Alexander Hamilton High School

I think given the size of this school the academic performance should be much better. The teachers make the difference and from what my child has experienced the teachers are not challenging the students and preparing them adequately. It is unfortunate it appears if some of the teachers really do not care whether or not the students sink or swim. The current pricipal seems to be trying. An overhaul of the teachers would be a good place to begin to make a difference.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently attending AHHS and I've been in the school district since the kindergarten. AHHS doesn't compare to many other high schools. Many programs have been cut and academics are failing. Teachers seem very little to care about the students. shore we have a great ratio of students to teachers, but what does that doesn't matter if you don't have teachers who really care about the students. I've been told many times by teachers that they could care less about lesson and they are just there for a paycheck. no student wants to hear something like that coming from a teacher, at least I don't. AHHS needs more programs activities, sports, and classes for the students. we offer much less than other schools do causing many parents to pull their children out of the school by 8th grade. AHHS needs to make big changes because the school is going down
--Submitted by a student

This school is horrible. I been here for 4 years, and there is no programs or extracurricular activites at this school. I do not recommand anyone to come to this school, because it is very disappointing.
--Submitted by a student

im starting 9th grade this year and the school is good but the students made you feel unsafe in the hallways and afterschool
--Submitted by a student

Really bad school, Horrible administration, small, old, not enough classes, horrible school lunch, I couldn't take this school and had to take my child out of it
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter feels that there is not enough extracurriculum. I feel that trips are to expensive. In the White Plains district they alway raised money so we don't have to pay alot of money for trips. I think that there is not enough communication between the counselor with the parents. The current principle is very good. My child had a problem in the school and he handled it very well. He was able to help us. My daughter plays the violin but they don't have a violin teacher there, so she is missing on that. Also the food in the cafeteria is awful. They served french fries every day. Not too much healthy stuff in the cafeteria. I pray to God that everything goes well but it just that we feel that something is missing.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Hamilton high school! I enjoy the school's friendly and warm atmosphere distributed by all of the school's faculty. Speaking of the faculty, I would like to stress the fact that our principal will be greatly missed! He has done a lot for Hamilton and always has the good for the school in his best interest. He is a fine disciplinarian and is respectful of all his faculty and students. One of his unique qualties is that he greets all his students by their first name everyday. It's hard to come by a principal now a days that knows every students name and is willing to say hello to them in passing.
--Submitted by a student

First, Thank god we are getting a new principal for the high school! It is long over due. We need a neutral leader who's first priority is the kids and then his friendship with the staff. Now all we need is a new asst principal and we will be half way there.The communication with some teachers are poor and needs improvement. You have a handful of teachers who really go above and beyond but they are outweighed by the others and their poor leadership (principal & asst principal). We need a better variety of activities for our children also.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children in this school district, one in high school and one in elementary, and really love it. There are all kinds of afterschool activities and programs to get involved in. The high school has some nice advanced classes and teachers who really enjoy what they do. I love the fact that my children are exposed to all different cultures. The elementary principal is great. You can tell he loves kids, but can be strict when he needs to be.
--Submitted by a parent

Hamilton is a wonderful school that celebrates each child's individual skills. The honors programs and small class sizes are a real plus. Quite a few new teachers who are energized and passionate about their subject matter. Excellent communication with parents.
--Submitted by a parent