Gull Lake High School

I graduated from Gull Lake High School and had an excellent experience there. I will never forget the impact that several of the teachers had on my life and education. Though the lack of racial diversity is indeed apparent, socio-economic diversity thrives in this relatively large district. I frequently found that sports, marching band, or other extra-curricular activities bridged the divide and brought students together from different backgrounds. The A.P. classes that were offered while I was there allowed me to walk into Michigan State University with almost a full semester already finished, not to mention that the teachers of these classes had a huge impact on me. I had all these experiences in the old HS building, which has since been replaced by a brand new one. I still keep in contact with my teachers and though I no longer live in the area, I met many of my all-time best friends at Gull Lake.

I pulled my kids out of Gull Lake because there is too many political games played with parents and teachers. My kids learned how to pass test, but did not learn much more. Gull Lake is all about image and test scores, not some much about teaching kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I do not care for the Gull Lake district. One of my children has graduated and one is still in high school. Neither of them cared for it due mostly because of the arrogant cliques. Also, the teachers care more about the unions and their benefits rather than really helping the students learn. The head of the high school science department showed WAY too many hours of movies in class three years ago!
--Submitted by a parent

I was raised in the Gull Lake school district. I felt that if a student wanted to be involved, that there were plenty of options available. I was able to both play sports and be a member of the marching band. Advanced classes are available for those who excel, and remedial classes are also available if needed. My only complaint would be the lack of diversity. Well over 90% of the student body is white. Even though this is the case, I feel that minority students were well respected. The class structure prepared me to succeed at the University of Michigan. I had a wonderful experience and was provided a heat education.
--Submitted by a student

Bad school.like somebody said there's a huge divide between rich and poor,black and white,urban and rural.there are some decent teachers but alot are just crazy.
--Submitted by a student

it is an easy school and the home work is not hard but i used to go to a cathlic shool there the work was hard.
--Submitted by a student

I've found GLHS to be a pretty tightly knit community in terms of...just about everything. The teachers are just as involved as one would expect out of someone who comes in every morning to do their job, with few exceptions. The Vice Principal takes care of all disciplinary action, except when it's necessary to bring it to a higher level. There's plenty to do at all times, and I love this place. It's pretty much my second home.
--Submitted by a student

My children have attended Gull Lake Schools for the last 3-4 years, and they love it. My daughter attends 9th grade and my son is in 8th. They both are enrolled in the advanced classes. I find the homework very stimulating for their ages and the sports that Gull Lake offers is outstanding. It is a little tougher to get accepted onto a High School team as the coach seems to favor those kids who he has already worked with, but overall I as a parent am very happy with the school and will be very proud of my children graduating from Gull Lake.
--Submitted by a parent

What a terrible school. I graduated from here a few years ago and have mostly negative memories. There is absolutely no diversity or culture here. If you want your child to be raised in a radically religious Aryan bubble, go for it. This school did absolutely nothing to prepare me for the real world. I want my four years back.
--Submitted by a student

I currently attend Gull Lake, and I love it. Everyone is very nice, and I will be a senior this year. I have had nothing but good experiences at Gull Lake.
--Submitted by a student