Carl Junction High School

Alright, I completely disagree with the student who submitted a review above me. I moved to the Carl Junction District after attending schools in Kansas City my entire life. I attended Carl Junction High School for 3 years of my life, and the students weren't 'clique-y' at all, the school did focus on social issues, and every single instructor I had took a personal and academic interest in me as a student. I think this is an excellent school. Though not without some flaws, it is still the best in the area. It isn't completely sports-obsessed like Webb City or Joplin, offers a variety of classes that can challenge any students, and has an excellent, caring staff that will support students throughout their career.
--Submitted by a student

This school is very clicky. Students focus on petty things like who the rich kids are than which kids to give a chance to be friends with. I am a student there and I don't have much good to say. There are some teachers that seem like they care but the rest are just close with parents. I have been going here since elementary school and the kids still don't want to accept me as a person. Social standards are more important than the academics! I hope you keep this review in thought before wanting to enroll your student.
--Submitted by a student

This is the best school in southwest Missouri! The teachers are very encouraging, if you are a new student you meet new people and friends. The academics are better than other schools around southwest Missouri. The principles are always fair and treat problems properly. And if you have a problem the teachers are always happy to help!
--Submitted by a student

Our children do well here in this school but are behind 2 complete school years with other school districts we have been in. We are working with private teachers and tudors to try and get our kids up with what will be a new school next year. Save yourself and your children the stress of trying to get caught up if you ever leave. AYP results show this district is lacking in many ways.
--Submitted by a parent

Very definately a good ole boy system!
--Submitted by a parent

When we moved to the Joplin area we chose to live in Carl Junction because of the great reputation of the schools. We have not been disappointed. Our children were warmly accepted by the other children have since made lots of friends. The academic standards are very high and there are lots of opportunities to participate in athletics and the arts.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is ok. But teachers dont really care what the students have to say.....And the bus drivers are very rude!!!
--Submitted by a student

I hate this school's administration. They don't care about the student's opinion at all, and they make hasty decisions.
--Submitted by a student

I agree that it is a small town to the extreme. The younger grades are wonderful, but the high school is very political and the good ole boy network reigns. Boys sports are supreme, girls very underated and underappreciated. Very committed teachers, administration poor.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers too clicky. If you haven't been raised in this community, your kids don't stand a chance! This is SMALL town too the extreme!!
--Submitted by a parent