Lucy Ragsdale High School

I graduated from Ragsdale in 2007. I went on to UNC Chapel Hill. My siblings and I enjoyed our time at Ragsdale. They have the best AP teachers in the county, period. And colleges know that reputation, an A in AP English at Rgsdale means more than an A in AP English at other schools. Dr. Rogers is able to do a lot with the VERY challenging student body that is districted for that school, the gang problems have definitely gotten worse as a new group of students have come in. The athletics are some of the best around. If you area proactive student this is a great place to send your student.
--Submitted by a student

I am currently a senior at Ragsdale, and I find the school to be both good and bad in many different ways. I will begin by saying that the Standard Mode of Dress at this school negatively affects the learning environment. Teachers seem to ignore the reasoning for the policy, and just send kids to the office over very minor breaches of it (for example, if the logo on your shirt is just barely over the size of a quarter, some teachers will send you in). However, the school is still decent, especially when compared to other schools in the area (such as Andrews and Central). Honors and AP courses are probably the best places to learn, because in CP courses the teacher is often too busy trying to get the students to behave to get anything done. The school is rather large, so I don't expect the principal to know everybody. Some teachers could definitely be better, but there are also some really good ones. I just wish there were more math and science related courses available here. This year (2011-2012) the school is a bit of an unorganized mess because of the construction going on, which they really could have handled better, but in the future it should be fine.
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I graduated from RHS a year ago. I must say that it was truely a disappointing experience for me. The teachers and staff were only interested in sending kids to the office to change clothes and reinforce the dress code, therefore delaying the start of class consistently throughout the year. The principal was pretty much nonexistent throughout my years at the school. The only kids she knew were the ones that were constantly getting into trouble. Not to mention the enormous drug and alcohol problem circulating through the student body. Do yourselves and your kids a favor--dont send them to Ragsdale High School!
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I have had the pleasure of being a RHS tiger for the past four years. I must say I absolutely love the Principal, Asst. Principals, and the entire teachers and staff. The believe I received a great education with teachers who cared and who were willing to help before or after school and even lunch. Students who thought it was horrible were students who either didn't try hard or didn't get involved. Obviously they wouldn't have a good time. There is much to do at RHS and I had a great time because I got involved. The school is not in amazing condition, but decent. As part of Student Congress, I knew it wasn't excellent because of insufficient funds, upkeep wasn't at its greatest. But they are getting a new school. Overall, it's great...your child will get a great education. Just make sure they get involved for the full experience!
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Overall, I am not impressed. Few teachers seem to care to go that extra mile while quite a few seem to just show movies or handouts. The principal seems to take an interest once the child has failed a course a few times. Then she listens to the issues at hand. No school pride or welcoming in to the building. It feels as though you are walking through a prion. Not what you would call a welcoming, bright, inviting school. Lots of saggy pants even with SMOD. Disrespectful students and teachers are at a struggling point. Scores are low and honestly not worth my other two children s time.
--Submitted by a parent

Ragsdale High school is a wonderful school wwith nice teachers who really care!I enjoy the enviorment at RHS as a tiger!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has provided a wonderful learning environment for my three children. They have really excelled here. We moved here from out of state and were pleased to find such a wonderful school. The teachers at Ragsdale really care and we are grateful for them.
--Submitted by a parent

i am in this school and education her is great and so is the technology it is a great school and shold deserve a higher rating
--Submitted by a student

I would say it is a very poor school to send your children to. The teachers dont care about the students or their grades. Theyre more interested in maintaining SMOD, which is a total failure. Absolutely no parent involvement within the building, which is like a prison.The hallways are dark, and very hot and the alumni are melancholy and morose. The students constantly joke about the school's deteriorating condition, there is absolutely no school pride to speak of. It feels like theyre trying to brainwash you within the building.
--Submitted by a student

This is the best school in my opinion there is no school better out there. sure it has some issues but what school doesent. i have had 7 kids go to ragsdale and they all loved the expirence . i now have 2 still in school one in freshman and one a senior. the expirence is wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent