Bangor Area High School

I had a child that graduated in 2008 and another that will in 2015.I have been very pleased quality education they have received thus far.The teachers have been responsive to concerns.When my eldest child was injured and required transport to an area ER for eval the then Vice Principal, Dr Defilice, went with him in the ambulance so he wouldn't be alone. The choir director is fantastic, encouraging each child to their highest level of achievement. I am not originally from here so I can say honestly I have never felt an outsider because of that. My children love Bangor school district and so do I!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers think that they the right to bullying children and parents to get their way, ways to get grants from the state.
--Submitted by a parent

BASD High School is a wonderful community of professional teachers, enthusiastic students who make it a terrific community to learn & grow in. The Music Programs from choir to ALL of the bands encourages students to reach their highest potential. The same can be said of their many sports teams. We are NOT from Bangor, nor do we have much money. Our kids hate to miss a day of school!!
--Submitted by a parent

Something is wrong with parents & students who claim that it is horrible if you are not "from Bangor." That is baloney. We are from NJ and our kids feel welcome in the schools & the community as well. Do to the awesome staff of teachers, musical directors & coaches of all the sports teams our son & daughter are both thriving academically & in their other pursuits. Sounds like sour grapes to me!
--Submitted by a parent

Agree - if you are outsider take it from us - and the community is the same if you are not born in bangor = horrible
--Submitted by a parent

Many cliques -- new students won't feel welcome unless your parents and grandparents went here or your family donates a lot of money don't plan to send your child here.
--Submitted by a parent

Great student body. Tax base does not permit some of the extras, but a great place for our kids to grow up. Teachers community minded. Music program excellent. Small enough so all students can feel part of school.
--Submitted by a parent

Bangor School District isn't the ideal school but, it does hold quite a deal of memories. Some good, some bad. The high school isn't that wonderful though. Yes, it's new and exciting but, who really wants to go to school with a bunch of drug addicts, pregnant teenagers, and overall irresponsible behavior? The teachers are okay, some better than others but, if you really want to succeed you will. They don't put as much effort into trying to get the students who lack self-persivation. Honestly, Bangor School District could be better but then again, it's better than other schools in quite a few ways.
--Submitted by a student

By far, not terrific, but on the whole they're trying really hard. I'm a recent graduate and I felt thouroughly unprepared for college [which was half true], but a few key teachers really helped me grow both personally and academically. The school system itself is ineffiecient, partially due to the lack of involvement and enthusiasm on the students' behalf, but our music program is one of the best and I am very grateful to have been a part of it.
--Submitted by a student

As a graduate, employee and a parent, i can tell you Bangor Schools are struggling. There are many factors involved in their discord, one being the turn over rate for teachers. Another being they have had 10 principals in 10 years...very unstable environment for a healthy administration and teacher base. Another huge downfall is the school's new Everyday math curriculum. Do your research. We are leaving Bangor for all these reasons and more and we've been here for 20 years!
--Submitted by a parent