Bonanza High School

My daughter graduated from there and my son is a junior this year. I feel the school is a very safe place for students
—Submitted by a parent

I attended Bonanza for 4 years, and I found that the teachers were competent and likable. I enjoyed my time there, and feel I got as much out my experience there as I put in. That's what education is about.
—Submitted by a student

My student is a junior this year and loves this school. BHS provides students with a variety of sport activities and clubs. This year the grading scale has changed; 70% test and 30% homework. Although tests can be made up of essays and projects it is still a big change from the previous years. GPA s won t be quite so high. Another thing is more extra credit. A bit tougher in the standards this year than in past years. The teachers are fine for the most part. They are email responsive. However, some teachers seem to want to collect a paycheck (not that it's that much) and be on their way. My daughter s counselor seems less than helpful when it comes to helping with student direction for h.s. or college classes. Sometimes people just lose their enthusiasm for their jobs I guess. At least my student is enjoying the h.s. years
—Submitted by a parent

BHS is a really good school. We have amazing sports programs and Bonanza also has a lot of preparation for students looking to attend college. This is my second year attending, and i love it. The location of the school isn't the best though.
—Submitted by a student

I've had four students graduate from Bonanza, and found that the honors classes have been challenging and very effective in preparing my children for college. There is a distinct difference in the feel of the classrooms, the motivation of the students, and the degree of challenge when comparing the regular classes and the honors program. If students want to work hard and want a challenge, as well as be surrounded by other students with the same goals, that is available at Bonanza. I have two other children that will be attending Bonanza in the future, and with the new principle, I look forward to more positive experiences at the school. I am hoping for better coaching staffs in the basketball program!
—Submitted by a parent

I believe Bonanza is not challenging enough. The classes are dull and do not motivate you. There are some rude students as well and I feel frustrated that this is the only high school I am zoned for, I cant switch high schools due to transportation eligibilty.
—Submitted by a student

i attended this school and not only did i have a blast in class, but in the after school activites

im a sophmore at this school and all i can say is its a pritty decent school. the teachers are pritty cool and things get pritty boring but what can you expect in school.
—Submitted by a student

I am a former Bonanza teacher. I was a first year teacher when I arrived and found some of the staff to be extremely helpful. There are many teachers at Bonanza who care, many parents who are involved, and many students who want to succeed; unfortunately, the system in which Bonanza exists (CCSD) is so mismanaged that the resources and the leadership are missing. The discipline system (when I was there) was lacking -- 2 deans for 2000 students! I saw many students manipulating the discipline system and not enough decisive action by the deans, themselves. I fondly remember my fledgling teacher years at Bonanza, and am thankful for all that I learned (good and bad).
—Submitted by a teacher

Ive attended Bonanza since freshmen year. The teachers there are great. Of course, there's always going to be that teacher you can't stand, but overall there wounderful. The security at Bonanza is great. We have two real police officers, that ride around on bikes through out the school. These two police offers take the time to get to know the students that attend Bonanza. Ask who they are and I assure you, your student will know who they are. A few weeks ago our school came up with a new procedure, to lock the shcool doors. You can open the doors from the inside, but you cannot open them from the outside. They did this to keep the students safe, that way they can see who is coming into our school. If you want your student to get a safe education, this is the place.
—Submitted by a student

im currently a junior at Bonanza high school and overall i find it to be a pretty good school. I jus moved in the area this year and although the administration is extremely strict, the students are really nice.
—Submitted by a student

My problem child son attended Bonanza in 2006-2007. He basically dropped-out and I was never notified that was flunking all but one class and skipping school regularly. I have no idea how people asre saying it is a 'strict school.' Getting any real information on my failing child was like pulling teeth.
—Submitted by a parent

I am currently a freshman at bonanza high school and so far i think this school is one of the best high schools in clark county al of my teachers are strict, but at the same time very responsible and lso care about every single one of us the students. I also think that the students that say bonanza is a bad school, are the ones that always get in trouble, when i hear that they have gotten in trouble most of the times they just say that that teacher hates them.At this moment bonanza has many sports and other programs and i would say we are very good at most of them specially our tennis team.Go bengals!
—Submitted by a student

Hello, I am also a former student from Bonanza HS. I spent four years at Bonanza and enjoyed every one of them. I had exceptional teachers, beyond caring coaches, and an orchestra director that I adored. I graduated in 2005, so i'm not sure of all the recent changes, but I do know that while I attended Bonanza, nothing but the best was excepted. I urge anyone who is debating on sending their teenager to Bonanza to please do so, because If they take advantages of all the opportunities that are presented to them there, they will have a great chance of becoming successful.

The entire time I was there, only one teacher actually supported me, and that was Ms. Jeffery. The counselors give no positive reinforcement whatsoever. Security is a joke. I still visit now and then. Overall.. this school isn't really good for a decent education.
—Submitted by a former student

I am a little torn because I had one daughter who I took out of that school and I have another one that seems to be doing ok there. All she had to do was show some interest in wanting an education and her teachers came around. I think I will give it one more year before I make my final decision.
—Submitted by Kristine, a parent

I am a current student at Bonanza. Some of these reviews are absolutely off track. Bonanza's staff is great, they allow nothing but the best. They make sure you are completeing your work and staying on task. The security is also very strong.
—Submitted by a student

I am a former student at Bonanza. I graduated in 05 and I loved all 4 years there. Compared to what my friends at other schools were saying, I'm glad I was at Bonanza. There are so many great teachers there and they really take an interest in each student.
—Submitted by a former student

I am currently attending bonanza high school and I am a freshmen. the administration, I have to agree, it's anything but strict. it seems they don't know what to do but kick students out of school instead of dealing with it themselves. I mean a school is a school. it really all comes down to the student. you can put a kid in any type of school but you can't MAKE them learn. they have to be willing to themselves.
—Submitted by a student

There is no way that in this school there can be parent involment. The school does not work with the parents to try to solve attendance problems, istead they make parents worry all day about thier child .
—Submitted by Isabel Torres, a parent