Stonewall Jackson High School

I am very very pleased with the opportunities this school provides students. The administration and staff are in-the-know about their student body and the challenges. They do not hide their heads in the sand like some schools, but actually acknowledge and deal with issues head on. They are very good at educating "today's" teenagers in a very diverse population.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is very diverse and deserves more credit than it gets. The teachers there are so dedicated to what they do. I will never forget the lessons I learned there because of the great student body, and the wonderful teachers that helped me along the way.
--Submitted by a student

I am giving this school a 4 instead of a 5 because it depends on the student to determine the rating. If rating the school's IB program, which is fantastic, this school deserves a 5. However, few students actually go through the IB program in comparison to the general students. The general education is a 3, about average. I definitely think that if you are a parent who has a child in PWC, and would like a quality education and your child is willing to study hard and has high educational goals for the future...I would definetely recommend Stonewall. If your child is an average student, who normally gets Bs and Cs...go to another school.

I have a child who has spent 3 years at SJHS and I couldn't be happier. She is getting an excellent education in the IB program. The teachers and staff know her and care about her experience at school. It bothers me that Great Schools give this school such a low rating. When you attach numbers like these to schools then many kids miss out on a great opportunity to attend a diverse school with great academics. Read the parent ratings, they carry more weight as they are based on actual experiences, not demographic statistics.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best high school, they have wonderful teachers that really care about their students and go the extra mile to see that the student succeeds!
--Submitted by a parent

i went to SJHS last year and i had a good experience with the school. I would recommend it to anyone in the manassas area. i was a little sceptical at first but once i got used to everyone and everything it was an all out good experience
--Submitted by a student

I have a student in SJHS and am very pleased with the school. The administrative staff are excellent and really care about our kids well-being. The academic programs, teaching staff, councelling staff, and coaches are exceptional. They have many extracurricular activities to provide for a well-balanced atmosphere. The only thing I would like to see added in the future is a solid drama program for those that are interested in drama (there's always room for improvement). Good school to send your kids to.
--Submitted by a parent

SJHS is an alright school. the academics are alright but the athletics are horrible the school is known for the girls varsity team. I intend on doing something about this. This season my varsity team are going to make some noise!!!! we're going to make people want to become a raider:) give it up for the boys
--Submitted by a student

I have a student in the IB Diploma program. This is an exceptional program and has not only prepared him for higher education, but has ensured that he will be accepted by the university of his choice. Beyond the academic excellence of the IB program, the racial and ethnic diversity of SJHS has been a major benefit to his education as well as to his preparation to live in the reality of today's world. Prior to coming to SJHS, I had heard it refered to as 'the Ghetto School.' Just for the record, SJHS has had less of a drug and violence problem than most of the county schools (which has not been excessive at any of them.) We are very pleased with the school, the faculty, the administration, the coaches, the students and the parents who contribute to the make up of this exceptional school.
--Submitted by a parent

SJHS is a great place that I love. The students and teachers there really try their best to learn and find solutions to problems that other schools would otherwise ignore. The Marching Band was a fun experience that I will never forget. The sports teams are becoming stronger. Our IB program is challenging and what makes us proud. The new IB director is really improving the proggram. SJHS deserves to be one of the top schools in America!
--Submitted by a student