitude toward us. The will not settle for less than what they know that we can give. The student body is even better. Fights don't constantly break out through the hallways. We know that we are there for a purpose and that is to get an education so out futures can be bigger and brighter.
--Submitted by Parece Price, a student

THS has a great learning enviornment for our children, I feel our kids are safe, we have many extracurricular activities for students and parents to be involved. Our principal is a good leader.
--Submitted by Donna Archer, a parent