Prospect High School

My son is at this school and in the special ed program. He has been in 2 sports and on the B honor role.This year it seems like there is a lot of things missing. He has missed out on a quality language arts program. The special ed department seems to want to keep the kids in their section and not move them out into the general population. We are looking forward to graduation..... I think if you stay in the box you are expected to be in then your student will suceed....if you don't then you will be crushed and not supported. This is the first year we have been not supported by the special ed department and the gen ed teachers do a better job without their asisstance. I think that most of the parents in our situation are worn out by the time their kids get into HS and the lack of compassion is really telling. Graduation here we come!
—Submitted by a parent

The school is great, and the teachers really great with students. The athletic department is dominant here.
—Submitted by a student

We had two children go through this school and I can say we were extremely pleased with the academic, music and sports programs. Both our children were involved in honors and AP classes while being athletes and musicians. Our daughter graduated with scholarships for academic, athletic and music. Our son graduated with academic and sport scholarship offers . The school is what you choose to make it. We as parents were very pleased how PHS prepared our kids for college. When challenges were presented it built character! The tougher the competition the harder the kids had to work! Our children did extremely well. We were very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent

at the beggining of the year i fell behind in algebra, but the teachers don't wait for you if you need help, you have to ask for the help yourself. i am also involed in music, marching band and jazz. and the instructors all work very hard for the group's success.
—Submitted by a student

Prospect gives all kids a chance to excel at something...academics, music, theater, sports...they have it all.
—Submitted by a parent

I sent my child to this school for her freshman year, and I'm not surprised to say it was unsatisfactory. My daughter is intelligent in all subjects, especially math, but what surprised me the most is how the math skills are lacking in that school. The teachers work directly off the book and refuse to incorporate ANY mental, emotional and psychological factors in the child's learning. The principal, though seems like a smart guy, has his mind set on staying a top school- which he attempts to accomplish by pushing the students to work faster and get chapters done quicker. Many BRAND new unexperienced teachers came this year and even more plan to return next year as a result of the district cutting down the budget. This school simply isn't what it claims it is and most parents are oblivious to this mainly because Prospect hardly incorporates them into the system.
—Submitted by a parent

First I want to say that I could not agree MORE with the person that wrote the review before me. Also Prospect has a HUGE bullying problem that the Admin refuses to accept exists regardless of the amount of proof the student & parent have brought to them. Also when a student maybe in danger of failing a class for the semester the counselors just tell them to not worry they can just make it up some time before they are a senior, what makes them think they can handle that if they couldn't pass it the 1st time, I just think they can encourage the kids more. I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the School to say the least. Maybe my expectations were to high, My rating is based only on my experience with the school, they do have a TON of sports for the kids that enjoy playing sports.
—Submitted by a parent

1) Dwindling numbers of excellent, experienced teachers being eclipsed by many inexperienced teachers who desperately need mentoring, classroom management skills, & maturity thanks to ongoing Dist 214 policy to hire teachers with <2 years' experience as a money-saving measure. 2) Principal, while articulate, also lacks maturity and real experience. His is intent on carrying out Dist 214 focus on metrics to raise school rankings in state and private ratings. The result is a pressure-cooker environment for students. Honors level course options are being removed in order to force more students into AP classes. Students' social-emotional needs are being steamrollered with a disastrous increase in mental health, depression, anxiety, hospitalization, alcohol & drug, and similar issues. 3) Meaningful parental involvement at Prospect is nearly zero. Parental involvement is at an unhealthy, frenzied level in athletics and music, where the end goal is (often successful) promotion of their own child's interests.
—Submitted by a parent

Awesome band and orchestra program. Trust me, I've been involved for awhile. Also, their are tons of sports and academic activities to try out.
—Submitted by a student

As a parent of a Freshman we could not be happier at Prospect. For a school with such a huge student body it has the feel of a much smaller school. Again, we love Prospect!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

As A Parent of five I would have to say the school and staff are on the ball. Students are ingaged and interests of kids are met. The kids in a high precential want to be part of school and get involved with it's programs. The kids leave ready for college
—Submitted by a parent

Great school. Educational and extracurricular activities are abundant and varied. Teachers are well-qualified. Band, Mixed Company performance, Science Olympiad and football have been either state or nationally ranked in recent years.
—Submitted by a parent

good band and choir program
—Submitted by a parent

Prospect High School is an excellent school. It will provide your child with a very good education. The teachers are great and well educated. Overall, the school is one of the best in the district.
—Submitted by a parent