Joshua High School

I was a student at Joshua High School a few years ago and I loved my time there. I can only speak for the AP classification of classes and the teachers that taught those classes, but I found it challenging and delightful. My classes were fairly small so we were about to discuss in depth on topics that might be skimmed over in a larger class. The teachers for the most part really cared about you and often went out of there way to make sure that you understood what was going on and that they were available. Besides the academics I was involved in different extracurriculars that helped me discover a lot about my own capabilities and that helped me get great scholarships for college. My experience with Joshua High School was amazing and I will look back on it fondly I would reccommend enrolling here.
—Submitted by a student

i am a teacher here. i barely get paid anything to deal with these kids. the principal is a tool. he wont give me a raise. he wont fire me.
—Submitted by a teacher

It's a great school, all of the teachers are really awesome and have great life lessons that they bring into the classroom, the students are diverse and have a great understanding of accepting everyone for who they are, and finally the principal is a great school leader that has a just and fair understanding with punishments, aswell as rewards. All in all this is probably the best school in Texas, if not all of the United States.
—Submitted by a student

This is an excellent school that offers students a true challenge academically. These highly committed teachers push their students to think out of the box. There is strong administrative/teacher leadership present and a mutual respect between the administration/staff and students is evident. Lack of discipline is by no means an issue. We are blessed to be there.
—Submitted by a parent

This is an exceptional school with teachers and administrators that are truly committed to providing a quality education. The teachers are creative and of the highest caliber. My husband and I could not be happier with the education our daughter is receiving.
—Submitted by a parent

I am very impressed with the teachers and administration of this school. The atmosphere is condusive to higher learning and the expectations are high. There is zero tolerance when regarding rules and respect for authority is evident. This school is absolutely one of the best!
—Submitted by a parent

This is an amazing school where the teachers are innovative and excited to be there. They expect excellence from all of the students and go the extra mile to ensure a positive and nuturing learning envrionment. The atheletic department is also incredible. We could not be more pleased.
—Submitted by a parent

I fell the teachers are above average and my children are safe and have a great learning environment, I am especially impressed with the music(band) and computer technology areas
—Submitted by a parent

I am a sophomore at this school, and it's not a great school. I agree with everyone else, there is far more emphasis put on athleticism than there is for academics. The principal is an ex-NFL star, so of course, academics are going to go by the wayside. If you're in any gym/athletic class, expect to have your basic rights usurped. Most of us only have 1 book, and that is a science class. There are sad excuses of educators here. Unless you're in an Advanced Placement class, don't expect to be given a reason as to why what you're being tested on is important. If you're not in the 'in-crowd', A.K.A the students with designer purses and brand new cars in the school parking lot, you're viewed as nobody. Most students here think too highly of themselves. Teachers are not great either.
—Submitted by a student

I currently go to JHS and I personaly think we could use some more well educated, proffesional teachers. Other than that, I think the school offers great oppurtunites and a very wide variety of classes.
—Submitted by a student

I attended school here and it was ok. Joshua could use some more good teachers. Not all the teachers are bad, there are some that really take the time to help the students. Others think that just because your in athletics, means that you think your automatically supposed to pass. Well, they need to wake up because I certainly was not like that. I was in cheerleading, softball, and volleyball and I actually had a teacher tell me (along with the class) that she did not like athletes or cheerleaders. My opinion is great if you do, great if you don't-everyone's entitled to their opinion. I do think that Joshua is more about athletics than academics. Hey, that could be a good thing sometimes too-at least they may not be doing drugs or something else. I think every school has their ups and downs. You won't know till you try it.
—Submitted by Crystal, a former student

I am currently a student at joshua High school..well kind of ...you see I moved to a school in oklahoma,and well I didn't really appreciate Joshua High school until now! I thought what a lot of people thought on these reviews I thought the school payed to much attention to football. Also that we could pay more attention to funding our academics and maybe some other sports. I also thought some of the teachers could use improving; but dont we all need improving? I believe Joshua High School is a fantastic school for you'r kids. I would not trade me experience there for any other school. The students are very nice, and are excepting to other people. If you are looking for a school for you'r kids this is school is worth sending your child to! Thanks and God bless!
—Submitted by a student

It is a pretty good school for a public school. The extra curricular activities are getting a lot better. The school has come a long way.
—Submitted by a student

Comparable to schools within the area. Extracurricular programs are a plus as students can shoose to be as involved as they want to be. Parental involvement is strong as would be expected in a rural small town environmant.
—Submitted by a parent

I love going to this school because there are great teachers who really appreciate who the students are.
—Submitted by a student

This school is a great place to learn. Most of the students have lived almost all their lives, and have life-long friends. The school has great programs for every kind of teenager. The students are encouraged to do great in everything that they do. The number of extracurricular activities is numerous. Like the band, colorguard, NJROTC, dance team, athletics, cheerleaders and many other organizations. I am proud to live in a town where the High School is doing great things and bringing home championships.
—Submitted by a parent

I graduated from Joshua in 2004. The main problem at this school is what everyone else said, we put too much emphasis on football and other sports. There is more to life than just sports. The academic clubs and other non-sport activities barely get any funding. And the school needs to spend more money on academics in general and making more room for the students. If you get the right teachers here, you will get a wonderful education. The students tend to be extremely clique-y, which can make new students feel left out. Joshua just needs to make changes.
—Submitted by Teri Newton, a former student

I recently graduated from Joshua. Like any highschool, Joshua too has its share of problems. Most issues exist between the students. However, the school does tend to support its athletic programs more than its academic. There is an emphasis on standardize testing, which exist more so in non honors courses. The Advanced Placement and Gifted and Talent programs are excellent. The faculty is wonderful. They expose students to things beyond the classroom and required text. Joshua is not the best school around but it is average.
—Submitted by Jennifer Stewart, a former student

I think joshua high school is probably one of the worst schools there probably is. All they care about is the athletics and they could give a care less about any other thing, thats why we have one of the lowest test scores in the state its because the teachers are not good and they spend so much money on the athletic department that they have to lie to us and say that there are no books this year because its a new program that they are testing instead of admitting that they have spent all there money on athletics. Plus there is the big popularity issue that if you dont wear the clothes that every body else likes than your a loser. Also the coaches are now teachers and of course they treat the so called athletes so much better than everyone else.
—Submitted by a student

I went to JHS for four years and it has its good and bad qualities like any high school. The students are actually very nice people overall and there are few if any major conflicts amongst them. The problems are that the school is so attracted to athletics and yet has failed to win in their highest hope, football. Too much funding for a football program that is destined to fail only because of the difficult division it resides in. It is terribly difficult for the students to feel proud of anything because they see the larger and richer districts nearby get so much glory and the students don't realize that they are exceptional and that you aren't just terrible. The security policy is rediculous, school opens at 7:30 but no one is allowed until 7:45 to enter building. Far too strict on students being in the hallways.
—Submitted by Joshua Richardson, a former student