Roanoke Rapids High School

I believe that the administration and staff at Roanoke Rapids High School are top notch and work hard. In most of the parent meetings, I see the same small percentage of parents. It seems that those who are active, do a lot. Unfortunately, it isn't a large percentage of parents who are involved and can volunteer.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school to go to. There is so many clubs, activities, and sports you can get involved in. The principals are always involved with the students and try to push them to do the best they can. I will admit SOME of the teachers are pretty crappy, but most of them get involved with the students and are excellent teachers. Almost every year the school is above average on EOC (End of Course) Testing! Roanoke Rapids High School is a great school!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a student

This is my daughter's first year in high school and is involved w/sports. She seems to be adjusting well. One thing that does concern me is I know nothing of my childs progress,school activities and so on.She is in alot of advanced classes,one she,s having alot of trouble so comes home and has to depend on the internet(one huge problem with our children today).I think as parents we should be more welcome,also be able to get a response from a teacher when asked to set up a meeting.
--Submitted by a parent

Roanoker Rapids is a good school, but I would love to see more diversity in the curriculum, more diversity in the band (you would probably get more students). As for as parents being more active people need to make sure that one come to help they are welcome and not a sore. For the prinicipal I never see him active around the school with the students. I wonder if he even know any of the students that go to school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter goes to this school and it is very disappointing. The principal is the worst, you try to set up meetings with him and he nevers shows up. The subs. The have teaching are the worst, I would have never bought a house in town if I would when my daughter got to RRHS it was this bad
--Submitted by a parent

This school system is exceptional. The administration goes above and beyond the call of duty. The academic level is above all of the surrounding school systems. The system offers every student many opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. My daughter has excelled academically, athletically and socially. She has scored very high on the SAT and is currently pursuing a career with the Marines upon graduation in June. She has participated in an exchange program with kids in California and Mexico and two occasions and we have had the children from there stay with us. She entered the system in the eighth grade and from where we came, this is paradise. Just remember, as with anything in life, it is what you make it! Roanoke Rapids offers a lot, you just have to be willing to work for it and to participate.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is absolutely horrible. The students are continually harassed and accused of doing things that they have not done by the administration. The music programs aren't half of what they used to be during the late 80's and early 90's. The sports teams are doing average. There is a lack of parent involvement in this school. Maybe more parent involvement would lead to a better school. One time, I was forced to attend an assembly,outdoors in 80+ degree weather on hot metal bleachers. I asked to go get some water. The Teacher refused to let me go get water and to stand in the shade. I believe that this is very wrong and the only way to change it is new adminstration. Thank you
--Submitted by a student