Alamo Heights High School

I am content with the academics at the high school; however, there is a lack of variety regarding the types of classes offered, especially languages. The teachers are EXCEPTIONAL. There is a lot of "clique-iness", so to speak, but as mentioned before, it certainly helps kids and teens to develop social skills.
—Submitted by a student

I currently go to this school and I find myself sitting at a public library trying to figure out my homework. It is 11:00 AM and yes, I did skip school. It is not normal for me to do this but since I do not understand what my teachers are trying teach me, and succceessfully failing at, I give no moe effort into understandind my them since either they are busy during lunch or they never get to school on time in the morning. I never get a chance to talk to them and ask questions. Why can't the get this?!
—Submitted by a student

I moved to AHISD in 6th grade and thank God every day for making that happen. The teachers are great, everyone is smart and comes from a good family, and you don't have to be scared of anyone. We are the only school in San Antonio with no police department because we have no fights or anything.
—Submitted by a student

I attended Alamo Heights and it is definitely a great school. Remember, the vast majority of what kids learn is not in school, so don't depend on teachers to teach everything. As for the social scene. If you make an effort, you will find your group. Alamo Heights develops kids social skills, a very important asset in life. I am very grateful for attending AHHS and it successfully prepared me for college.

Alamo Heights is the best and you do not get made fun of for wearing the same outfit twice. All the teachers rock.
—Submitted by a parent

Have four kids and now 3 grandkids going thru and all seem to have good education and happy memories
—Submitted by a parent

Alamo Heights is all about status. They say they are the best, so everyone assumes they are. But if people took time to investigate, they would see it's just a cover. They do not care about developing good people. They just want the students to have high test scores and get into ivy league schools so they can brag about it. I think that is not just from the teachers, but the parents in the community. If you aren't rich or obsessed with GPA, you are an outcast. A few new teachers try to reach out to 'lower' students, to recognize that all students have talents, but it doesn't go very far. The administration always sides with the wealthy parents who think their kids are entitled to everything. I will not send my kids there. I want them to have a normal high school experience. Alamo Heights is totally elitist.
—Submitted by a student

A school with a great tradition = bringing in 'outsiders' has hurt the academic and 'spirit' performance of the school, but it is still operating at a high level. Recent additions to the administration need to recognize more the important influence of parent participation and tradition. They must not compromise performance for an ill advised 'democratic' advantage. This school is possibly risking its history by dumbing down for a very small population and an 'outside' administrationb that takes its own education too seriously. This place can really excell!!
—Submitted by a parent

If you're blonde, skinny, and rich you will fit in perfectly here. The academics are strong, but the social scene is way off balance. Kids get ridiculed for wearing the same outfit twice. If your famiy doesn't make over $250,000 a year, you're considered 'poor'. Great academics, bad attitude.

I have two children currently at AHHS. While there are many teachers who don't communicate well with parents, there are also some newer teachers who take a personal (yet strictly professional) interest in the students. My daughters multimedia teacher, Mrs. Culp, actually calls on a regular basis and has encouraged my daughter to work during the summer to learn more about her interests. The teachers who go above and beyond make up for those who don't.
—Submitted by a parent

I am an AHHS graduate, but if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't send my child here. Socially, this school is a nightmare. Overemphasis on social standing, income, alcohol. The teachers are pretty good, but they aren't all that responsive to the individual student. My daughter (who is in all advanced placement classes) does a lot of writing in her spare time, and she never got any positive feedback from teachers when she tried to share her out of class work with them. She's applied to new schools for the fall. I plan to take my other kids out of AHISD as well. Lastly, this school has a poor track record for serving special needs populations. There are better schools in San Antonio. Look at some of the magnet programs and even a very few select charter schools.
—Submitted by a parent

AHISD is a ritzy school district. But in the past 15-20 years it has comformed to changing times. It willingly accepts low to middle income persons without reservations. In fact it accepted hundreds of Katrina evacuees. They are not snobs as many people think, on the contray, most are friendly and warm. The teachers are 80% Masters degreed or higher, they welcome parent participation in all area of your childs educational growth. The district does not force or instill football on all, it does encourage participation in extracurricular sports activity. I highly recommend Alamo Hieghts HS and the district.
—Submitted by a parent

Academically excelled, Athletically gifted, but socially damaged. Not recommended for everyone.
—Submitted by a former student

Yes. I had two kids at this school. Both are now gone. I was very unhappy about the poor teaching and overemphasis on football.
—Submitted by a parent

Vastly over-rated. There are some very weak departments. Far too much emphasis on trivial homework and time-wasting 'collaborative' assignments.
—Submitted by a parent

Hi i am a student at AHHS it is gret there. i have learned alot more since i have been at this school. The teachers are great.
—Submitted by a student

I am an ex-graduate from Alamo Heights High School, I have a son who graduated 2 years ago and 2 more in high school. Their educational program is excellent and have well prepared my children for college and the future. My children are not snobs and as a Hispanic that was raised in this community I to am not a snob, just a very well educated person that wants the same for my children. Go Mules!
—Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school. -Jordan
—Submitted by a student

The school is alright, the children are snobs. I don't recommend going there at all.
—Submitted by a student

Alamo Heights High School is a very great school. Most of the students get into college, i think its about 96%. It isn't a very big school either because there are only about 1,500 students at the school. It is expensive to live in Alamo Heights though, not only because of property taxes, but because of what you will have to spend on your child's clothing and car. The teachers are great though and they are always willing to help. We have a great football team that went to the State Semi-Finals about 2 or 3 years ago and I think next year our football team will be awesome. AH offers many sports.
—Submitted by a student