Akins High School

Akins has made tremendous strides from a few years ago. The academy structure has provided my children many opportunities! My kids have selected majors and have participated in internships. It is a recognize campus just like Bowie, Anderson, and Austin High. The teachers are the best I have seen.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. I had heard that it was a fairly new school and had some problems, but from what I have seen it is top notch. Staff really seems to care and the students seem to be involved as well. Nothing but praise for this school & I only see it getting better.

I was hesitant to enroll my son at Akins after reading some of the past reviews. So far so good. This year has been great. We love the school spirit and the teachers have been wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is one of a kind and has so much potential. A lot has changed over the years and I continue to see it unfold. I'm eager to see what Akins will bring us in the future.Also the teachers are amazing and dedicated, and each are very unique.
--Submitted by a student

Every year for the past five years test scores have gone up kids have gotten better and so has parent involvement
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers really care here. Perception of the school tends to be negative, and that is unfortunate. There are challenges, but despite the obstacles, great things are accomplished. Schools like Bowie and Anderson tend to get better press... but don't overlook Akins. Don't be afraid to send your child here. It's a good school.
--Submitted by a parent

Akins is really great. i really like the classes and the school is diverse. the academy are really cool and new tech high rocks!
--Submitted by a student

In my freshmen year at Akins I resented the school. I feared the drugs and fighting that may happen, but I was wrong. Akins is amazing!!! You just have to know who to be friends with and remember your goals.
--Submitted by a student

I am a student at akins and i love our classes that are offered. One of my favorite classes is the symphony orchestra, (which is not comparable by any means to the bowie freshman orchestra). We have worked very hard this year and have crated a new rep. for our program. Much of which is better than any other orchestra i've played in. On the other hand though i do not care for the academies. Yes they are a good idea for getting you set up on your future goals but they are not good for people who like to try different things and take different classes. There is also not alot of fights/gangs at our school. Principal Girard has made great efforts to change the reputation that our school had and has done so successfully. It all depends on who you associate yourself with and how you handle yourself.
--Submitted by a student

My sister currently attends Akins, and I had the privilege to receive my education at Bowie. I have seen the differences in the mental challenge she receives from her teachers, (or the lack thereof) and I hear all about the fights and 'gang' issues from her school. She absolutely loves her Orchestra class, she's in the most prestigious Orchestra group at Akins, but it is comparable to Bowie's Freshman Orchestra. My sister often displays distaste for her principal, the 'academies,' (which a prior parent spelled wrong, might I add...) and how she feels herself an intellectual genius at the under challenging school.