Hillsboro High School

I am about to graduate from Hillsboro High School. I can honestly say that I will miss my teachers and all staff in general. They've always cared about the students. I am so proud to be able to graduate from this High School! All students are really close and I don't see many fights at all... maybe like two or once a year, but that's not the faculty's fault. They do their job which is give them a well deserved punishment... I as a student will one day come back and teach in this very same town! I recommend this High School to all parents looking for a school for your children. I don't think a student would lie about the school. Many students just talk, but I want to be honest and fair here so I'm writing nothing but the truth... I'm done and... Congratulations to me and my whole class! <3 2012!!
--Submitted by a student

After teaching in a large city school for more than ten years, Hillsboro HS was a refreshing change. Fewer discipline problems over all and, most importantly, fewer discipline problems that endanger the safety and welfare of the students. The teachers here do care about students, but expect students to adhere to class rules and school rules. Unfortunately, accepting responsibility for behavior is something that most students have a hard time learning -- that's one of the biggest and hardest lessons we encounter in life. So, students will blame teachers, administrators, parents, etc., for behaviors that can only be changed by their own effort. Overall, HHS state test scores have improved significantly at all levels. The classes are small, and that factor alone makes it a better place to get an education. The environment is safe and caring and is an excellent place to send your children.
--Submitted by a teacher

I went to this school up until my Tenth grade year. I had a hard time learning most of my subjects. The teachers never showed that they cared in my grades. They tried helping me but just gave up on me early. The students were mostly bad mannered and there were always fights. The teachers also favored some students over others.

Hillsboro High School is a good school to send your students to. It is becoming increasingly better in discipline and academics, and has a staff that cares. No need to think twice about sending your son/daughter here. It is a friendly and education environment.

I was very dissapointed as a parent of the lack of parental support for school activitys, and for the un-friendly staff. The teachers have very little to do with the students and the kids themselves are clearly not well taught nor have very many manners toward the teachers. The Principal seems to be very unintrested in the school. I'm sorry to say this but overall Hillsboro High is very rough and would advise parents to think twice before sending there children there.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent coming from a much larger school District, i can honestly say that a smaller school is a better school. I am fairly sure that H.H.S. does not grade out as well academically as the larger district. Although my son has maintained his high B average in both districts. I believe the main factor that we like is the smallest amount of flexability with the students. 'Zero Tolerance' is a crying shame of a policy that the larger districts must adhere to in an unjust manner. Thankfully the smaller towns remain people friendly. Even in the schools. A sane dress code, i.e. no uniforms, also enhances this schools benefit to the students, who are allowed, to an acceptable level, to show some individuality. H.H.S. has a great campus and staff.
--Submitted by a parent