The Academy for Sciences & Agriculture High School

I attended AFSA after going to public elementary and middle schools. I loved this school. Not only do the teachers bring in fresh learning ideas, but they are willing to listen to ideas that students have. They are also willing to hire past students after they graduate from college, which is wonderful! I went here for four years minus 4 months at a public high school JUST to see if I was missing anything...and I wasn't at all! No other school in the area gives kids the opportunity to go on trips or take fun Friday classes. It's an interesting set up but it makes for a fun and interesting experience where kids can learn in hands on classes. The Agriculture and Science perspectives sound weird but in reality, those topics are everywhere and affect everything thing on earth in different ways so it s not so out there of an emphasis for a school.
--Submitted by a student

It took a little prodding, but the team at AFSA has made some progress with my son.
--Submitted by a parent

This school was perfect for my high achieving daughter. It was small enough that she could be involved in everything she wanted. Class sizes were exceptional and the teachers deeply cared about and advocated for each student. She left AFSA with 20 college credits already earned and was accepted at her top choice of college with many scholarships to boot.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 kids at AFSA and it has been a great experience for them and for us as parents. The opportunities for leadership, small class sizes, very caring teachers and challenging academics make it a perfect school for us. There are plenty of opportunities for every student and the athletics programs are competitive yet allow for everyone to participate. I am very confident they are learning what they are supposed to as indicated by their standardized test scores and ACT scores.
--Submitted by a parent

I am so grateful for AFSA. I have had 2 children attend here; my son who graduated from AFSA 3 yrs ago, had a fabulous HS experience...he was hungry to learn and he was challenged academicaly, encouraged and had so many wonderful opportunities and experiences and grew so much in those years. My 9th grade daughter that attends now, has special needs, and again, her experience is exceptional! She is learning and growing and is so encouraged and supported, and has had success after success this year! I am grateful to our principal for her strong leadership, for the amazing and excellent teachers and staff she hires, how well AFSA is organized and how many opportunities and experiences the students have here! This is a school of ENCOURAGEMENT! The teachers are excited about what they teach, and they really, really care about each individual student! This has been a perfect school for both of my children and our family!!
--Submitted by a parent

I was previously a student at AFSA and If you're looking for a place to send your child I suggest looking elsewhere. There is about 5 people in the office running the whole school and deciding everything! If I were to run into a personal predicament or needed discipline, there would be no over ruling or higher superior other than the office employees deciding for you. Alot of the teachers here are unqualified and I feel as if they were hired because other local accomplished schools wouldn't hire them. Basically your student here would be trapped and transferring would be difficult because the Agriculture credits they REQUIRE often times, more than not, don't transfer. The social setting is not much better, it's harder to find people with your interests in such a small setting. A word of advice from an AFSA alumni: DO NOT send your kid here. Both of you will regret it. More kids come and transfer throughout a year than necessary, save yourself the hassle.
--Submitted by a student

Teachers and students have a great relationship. Small class sizes are terrific. Lots of hands on activities as well as classwork.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids are juniors at AFSA. They were home schooled through 8th grade and we were looking for a smaller, friendly school. We found it at AFSA! The teachers are excellent and dedicated. They really get to know the kids and are able to have a postive influence on their lives. We can't say enough good about this school, and the best thing is our kids are excelling and loving it.
--Submitted by a parent

i go to this school and it is great i love it very hands on and easy to learn
--Submitted by a student

AFSA changes students lives--I have never experienced a school quite like this! It is amazing what a group of dedicated teachers can do!
--Submitted by a teacher