Triad High School

My son has autism and Triad's special education program has enabled him to grow academically and develop the social skills needed to live independently. Their program also helps parents by providing information for and about students that we may not have knowledge of.
--Submitted by a parent

The faculty is wonderful and my son has loved his experience at Triad. Academics, athletics and music are strong.
--Submitted by a parent

Triads faculty was friendly and well educated. I am proud to admitt that i am a former graduate of Triad high school.
--Submitted by a student

Academics were great, especially considering the small size compared to some surrounding schools. Anyone that has something negative to say about their academic programs did not challenge themselves to the numerous honors classes, clubs and organizations that Triad offered. Your education depends on you, and your effort. Staff was helpful and offered a great environment. Sports were a great way to get involved and those who refer to Triad as a 'sportsplex' should keep in mind that many of their athletes are also state scholars and on honor roll. For others, it offers possibly the only opportunity to go on to college.
--Submitted by a student

Extremely clickish staff/teachers. If you have grown up in this area you are automatically a step ahead of anyone else.
--Submitted by a parent

High quality academic program, teacher, campus with plenty of extracurricular activities. would like to see more parent involvement
--Submitted by Michael Durbin, a parent

I was a student at Triad, i was class of '05 and i have have nothing but good things to say about triad, they really car about there students, and everything i have learned at Triad I have taken with me through the years and it has helped me become the person i am today.
--Submitted by a student

I have had two children graduate from Triad High School. My experience has been that the teachers and administrators at Triad will go the extra mile to accommodate the educational and individual needs of the students. I have had nothing but positive feedback from both of my children concerning their school experience there. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of student abilities. It is a school that has an excellent college prep as well as excellent vocational programs.
--Submitted by a parent

Quality of academic programs. Very poor. Triad High School Administrator's take great pride in being an athletic accentuated institution. Great emphasis is placed upon it's athletic programs rather than academics. The curriculum is so watered down that even the most unmotivated students can pass the course requirements. The school board must institute a uniform policy for the student's at Triad. Think Belleville. Parents and the general public should be aware of Triad's allowance of obscene and objectionable choice of student's school attire, hair color, tatoo's and body piercings. The Rocky Horror Picture Show came to mind as I walked the hallway's at Triad High School. The Administrator's, dressed in frumpy clothing themselves, gave me the impression that they do not care about the student's, but rather, themselves. They seemed to be unmotivated, unprofessional. At Triad, it's not what you know, it's who you know. This commentary is in my opinion and observation.
--Submitted by a former student

I believe that TMS and THS are both excellent schools. Some of the teachers leave alot to be desired. Too many personal views on your child. They ask for parent involvement, only if it's what they want done. Also, there are constant threats to the parents that if tax levies are not passed that programs will be cut. The first cuts they make are on academics. No major sport cuts were made. However, overall I am much more pleased with THS than Collinsville. THS does have a more stringent grading system. I would rate the school overall average.
--Submitted by a parent