Farragut High School

I've attended six other schools, and Farragut is BY FAR the best. The opportunities and possibilities are endless. It is at this school that I was taught how to succeed. Not only by my teacher's ever-guiding hand, but also in what they didn't do. They encouraged me to grow as an individual and reach for the best and settle for nothing less. My teachers, for the most part, were enthusiastic and enjoyed their job. It was evident in their teaching and attitude the second they stepped into the room. I was also able to feel a sense of community at Farragut, nothing like anything I've ever seen. Though the classes ARE large, the teachers still make an effort to know and help you, and the students and peers are equally encouraging. I've loved my experience at Farragut and will hate to leave this school. Though I'm from all over the country, Farragut will always have my heart.
--Submitted by a student

Two words: overcrowded and overrated. My children are now in their 4th year in Farragut schools and we have experienced elementary, intermediate, middle, and now high school here. Overall, I'd say the schools have far too high an opinion of themselves. Although my children are honor students, my oldest daughter struggles with the absurd workload in the high school and, as a result, tells me almost daily how much she "hates" school. There isn't s shred of evidence that having high school teachers who fancy themselves college professors (and treat the students accordingly) in any way prepares students for college. There is nothing wrong with a challenging curriculum, but when you have excellent students struggling to get "B's" with 3 hours of homework a night, there is clearly a need to restore balance and common sense. There is also nothing wrong with allowing children to enjoy their years in high school!
--Submitted by a parent

My children graduated from Farragut H.S. in 2002 and 2006. One is a CPA and the other a doctoral student in New York City. Both have expressed to me lately how grateful they are for the education they received in the Farragut schools. Both attended selective undergraduate colleges and felt they were well-prepared by what came their way later on. One was of the musical/artsy bent and the other of the more social/traditional bent. Both found a place to belong at FHS due to diversity of the student body and the huge number of sports and clubs. One was in the top 1% and the other in the top 25% -- and both benefitted from the AP program. As parents, we felt active partners in their education and appreciated teachers who expected a lot of them. My children are proud to claim Farragut High School as their alma mater.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school, highly trained teachers most with advanced degrees, motivated students, involved parents, abundant APs and extracurricular, competitive sports -- all in a safe bedroom community of well educated residents.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school, highly trained teachers, abundant extracurricular opps, strong sports, lots of APs!
--Submitted by a parent

Communication is very much so a problem. And, because of the block schedule, failed tests are not reviewed. A child would never learn what he wasn't able to in the first place since they're rushing on to the next chapter. This is especially a problem with Math. I would not recommend this school for anyone who is weak in Math.
--Submitted by a parent

Farragut High School has consistently proven itself to be in the top tier of Tennessee Public Secondary Schools. Whether in the arena of the arts (where our band is looked upon as one of the best in East Tennessee), academics (FHS offers more AP classes than any other in Knox County), or athletics (just count our district titles), Farragut truly is the best. I recently graduated from Farragut, and I will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall. Thanks to FHS, I don't have to take any English in college, freeing up hours for me to pursue other endeavors. I appreciate all that Farragut has done for me...from Kindergarten to my wonderful senior year, Farragut has completely shaped the person that I am today. - Margaret Morris
--Submitted by Margaret Morris, a former student

I will be a sophmore at farragut in the fall and i think that it is a very good school. I transfered in from a very very small private school and the transition was extremely smooth. The guidence department is also very good and very focused on having a personal relationship with the students. I dont know what these other people who are giving bad reviews are talking about.
--Submitted by a student

Great school and is in a great location with primarily upper middle class living. Sports programs are top notch and always send their top athletes to Division 1 programs. Education is top notch and offers programs for all levels of intelect. I would say in the knoxville area among public shool this is by far the best of the best.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from Farragut in 2000, and I really can't believe some of the reviews I am reading on this site. Farragut is a fantastic school that does an excellent job preparing students for academic work at the next level. The faculty is a amazing in their knowledge and commitment, and the school is renowned in the region for some of the programs it offers, especially for those who are technically inclined. The school also has many, many clubs and extracurricular activities for just about any interest. Farragut did an excellent job preparing me for college level work, and ultimately to become a successful member of society.
--Submitted by Rob Peck, a former student