Red Hook Senior High School

A lot of parents have posted reviews having to do with sports, but I would like to know more about the school culture, whether/how the arts are valued/incorporated into the curriculum, if there is a lot of teaching to the test/pressure related to test scores, and how the kids treat each other/if there is bullying and if so how it is dealt with by the adminstrators and teachers. Thanks for any info you can provide!

I had to post a statement, after reading the statements that have been posted about Red Hook's Athletics program. As far as only making a team if your part of the 'political crowd', that's absolutely ridiculous! My son has had no problem making it on Red Hook's athletic teams, and I'm definately not part of any 'political crowd', or 'click' in Red Hook. None of his older siblings played on any teams for Red Hook either! He made the team based on his ability, and nothing else. Re: your child having to be an exceptional player to make a team in Red Hook: Uh, Hello...That's the way it's supposed to be! This isn't town Little League, or CYO Basketball, where everyone pays, and everyone plays. Any student that wants it bad enough, and practices on their own everyday to improve their game, can make a team in Red Hook!
--Submitted by a parent

Red Hook has a great school system and is very smart. The kids are extremely bright and the sports are exelling in excellence. The environment is very safe. The teachers are exceptional making the kids the best they can be. I can say this is the best school in the state.
--Submitted by a parent

wonderful school my daughter is a successful
--Submitted by a parent

If you want your kids in sports you better be part of a click within the commnity or you had better be an exceptional player. Redhook only wants to win. There is no fun in playing with sports in this school. It is a very competitive group. So if you are looking for your child to play sports you had better start them in 1st grade with soccer and work your way up. Unfortunately we have found out the hard way and when your child like to play sports and be kicked down for not being apart of the click it really hurts.
--Submitted by a parent

Red Hook High School is not a very good school. The District seems to spend money on unnecessary things instead of a auditorium which has been needed for a long time. As a student in this district, i would not send my kids here.
--Submitted by a student

This is a great school, small in size yet huge in offerings. It was ranked by Newsweek as one of the best high schools in the country. The number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes make it tops!
--Submitted by a parent

Lack of communication between staff, administration and parents make it very difficult for any student that may struggle the least little bit.
--Submitted by a parent

I had an oppurtunity to attend Red Hook High school and it has grown to be very political not only with the teachers, but with the students as well. They have an outstanding sports program, but doesn't recognize the real talent. Most students are on teams because of previous family members or parents who attended and who are good friends with the coaches. On a scale of 1 - 10 , I would rate Red Hook as a 4.
--Submitted by Vin Spano, a former student

One of the outstanding features of the Red Hook School District is the co-operation between the faculty and parents. The faculty takes an interest in your child. The athletics available to the students and after school activities are truly remarkable.
--Submitted by a parent