Gloucester High School

Lets see, I am a 2010 graduate of ghs, it is by far the worst school ever and i been to 3 different highschools. the cops dont anything about problems students face and the pricipals dont either, this school sucks, and it wayyy to over crowded and there have been so many fights at the school and NOTHING happens.

I like Gloucesters many different course offerings, cosmotology, culinary, child care, auto mechanics etc.
--Submitted by a parent

We had no problems with GHS last year. The teachers and other staff were more than willing to help out with any problems our family had with the school. The athletic department is pretty good and they seem to be off to a good start with the football team this year. School spirit seems to be up. And everyone is always very friendly when ever i go there. I heard horror stories about the high school but all of those problems seem to be under control. GHS is once again on its way to the top in the ratings.
--Submitted by a parent

Wow, what a difference a change in leadership at a school can make! The new administration has truly changed the climate at GHS. As a parent, I visited the school recently and was amazed at how smoothly the day went. I passed two assistant principals in the hall that were having pleasant conversations with students. Their visibilty was truly appreciated.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm very impressed thus far with the new administration at GHS. Expectations are high and I believe the results will eventually make it an even better school. It is crowded but confrontations are few. Obviously, the faculty is doing a lot right to have academic results like they have over the past years. Many extr-curricular groups (athletics,Band, Choir , Computer Challenge , etc. are exceptional and represent the county quite well.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 2 brothers and myself go to Gloucester High School. The problem I have is #1 overcrowding, causes fights and it's hard to learn. #2 poor leadership, which will hopefully change this year with a new principal. I want to learn. I want to go to a school and get an education. I dont want to be scared that I will get beat up because I bumped into someone in the hallway! Come on! We are the future! Give us another school maybe a Vo-tech. So that college minded children can go to an academic school and others will have a trade! Other schools have done this across the country with great results!
--Submitted by a former student

This school is way too over populated. there has to be at least 30 + students in a classroom. As a student at Gloucester High they need to build another one. There are constantly students fighting, back talking, messing up property, and much more. The principle and others need to work harder to help this school. The school also seems to be falling apart. It's outdated and nothing seems to work.
--Submitted by a student

Ghs is way too overcrowded and because of this the normal problems occur with such school. The principal is in over her head with problem students and it's obvious she has no clue how to deal with them. That all being said, the teachers we've come across have been wonderful and i feel if the size of the school were the way it should be and the principal didn't allow for constant discipline problems that any child would learn to their best potential. It's time for another high school in gloucester. Also, no pta but a booster club for sports tells parents what matters is sports not kids academics or safety!
--Submitted by a parent

I have a child at GHS now; also 1 who graduated. She went to college w/11 college credits -- programs/tools are all there for kids...being aware of them seems to be the downfall...think administration needs to do a much better job of making students/parents aware of all there is to offer & also need to be a lot more organized --saying 'Lead by example' needs polish. Otherwise, if a child wants to learn, they certainly have all the right stuff at GHS & majority of teachers I've encountered are extremely dedicated and there for the kids. School Board needs to accelerate decision/progress to make school less crowded too which will only enhance learning environment
--Submitted by a parent

My son goes to this school and excels at this school. Let's face it no school or person is perfect, but if you commit all you are to what you do, you will excel. Too many times we as parents don't allow our children to grow up and to take responsiblity for their own actions. Our tendency can be to blame someone; i.e., teachers staff, etc. I am not saying that a good teacher doesn't make the difference...a good teacher means so much and good leadership too. But ultimately, teaching a child to excel is being dedicated not only to their well being but also to the well being of those in authority. Bad mouthing a teacher because of hearsay or a bad experience just feeds into the cycle. Pray for your children, your teachers and your school.
--Submitted by Brenda Baird, a parent