Harford Technical High School

This school has been wonderful for my child. Coming from a private school the adjustment was great. The teachers are very good and the students have respect. I am very grateful for this school
—Submitted by a parent

I am a graduate of Harford Tech, now in college for engineering. I enjoyed my time at Tech, mostly because it was not challenging and allowed for goofing-off. Upon arriving at a college, I realized that, despite what school officials and teachers had insisted, Tech had, in no way, prepared me for college. I graduated 6th in my class with a 4.4 GPA and was not ready for college. Tech offers none of the higher level classes found at other schools and the overall course offering is quite limited. The methods of teaching at Tech do not reflect college, either. Most teachers promote high calculator, note, and book dependence in classwork, homework and on tests. While this does, as they say, simulates the "real world", it does not simulate college, much less prepare students for college, resulting in skewed rankings and GPA's. A "smart" Tech student is not a "smart" student at other schools. This results in Tech graduates being able to get into a wide variety of colleges, only to realize they are not prepared for college. If I had to choose again, I would never had gone to Harford Tech, instead choosing to attend a real school and actually have a chance in college.

this school is such a challenge witch isnt bad... i learn alot of things but some of the teachers dont really care about us (the students) it seems as if they are there to just give an orientation and then leave .. they really dont care ...sports records arent all that great..not trying to put my school down but the only thing that we are good at are getting good grades
—Submitted by a student

Excellent Staff, Excellent Upper Management Staff, as well as caring they communicate well, and follow up quickly with any questions throughout the whole 4 years. I can't say enough good things about this school. My son just graduated in June 09, and I am going to be missing the school lol!!! Super super school.
—Submitted by a parent

I graduated in 1986 and took horticulture i am a floral designer in new york city as well as maui hawaii doing wonderful projects in the 50k to 100k area.I also make around 75k a year.Not too bad for a small town girl from a small school.The teachers were wonderful and the carrer skills offered as well as academics make going into the real world right after graduation that much easier. I could have stayed in town, but the things i learned at vo tech made it possible for me to go so much farther.For this i thank you very much.
—Submitted by AMY ANKRUM-RICH, a former student

I graduated in 1998, and I have to say that I enjoyed everything about it. they gave you a chance to explore different career oppurtunites and the extracurricular activites had grown alot as the years went on while I was there. I would recommend any student to attend there if they want to enjoy their high school experience.
—Submitted by a former student

Fantastic school. Many opportunities for students to earn credits to carry over to college. Students are challenged mentally. My son loves going to school here.
—Submitted by a parent