Battery Creek High School

If your reading these reviews, check the date. Our school has really improved over the last few years. At first, I didn't really like it, although during my freshmen year I had GREAT teachers. I had a few rough teachers, but overall they care, and really great with staying after school to help you. It's up to you to enjoy school, once you get involved the school is a lot more fun. By doing student government, you can even make changes. Last year, I wrote a proposal, to clean up the bathrooms, make them more sanitary, and more private. The changes were made immediately. Through sports, student government, plenty of other clubs, and a great MCJROTC program, I learned how to be a leader. And the education you receive depends on the classes you sign up for, and the effort you put in. Battery Creek is also really safe, they have a good security system, and (even though I don't like it) we have uniforms, and the administrators are pretty good about enforcing the rules. . I'm a senior, and I feel like Battery Creek has done a good job preparing me for college, through experiences with AP, IB, and community college classes. I'd recommend BC for anyone.
--Submitted by a student

my daughter goes to battery creek, i did not like the school it same to me that that some of the teachers dont care. You have kids out of control always fighting. I do like Mr. burnes, he is trying his best at that school. I want her to to go to beaufort high, that school is no better. She will be a junior, this year so I hope they make some changes. Some students want to learn others dont.
--Submitted by a parent

i am currently enrolled in Battery Creek High and is going into my third year. the school is great and our principal is wonderful and would do anything in his power to help any student. Creek gets a bad rep from people complaining of violence and drugs, but most of those people turn a blind eye to Beaufort High, who has various gangs and has staff members who deal drugs to the students, i fell safe at Battery Creek and nothing could ever make me want to leave it. Before you say anything bad about it or judge it or listen to any1 else about it, even me check it out yourself its a great school. heck the majority of it is run by their ROTC
--Submitted by a student

I love BCHS. The teachers are great, the administration is good, and it's easy to make friends. Turn a blind eye to the minority of students who don't participate and you'll do absolutely great. Mr. Burnes is great and really cares about his students and his school. I have great teachers who care about my education and future as much as I do. Plenty of extracurriculars from FBLA to sports to an outstanding MCJROTC unit. This is a GREAT school, you just have to make it that way yourself. Participation and caring about your classwork will really get you a long way here. The school is great and many parts of our school are fun and educational at the same time. Teachers care and are great. This school has really improved. This great school gets better every day. Students here have soooooo much potential, but don't use it; that explains the low scores. If a student here truly cares about his work, she/he will go very far.
--Submitted by a student

I am currently a senior at Battery Creek High School. Students in the Battery Creek school zone are very fortunate to have the oppurtunity to attend a school such as this. I miss a lot of school due to my infirmity. Battery Creek staff is helpful with getting my up to date with my work. They assign me a teacher who comes out to my home and teaches me all of my missed assignments. I am shocked by the reviews that claim that the teachers and Principal are uncaring. those statements are far from the truth. Principal Burns sincerly cares for the success and future of his students. I am glad that I attended Battery Creek High School. I am sure that my high school career has prepped me for college and overall life and its entirety.
--Submitted by a student

My oldest daughter went to BCHS for her junior year, and I did everything in my power to make sure she didn't go back for her senior year. The teachers spend more time trying to maintain chaos than actually teaching. The administration turns a blind eye to the drug problem, gang problem, sexual harrassment problem, and every other issue. Many parents are using a friend/relative's address to get their kids enrolled in other schools in the area. DO NOT send your children to this school!!
--Submitted by a parent

this is the worst school i have ever been to.the teacher do not care enough about the students who do come to class and want 2 learn but focus more on the students who want to fool around and not do the work.the principal does not try to solve any of the vadalism issue the drug usage on campus its rediculous.
--Submitted by a student

I loved this school! I came in as a freshman. I found that it all depends on the classes you take. I took all honors classes and had no problems. I was also in MCJROTC and I have to say that this program was amazing and fun! You learn a lot about military and discipline and you get scholarships and your P.E. credits by taking this class. Mr. Burnes was very dedicated to making the school look good.
--Submitted by a student

I rate this school a 1. I really do not think the principal and his staff cares about these kids. There are only a few teachers that may care and be really dedicated to doing a good job with teaching your kids. I am looking and hoping to pull my son from this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I read the explanation of each category in Parents: Rate this school. In all honesty, I could not rate Battery Creek High School higher than a 2. Principal: My interaction him reveals little vision for the school. Teacher: My experience: One out of four teachers are really interested in teaching. I am hoping to move my child.
--Submitted by a parent