Byron Area High School

I took ALL OF MY KIDS OUT OF THIS SCHOOL...we will NEVER come back to Byron as long as it has the infidels in charge. The principal needs to take his cigars and go somewhere else..like maybe a prison where his personality would fit in better...NOT AN ESTABLISHMENT that influences young kids minds.

The schools administration does not care about the children only their paychecks. The teachers stink and do not follow our children's strict dress-code. we are losing families left & right.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 3 children attend Byron Schools from K-12 and I HATE the way the school pushes the children through even though it is clear the the child is years behind academically. When my daughter left that school she still used her fingers to multiply, she was lost when it came to all subjects. I tried to beg the teachers to stop pushing her through but their response was "she'll probably catch up soon." There is very little communication from the school as to upcoming events, progress issues, or social issues. As a parent I was not allowed to volunteer anywhere in the school once my child was in the middle school. There are not a lot of classes offered due to budget cuts, and each year it seems to get worse. Putting my children in this school district was a HUGE mistake, two of my 3 children have graduated as lost souls. I wish I knew then to look at school ratings and reviews like you are :(
--Submitted by a parent

Byron does have a girls soccer team now and there are many ways for both girls and guys to get involved in sports and other groups.

I was a student at the school from 10th grade-graduation. I'd agree with the comments made about the school's counselor. After graduating I've come to realize what a good counselor does, she didn't do anything for my future now that I think of it. As for the soccer team the school district in general is too small to have a soccer team. A girl soccer team was tried and failed because there just isn't enough interest/athletes to have such a program. Byron is a football school and supports FFA. Overall the school lacks what bigger schools have and is kind of limited. Overall the teachers were great, most coaches were great and the experience overall was good. I liked it but would probably be in a better situation now if I stayed at the previous/larger school district. My classes were overcrowded and that will get worse as student numbers increase.
--Submitted by a student

I am a parent in the district and I totally agree with the last post. I think that byron schools need a lot of change! I wouldn't recommend this district to anyone!
--Submitted by a parent

It's a small school so much of the staff has to double up on classes. The School councelor is very poor at helping students with scholarships (when asked we were basically told to reasearch ourselves). Limited Sports teams. Byron is a football school and they have decided to completely fase out the male soccer team. After having my children attend this school k-12 I would recomend seeking other educational opportunities in your area.
--Submitted by a parent

A small school which means good student/teacher interaction. Good leadership from the administration. Extracurricular activities which include a full spectrum of typical sports along with FFA, NHA and a few other clubs. Extracurricular is light for girls that are not interested in sports or FFA. Overall, a very good school.
--Submitted by David Smith, a parent