Shadow Ridge High School

My children are pretty good students abd quite involved in all kinds of activities. My only complaint about the school is from the principal down to many of the teachers, a negativity prevails. The administration fears the top guy. The teachers fear for their jobs. The students are not challenged nearly enough. If your child can memorize and spit it back, you will be fine. The school forgets that molding these students into indepenedent, free-thing, problem-solving adults is part of their job. Nope, memorize and take a scantron test is the mantra. The best teachers leave for better working conditions that's for sure.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to shadow for freshman and sophmore year, The coaches are dedicated and the dance program is one of the best. I enjoyed my saty besides basic drama. The deans don't follow rules they have favorites and let them get away with anything, the principal doesn't do much at all. The counselors are very dedicated to their job. Having 8 classes is a plus. And Coach Barnson is the best!
--Submitted by a student

I have two sons that attend Shadow Ridge and have had a successful career there. I think that no matter what school your child attends, it is what they make it. Shadow Ridge has strengths and weaknesses just like every other school, but it has given my children what they need to be able to be successful in college. The drawback at Shadow, is that the administration is not as vested in the kids as they are in themselves, but the strength is that there are great teachers, dedicated coaches, and plenty of opportunity for your child to be involved in extracurricular activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Don't expect to succeed or become heavily involved with after-school activities unless you are white and mormon.
--Submitted by a student

There are two kinds of teachers at Shadow Ridge High School. Those that are leaving and those that are trying to leave. The administration there is the worst in the school district.

High School is what it is. There will be apathetic teachers and there will be teachers who will leave a lasting imprint on your life. It's up to the individual to decide if they are going to enjoy Shadow Ridge to it's fullest or if they are just there to stare at the walls. If your kids are not being challenged in their class then maybe you should move them up to an Honors class. Don't just complain to the air around you...do something about it.
--Submitted by a parent

This school lacks in administrative leadership. It is sad to see students spoken to like they are trash. Students need to have their voice heard at times. The AP of athletics and the hispanic security lady are by far the worst. They encourage students to be disrepectful. Some one should clean house of them and some of the teachers that are there to only collect a paycheck. Ms. PerriCrane is one of them not to mention teachers in the science department. And FYI to coaches, don't you know this is what keeps students off the streets, being a positive role model would help instead of standing yelling with a big gulp in your hands or Coach Tusa that sleeps on the couch in the office while students are attempting to do work for journalism. Wow, get a clue Shadow Ridge staff, be blessed to have such a wonderful position.
--Submitted by a parent

I hate this school already and I'm only a freshman. The deans are TERRIBLE at doing their jobs and I honestly hope they get fired. Don't send your kids here, half the teachers can't even control their classes anyways and they should totally hire more experienced substitutes who actually know what they're doing. I'm going to another school next year. If I could give it zero stars I would.
--Submitted by a student

I am an alumni, and my high school experience was exactly what I made of it, just as it is for everyone else. Shadow Ridge is a good school if you want a social high school experience or to have an educative one. Most teachers I had were competent and clear and the deans were helpful when needed. The only downfall is that the teachers are less like teachers and more like friends, and often behave like teenagers.

I think Shadow Ridge is one of the worst schools in the Clark County School District. It is as bad as some of the inner city school. Comparing it to the schools close by it is like night and day. Arbor View is 3 miles away and is by far a better school if you are moving to the area you would be better of moving into Arbor Views zoning. The principle at Arbor is far more active and in touch with the students. The principle at Shadow it is obvious he is doing his time waiting to retire.. which be his performance should be soon. Barbarini does not care about the school or students he isn't even visible at the school.
--Submitted by a parent