Henry Sibley Senior High School

Honestly, when I describe Henry Sibley to others, the words I use are 90% positive. Although there is noticeable racial and economic diversity, the thing I love most about Sibley is that it is as challenging as you make it. Teachers are incredibly helpful when you need some extra support, and the administration is generally accommodating. Ample extracurricular options on both an athletic and academic scale are an independent reason to consider attending Sibley. Although our football team is not as stellar as the rest of the teams in the conference, we make up for it in basketball, tennis, as well as a handful of other activities. The guidance department does receive some criticism, but a student can work around that. During the past couple years, the school has been completely remodeled which allows for great learning facilities. Overall, I love Sibley and wouldn't consider going anywhere else.
--Submitted by a student

Sibley is a very good school!! I've never had such a wonderful experience! I'm a cheerleader there and the school spirit is crazy!! The teachers are wonderful! There's a bit of racial tension, but thanks to a favorite teacher, Mr. Hanson, that is being stopped bit by bit. You gotta love it. It's an experience like no other!
--Submitted by a student

I graduated from Sibley in '07 and I would have to say it provided me with a decent high school education. Specific departments need tremendous amounts of help; more specifically the math department (which completely failed me). The biggest problem with Sibley is that 5 cities (West St. Paul, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Lilydale, and parts of Eagan) differ income wise greatly. The kids coming from Mendota Heights and Lilydale are held back (as I was) by the poorer students attending the school. This is why there is such a high gang rate within Sibley; which is why the Zero-Tolerance rule is a must here!
--Submitted by a student

Sibley has a nationally recognized science and math department.
--Submitted by a student

This school was a nightmare. Most of the teachers are old and don't care at all about their subjects. A few teachers were ok but the majority failed to teach me anything. Too many students slip through the cracks. Extracurriculars are well run,however.
--Submitted by a former student

This is my best school I ever gone to.
--Submitted by a student

it is a good school, they have a great cross country running program and science department. To make the school above average, they should get a better lunch program.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Sibley is a pretty good school. They have a no-lolligagging policy about crime and rule-breaking. There are wide possibilities for sports, although the music programs are underfunded. In addition, there are many other extracurricular activities such as Model GOvernment, Model UN, and Debate. Many parents are involved through the PTA and conferences. The quality of the teachers and the curriculum is suprisingly good for the amount of funding the school receives. Of all the other schools in the area, if I had a kid I would send my kid to Sibley.
--Submitted by a student

If I could chose a school for my kid I would not choose Sibley. Because of their zero torrance pollicy for an example if you get into a fight you are out, I think expulson should be a last resort for anyone! The student could have been jumped, or egged on, the principal Beth M. Borgen is so concered about three things 'Learning, Learning, and Learning.' If I could choose a school for my kid it would not be Sibley.
--Submitted by a parent