Naaman Forest High School

Look, this is a fantastic school. Hands down. If you're willing to put yourself out there and meet people and try new things you will be greatly rewarded. I graduated in 09 and I can honestly say it was one of my fondest times I had growing up, even compared to that big university down in Austin. I honestly don't understand the criticism from people on this site. High school isn't about memorizing the Pythagorean theorem or getting the highest mark on your English exam, in fact it's about growing up and the experiences you make with your friends and the environment. I feel like Naaman provides excellent tools for all this. It has a diverse student population that is reflected in the activities offered to its students whether it be sports or clubs. What I also loved about the school is that it taught me how to grow a backbone and look out for myself, an essential for surviving college. That's the problem with so many parents nowadays. Too many are demanding that the school provide the goods and services to their children (i.e. coddle them to death). Instead it should be the responsibility of the student to go out and find what they want.
--Submitted by a student

I graduated from Naaman Forest back in 2004 and I will say it was the most enjoyable 4 years of school in my life besides college of course. The teachers here really care about the students and same with the administration staff. Joe Skinner was one of my favorite teachers back in the day but he has since retired. Dr. Gerald Hudson was an assistant principal at the time and was one of my greatest supporters while at Naaman. I also played baseball and the athletic community is outstanding. It was like my home away from home.

I graduated from Naaman Forest back in 2004 and I will say it was the most enjoyable 4 years of school in my life besides college of course. The teachers here really care about the students and same with the administration staff. Joe Skinner was one of my favorite teachers back in the day but he has since retired. Dr. Gerald Hudson was an assistant principal at the time and was one of my greatest supporters while at Naaman. I also played baseball and the athletic community is outstanding. It was like my home away from home.

The faculty does not have a concern regarding the kids education. They don't put forth the effort to disciple those that need it. The students and faculty have the "Its whatever" mentality.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers and staff, they really prepared their students for success in college and for entering the workforce.

Great academics programs, such as AP classes which help prepare students for college courses. Great speach and debate, theatre and journalism program.

I believe Naaman was great in the past, but lax discipline for the faculty and students have really hurt most people. Teachers can't enforce rules, so students tend not to care nor listen. Teachers get frustrated, give up, and not really teach. Principles aren't checking lesson plans and the cycle goes on and on. The worst are the counselors. I've talked to them on several issues about my child's schedule. Albeit I have a dark complexion, racial profiling is frequent here every time I visit. In one instance, I was taken back when one blatantly asked my daughter if she had 'tattled'. Only when I spoke 'perfect' English did their eyes bulge and go towards the floor. Perhaps if they took action and stopped acting like the children they're suppose to turn into adults, then these kids would grow up and show more respect and make something out of their lives.
--Submitted by a parent

Offered good AP courses. Prepared me well for work at the collegiate level. Earned BS in Engineering and MS Engineering after work at NFHS.
--Submitted by a student

im a freshman here, naaman is okay. the teachers are pretty nice,and they have an awesome sports program. but in certain classes theres always the kids who act up and the teachers tell them to shut up the whole time and you end up learning nothing. my parents are begging me to go go bishop lynch but i cant because well....naaman is awesome!
--Submitted by a student

The school has an excellent Principal with good staff.
--Submitted by a parent