Volunteer High School

My children, one graduated and one attending have nothing but great results from VHS. The band is excelllent, and football could use a few wins, but other than GREAT! Keep up the good work and go Falcons.
--Submitted by a parent

I loved the atmosphere of the sports at this school. we had great fan support.
--Submitted by a student

As a former student I know the school. And compared to others around it, it's not a bad school. But, overall it needs serious improvement. The guidance department is never around when you need them they have no idea of what you need or should take and there are only three counselors for over 1,300 students. The school is to small for this number of students. The cafeteria definately leaves something to be desired. They serve the same boring food day in and day out. The teachers either don't really teach or give assignments that are so hard many students fail the classes especially in the math department. And, the administration also shows clear favorites in the extra-curricular areas. The school has a wide range of sports and vocational extras however, the only ones mentioned are football, basketball, and the band. The school has more than these three activities...

Volunteer High School has been my haven in times when home wasn't the best in the world. I'm very apprciative to all the teachers who have listened to all my problems and talked me out of doing a bunch of stupid things. I'm going to miss it next year.
--Submitted by a student

This is by far the best academic High School in the county. Teachers are informed and present themselves professionally. Guidance office is engaged and active in student success. The principal is professional and an asset to the school system.
--Submitted by a parent

High safety but low teacher skills
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from Volunteer in 2003, and was very unprepared for college. I took the College prep classes, and graduated with a 3.6, which should be fine, but it was far from it. It has been an uphill struggle from the outset. I've had to take classes deemed remedial by the college, and which most of my friends who went to other schools are going to graduate at least a semester ahead of me. If you want your son or daughter to flourish in college, do not send them to Volunteer...move if you have to.

Volunteer High School is a very good school and has prepared me for for the college education ahead of me. I am pround to say that I went to Volunteer and hope that the students there now do not take the hard working teachers and staff for granted!
--Submitted by Rebeka, a former student

Volnteer High School prepares high school students for entry level college class. I am thankful for all the hard work that teachers put into helping me be the best I could be. College will not be such a shock to me now that I have been guided by some of Tennessee's finest!
--Submitted by Katie, a student

I do not think that parent involvment is a major quality this school has. Here at volunteer, we do have music, and art but I do not think by taking the class it will help you in furthering your career in the field. At volunteer, if the student tries they will succeed and if the students do not try, they will get the grade they deserve.
--Submitted by a student