Arts Academy in the Woods

This is not a school that prepares you for careers or college. There are no advanced programs, they don't talk about or prepare you with the things you need to go on to university or a career in the fine arts. I was very disappointed and didn't understand the extent of the damage of not attending a quality high school until it was too late! The principal is very inexperienced and doesn't have a developed sense of the diverse needs of children this age.They do not honor or respect parent views (even when the parent is an educator).I would NOT Recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

AAW is the top ranked school in Macomb County, according to this Free Press story. Great news! There's so much more to a school than test scores, but it's nice when the state's evaluations confirm what the community knows - this school rocks!
--Submitted by a parent

No advanced classes and very little structure. Parents recieve very little help when trying to help their students find colleges and financial aid. Security is poor and building is rather run down and a eyesore in the community.
--Submitted by a parent

I wish I knew how to correct the incorrect information on this site! AAW is not a D- school, it's a B school, the highest rating of any public school nearby. The school has made adequate yearly progress and the academics are strong. Our enrollment is up this year and the school spirit is strong!
--Submitted by a parent

I just finished my freshman year in college as a former AAW student I did meet alot of wonderful people in school, however I was not at all prepared for College and have to take many classes over just because I did not get the basics taught to me at AAW
--Submitted by a student

What can I say, my child has done very, very well her first year at AAW. The parent involvement is awesome at this school. My daughter has really gotten her drive both artisically and academically from this school. Teachers and Admin are very accessible to parents when/if there are concerns.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a junior at AAW and her experience at this school has been outstanding. The instructors work closely with their students, reaching to support their individual needs and interests. There is enough freedom for creativity to bloom and enough sturcture to brings those ideas to fruition! Louisa Spina-Liburdi
--Submitted by a parent

I can't say enough great things about AAW. My daughter just completed her first year here, (sophmore), and fell right into the niche she's been looking for for so long. The diversity, the staff, and most of all so many art departments guarantee to bring out creativity and passion in every student! All students (and the staff) not only experience learning but learn experience as well!
--Submitted by a parent

Lack of honor classes, and lack of instrumental music and drama are the major areas of concern as a parent. The safety of this school is another area that needs improvement. A clear concise policy needs to be adhered and established. Nice kids at the school however they deserve more challenging academics.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of a Junior who's child will attend another school next year for many concerns about AAW. The safety issue and lack of plans in place to deal with issues that have occured this year and the lack of staff and arts with instrumental and theatre gone as well as a solid guitar program in place the school lacks direction and the adminstration to support it. Academics are not stressed and a guidance support staff is not helpful nor do they return calls.
--Submitted by a parent