Boerne High School

I attended Boerne High School between 2002 and 2006 and all I can say it what a special place Boerne is to be. The academics are top notch and the athletics are superb as well. To briefly counter the criticisms below: 1. Economics-The main difference between Boerne and schools such as Alamo Heights and Highland Park is that the latter two at centralized urban districts with a largely homogeneous populations and income based on the fact that there is no room for much expansion. Boerne on the other hand has exploded over the past few years in population, and contains a wide social makeup both racially and economically. 2. Preparedness-Some say that Boerne did not prep them for real life. Well it seems that is a personal problem rather than a educational problem. My peers and I all worked hard and got into top universities: Cornell, Baylor, Texas A&M, Trinity, UT Austin, Rice. We all got degrees and all now have found solid employment, even in the current economic downturn. 3. Athletics- Many of my fellow students took part in athletics, but they also mostly did many other activities as well. Most students take part in many different activities BHS has to offer.

Boerne High School was at one time apparently a great school. However, when Sam Champion left, the school lost much. Even the best students are frustrated and cannot wait to leave! It's academics are not on par with other schools having similar economic and parental support. Check out the state statistics if you have a question. Compare with Alamo Heights or Highlands in Dallas.
--Submitted by a parent

Boerne is a really supercilious district. The school tries to supress anything that the parents or students have to say. They basically treat the students as if they are prisoners being held captive.
--Submitted by a student

Boerne High School offers all the right classes and has all the right teachers. The sports are available to all types of athletes. I have had two sons graduate from BHS. Both received the grades and rankings that they deserved. It is the child's job to learn the material, not the teacher's job to spoon-feed the curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

Looking back on my time spent at BHS I have realized that I didn't actually learn anything. They prepare you for standardized tests and college application essays, but not for real life.
--Submitted by a student

In my opinion the teachers and administration are doing an outstanding job. Teaching today is hard and if I had to do it again I'd make sure my kids went to this school. They prepared my children for life and college.
--Submitted by a parent

The changes I have seen in the high school in the last few years are very sad. The administration is TAKS obsessed and Exemplary status obsessed above all else. It is no longer a pleasant learning atmosphere for the students. In the past, the school had a great reputation and faculty, but still retained school spirit and a pleasant atmosphere. It seems that it has lost a lot and gained very little in return. Hope to see things improve in the near future.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent community education. Fun learning environment. Wish this school could stay 'small town' forever.
--Submitted by a former student

Boerne is a great high school and they are very great at many sports. They always beat Alamo Heights High School, their rivals, at basketball and football (not always but most of the time). They have good academic scores too. I am glad that my son goes to boerne high school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is the rival of Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas and they are both very excellent schools. Boerne HS is very athletically talented and has a state 'Recognized' school. They also have a great dance team.
--Submitted by a student