River Hill High School

I am currently a senior at River Hill High School. Not everyone may love this school due to bad experiences with the teachers or the administrators, but in reality to compare this school to others it's one of the best. I have many friends who are graduating this year with me in 2010 who will be attending Ivy League schools. The kids at this school continue to work hard every day, even when 'senioritis' is suppose to be kicking in. There are always flaws in every school. But every teacher here is willing to take time out of their day to try and help, if not them than other students will. It's a very positive and competitive environment. You can't coast through and expect to gain a good education, you have to devote your time and effort. This is a facility that will help you get far in any career field.
--Submitted by a student

I was a student at River Hill many years ago and lets put it this way. 'I was happy to say bye' High School is suppose to be a great time for memories 'not me' It was some of the worse memories I have had. The one thing I will say is I loved Dance. I still Dance thanks to Blizz. Besides that the staff is horrible. They are lazy and do not care to take time out and make sure you understand, the assistant will just do your work for you. I will say it is a safe school as far as crime but it is not a school to learn at if you want a career!

I can't praise RHHS enough, the education I got there is absolutely priceless. After graduation, I attended a very competitive California university and was better prepared for the rigorous curriculum than most of my peers. I had no idea what a first-rate high school I had attended until I met kids from other high schools and found out how lacking their educations had been. My teachers really went above and beyond to make sure I got the most out of my classes.
--Submitted by a student

We are new to the state this year, and moved from a very elite private school. We have been very pleased with the curriculum, principal, and teachers at River Hill, and feel it lives up to its reputation as one of the top public schools in the country.
--Submitted by a parent

River Hill High School has high quality teachers. The Student Guidance/Service team headed by Mr. Philip Vangeli is very strong. They provide help and support for students both academically and psychologically. I rate this school 5 stars without hesitation! Sharon Lu
--Submitted by a parent

I used to go to RHHS and I can say RHHS has prepared me for experiences in my undergraduate classroom studies. Sure, some teachers may have not felt like teaching, but tell me a major university in which you have atleast one professor who doesn't focus more on the quality of his research rather than the quality of his teaching at the school. It is the greatest school because it provides an atmosphere that is caring but realistic about what happens in the real world. If extracurricular activities do not appeal to a broad variety of students, then those students have the ability to start their own club.
--Submitted by a student

This school is amazing I am glad that my daughter goes there.
--Submitted by a parent

Academic programs are good, but some teachers just dont feel like teaching so they read out of a book during class. This results in the students having to go home and spend 4 to 8 hours a night restudying the whole curriculum. The students are the ones that work hard to get good grades, not the teachers.(execpt for a select few) Since the students are pressured to do well, they do, and thats why River Hill has such high scores. The principal only cares about how the school looks to parents, county and state officials. In reality, he implements any means necessary to curb student 'fun' while learning. Parents are extremely involved. Extracurricular activites do not appeal to broad variety of interests
--Submitted by a student

Graduates of RHHS are competative at elite universities and strong preparation in all fields of study. Able and competative students thrive in the environment. Less able students may find the programs demanding and will need support. There is a wide range of arts, drama and sports with a history of success in state competitions. The faculty and staff are professional and focused on academic success as well. There many other exceptionally strong schools in the district as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Teacher and administation do not always get along and it is evident in the atmosphere at the school. The teachers seem to 'run' the school. The principal is not visible.
--Submitted by a parent