Arlington High School

I attend the school now and I believe the school is great and you truly have a great experience while there.
--Submitted by a student

The chances of finding a good person who doesn't smoke or drink on a regular basis as a friend are slim. That's my main reason for not liking this school. Some teachers are great, but others are not. The size fools you, it does seem smaller once you're inside. 'Nuff said
--Submitted by a student

Arlington is a big school and that can seem daunting to newly arrived students. However, this large size means more than just a long graduation ceremony. Students have a wide range of academic, club, and sport activitites. As a student at Arlington all of my classes my senior year were AP giving me a huge step up when entering college. Not only that but I was able to pursue the sport of fencing with the schools club.

To September 13, 2009: I have no desire to start a comment war. I'd just like to say that I didn't mean the monitors are out to get people. What I've noticed is that they rarely treat anyone with kindness unless they're all buddy-buddy. Last year, I needed to leave my lunch period to go to guidance for a personal issue. I was visibly upset, and the monitor stopped me. This is not where the problem lay. The issue was that the monitor was sitting with a student who told her not to trust me. I then had to awkwardly go through getting permission from another teacher, having my friends vouch for me, etc. That is unnecessary. I was going to Guidance - not outside to smoke weed. However, so many people still find a way out to do just that. [>.<]
--Submitted by a student

I currently attend AHS. I feel it is a very school. It has an amazing music program, with the best jazz band in the northeast and a marching band in the top 3 of the state. I have never had a bad math, science, or social studies teacher at Arlington. It is a large school, but that just means that more types of classes and clubs can be offered. Also it means that there is someone for everyone to be friends with, and many people who would be outsiders at other schools can still find large numbers of people who share their interests. The foreign language program could use some work though, and the building itself isn't that great.
--Submitted by a student

I feel the school is the best. There are countless after school activity's. Most teachers are wonderful, and because of the vast amount of students, I have been able to make countless friends. A major problem with the school though is that is if filled with ignorance. Classmates don't care about school in general. Like in any school, there are kids who don't give a damn, and the only place they will end up in the world is on the streets. With our vast amount of students, it does seem that there are a lot of them, but its the same percent compared to others. Despite what others (the comment below mine) say, the hall monitors are not out 'to get you.' I do not know any of them personally, but because i don't loiter in the halls, or skip class, there is no interaction between us.
--Submitted by a student

I graduated Arlington High School just this past June and I believe that it is an amazing high school. Yes it is big to those who see if from outside but once you are part of the Arlington community you couldn't feel anymore at home. The administaration, the couselors,faculty, and staff are great. There is so much to get involved in and so many classes to take advantage of. With a few exceptions, the teachers are great as well. I loved going there and still feel part of Arlington's community. Go Admirals!!!
--Submitted by a student

I attend Arlington and i think the school as a whole is a wonderful school and a great atmosphere. I personally look forward to going to school everyday, and we definitely have a lot of school spirit. The problem is the teachers. There's many teachers who think they can say whatever they want to us and that they are surperior to us kids. But besides that go arlington [: its a great school.
--Submitted by a student

-* -- This high school is getting way too big for its britches. There are teachers that are still employed that shouldn't be. To date the overall experience that I've had with this is not that great. I rate them a minus (-) starschool.
--Submitted by a parent

After having two children graduate from Arlington and having one presently attending the school, I speak with over 10 years experience. The school offers so many programs and classes so that everyone can find something that interests them. The administration is exceptional as well as the majority of the teachers.Looking back over my school years, I wish I had the opportunities afforded these children.
--Submitted by a parent