Samuel Clemens High School

This school is a great school! My kids love it here. The teachers are extremely dedicated to their students and don't mind staying after to help them. Clemens offers a wide variety of extra curricular opportunities, with many of there clubs attending state meets. The only problem here is that Clemens is by far underfunded in a lot of their items. The district seems to like giving more of the new items to Steele High School, but this doesn't detract from Clemens, it detracts from the district.
--Submitted by a parent

Extremely great school, offers both IB and AP classes with excellent, dedicated teachers. The school may look old, but it is nice due to recent renovations on the whole school. Also, the school has a great atmosphere, everyone (for the most part) is extremely friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Samuel Clemens for manay reasons. I am a Special Education teacher for special needs students. This is my second year at Clemens. I am sure that we are like many other schools, but the family atmosphere really sets us apart. Not only amongst the staff, the students can feel it too. I can't say I have a 'job', but I can say I love what I do and part of that reason is my co-workers, the administration, the cafeteria workers, and the custodial department. Everyone takes good care of our needs in my classroom. And I appreciate it very much.
--Submitted by a parent

We chose Clemens because of the IB program, which is great. My kids are getting an excellent education. The IB teachers are very dedicated, for the most part. The reason I didn't give the school 5 stars is because of lack of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school. This is my daughters second year attending and I am pleased with almost all her teachers. The schools drama teacher is somewhat of a hag but other than that the school is great.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with a broad range of activities and academics. I have three kids that have attended and I am very happy with the educational opportunities.
--Submitted by Jack, a parent

Yeah, because obviously watching drug deals go down in class is okay. Admin doesn't know what's going on, the AP program suffers, and if your kid is interested in music, join band, because Choir and the other music programs have to beg money from the Band Director.
--Submitted by a student

Good school but don't seem to have a good handle on discipline issues.
--Submitted by a parent

Samuel Clemens HS is a great school and overcrowding is not an issue, due to the opening of another HS in the district. Many things have changed since 2003, when many of these reviews were initially posted. The teachers are some of the best and they truly care about their students. Athletics are over emphasized at all Texas schools with winning traditions, which Clemens normally has. Student to teacher ratio is great. Administration places a strong emphasis on discipline, but are willing to work with parents and student that are having problems. The small town atmosphere is what makes it a great place to live, actually. Are there better schools, of course, but Clemens is still exceptional, IMO!
--Submitted by a teacher

Samuel Clemens is a wonderful high shcool full of diversity, and cultural awareness. Its located in a great town with a wonderful community feel. They offer plenty of AP courses, and a solid accidemic foundation for college bound kids, in a safe inviornment.
--Submitted by a parent