Huron High School

At Huron, I met a teacher who changed my life. I wasn't a needy kid or anything. My teacher simply taught the course incredibly well and we got to know each other through class debates. There are friends for everyone here, even kids that might not have had friends in middle school. Everyone can find their little niche of people to hang out with--and there's no shortage of clubs to meet new people. It's a little overcrowded and lots of swearing goes on in the hallway, not to mention there is violence waiting for those who seek it, but I *love* Huron.
--Submitted by a student

I attended this school when is was brand new - was in teh very first graduating class in 1970. My son now attends and I see that a lot of things need either replacing or repaired or provided.
--Submitted by a parent

Ann Arbor Huron is indeed a fantastic school with highly intelligent, passionate teachers. As a college student who underachieved in high school, I was amazed to find how easy college is. I'm not currently at a prestigious university, but a college that is renowned for producing well-prepared students, and I'm breezing through the curriculum here and looking to transfer. While not every teacher is competent, most are beyond competent and prepared to assist any student looking to push themselves. However, I would agree that the single complaint I must put out there: The administration at this school is far too used to being full of kids from wealthy, supportive families. Therefore, they are awful at supporting bright kids who are facing far more problems-of-origin than their peers. Teachers don't have time to deal with these issues, so it has to fall to the administration which is fairly incompetent.
--Submitted by a student

the best academics, art, and music along with an extraordinary counseling staff and admin that puts the kids first. This is the best school in the State, maybe the USA.
--Submitted by a parent

A great place to learn. Wonderful teachers in a wonderful environment.
--Submitted by a student

This school is pretty awesome. It helps you learn with pretty hard teachers while sometimes balancing it with fun. Some teachers don't teach too well but other good ones make up for that. Huron is a great place to go if you have high standards. But I agree with one of the other parents, if you do not do too well in school, it will be hard.
--Submitted by a student

It's an excellent school. Sends many kids to top universities. This year we had people going to Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Caltech, Columbia, U-Penn, Cornell, etc. The student body is diverse and some teachers are really great and genuinely care about students.
--Submitted by a student

This is a top notch school, great opportunities, high quality teachers, challenging courses. Our AP courses are University of Michigan standerds.
--Submitted by a student

Huron is an exceptional public high school. My third child is in his freshman year there. He is doing very well. My oldest graduated in 2005. She took most of the AP classes offered, and she received enough credits to graduate from U of M in three years. Huron has great athletic programs as well as academic. I have been very impressed with the dedication of the coaches, and the comraderie.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Huron! I graduated in 2007, went on to a prestigious university, and really feel like I got a great education. Extracurriculars are outstanding at Huron. Academics (especially math, to name on) can't be beat by any school in Ann Arbor. (the private schools do not offer nearly the range of AP classes, as well as classes for any level a student may be at). I'd love to go back to high school. My only gripe about Huron is poor college advising, but those resources are available elsewhere for those students willing to get them.
--Submitted by a student