Aldine High School

This school is a great school my child just graduated with a full scholarship to Texas A&M
--Submitted by a parent

Supporting teachers, I feel welcome and comfortable to send my son here, I never had a problem with anyone there and they provide lots of activities for both parents and students.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former student who graduated in 1996 the school then was fine. All schools have there problems. But now, there is no way I would send my kid to this institution! The school looks bad and down right out dated. It's sad to see the school I attended and had so much mustang pride for and played football for has turned into what it is today!
--Submitted by a former student

Last school year 2005-2006 was the first year for the 'Academies'. The idea behind the Academy is to increase TAKS scores. Aldine High TAKS outcome is still Academically Acceptable. NO real significant progress was made. These Academies only make it easier for the Counselors to make the student's schedule. The student is asked in the ninth grade what profession would they like to pursue. Once the selection is made the student is locked into a particular pathway and is told too bad if they change their minds later. Parents are told its too bad as well. The administration takes advantage of the fact that many parents can not speak English and/or don't know their rights. Over half of the students end up in electives they don't want and can't get out of.It makes one wonder in whose best interest is the Academy idea looking out for. Its a cookie cutter system.
--Submitted by a staff

With 28 to 35 students per class the ability to provide individual attention is out the window - not to mention offering the students the opportunity for hands on learning experiences. At Aldine it is not the principal that runs the school but a tyrant.She bullies her way on everything,insulting and disrespecting teachers. Her treatment of teachers is apprehensible. She should be sent to the corporate world would she might learn a thing or two about how to be a leader that people respect and want to follow. She is totally unaware of the true sentiments of her constituents. She is pretty much a mirror of the style of leading in Aldine Independent School District. Who really needs a wake up call is the superintentent. The Administrators just come up the ranks without any real teachings on how to use their administrative authority in a positive manner.
--Submitted by a staff

This school doesn't really have alot of teacher or student involvement.
--Submitted by a student

Compared to other schools in the AISD district, Aldine can easily be named the worst. Academic programs: People that have no capacity or interest to be in AP classes are there. Many 'surprisingly' pass, while a few others get kicked out. Teachers: A few good, many not-so-good. More than one tend to ramble about their personal lives and leave education completely out. Sports: Football seems like a main priority. They give it more importance than having a real newspaper, or better art programs. The facilities...MEDIOCRE. The worst part are the restrooms not located in the A and B wings (the newest parts of the school). They're old fashioned (and just plain old) and the walls and doors are VERY short; no privacy. The food: Not good. We can't expect perfection, but want something better for ourselves and future generations. I should know. I'm a student there.
--Submitted by a student

As a teacher at Aldine, I would like to stand up for the school a bit. There are many teachers here that are willing to go the extra mile for their students; I am one of them. All a student must do is ask. I would like to say though that within the last two years the dynamics of the school have certainly changed. I feel like it is a less supportive and more volatile campus. The discipline procedures have become unclear and ineffective. The students are starting to have the run of the place because they no longer have set consequences. Administration in no longer supporting the teachers in the classrooms with their discipline. This is a serious problem and needs to be addressed immediately.
--Submitted by a teacher

I Feel that they focus more on the kids appearance then their education.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently attend Aldine Senior and I'm Afraid the school's History has changed. Teachers are no longer willing to go the extra mile to help their students. The principals are no better. They are very rude and does not consider their students opinion about anything. They actually treat their students like prisoners instead of students and I believe that teachers, principals, and the students should all be able to communicate when neccasary. I feel as if students do their best that they should get rewarded every now and then.Overall, I think I made the worst decision of my life when I attended Aldine Senior.
--Submitted by a student