Shawnee High School

I agree that this school falls far short when it comes to the average learner. Sports-minded and AP honor students are celebrated - dare I say, catered to, and the average kids are pretty much on their own. Most teachers try to remain distant,uninvolved. It's a shame. My child and I had difficulty with one teacher and my requests for assistance from administration fell on deaf ears. She as much as told me she was wasn't interested in teaching kids who needed even occasional additional help. My younger children will go to private school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school fails to meet the needs of all learners. It caters to two types of learners - the very intelligent and the student with learners disabilities. It you student does not fall into either of those two categories you're out of luck. The teachers are not interested in teaching students - they teach a subject and not very well. The only thing I can say good about this school is the principal is great. very professional and involved. If your child is an athlete, this is your school also, but if you have an average learner that needs a teacher to be more involved - run in the other direction, these teachers don't care about the students.
--Submitted by a parent

All 4 of my children attended Shawnee High School. The Principal, teachers and coaches were all wonderful. Never had one single problem. Great School! Mrs. Margaret Kelly , form. Medford Lakes, NJ
--Submitted by a parent

Students do not get the help they need even when they try to meet with their teacher. Seems teachers have better things to do than teach!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of Shawnee. If not for the care, support, professionalism and individual help I received through the special education department I know I would not be where I am today. The sports programs are not only excellent but a lot about life can be learned through the positive coaching staff. There was always something for everyone to be involved whether it was theater, art, athletics or just a friendly teacher to talk to.
--Submitted by Darrin, a former student

This school is one that many will go one to college after graduating. It looks excellent on colleges, many like to see Shawnee alumni. One downfall would be the lack of diversity, not many students have experienced the world outside of Medford. With diversity in this school it would be excellent.
--Submitted by a student

I graduated from shawnee High School and I believe that no other school in the country could have prepared me for college the way that shawnee did. When it comes to math and writing I am at the top of my college class even though I was only able to account for Cs and Bs in Shawnee. So they obviously did something right or Western Pa is just not a smart area.
--Submitted by a former student