Joshua High School

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