Jenkins Senior High School

My third kid is graduating from this school this year,He is graduating just shy of an aa degree, Chewelah has a great support staff, a lot of students out of that school end up getting full ride scholarship. GO COUGS
--Submitted by a parent

My child graduated from JHS in 2008. It can be a good school for those students who have natural academic ability. For those who struggle, it is hard to get the services needed. The students, teachers, and community are insular and unwelcoming to those who don't have the right connections. Many teachers' kids are in the school, which leads to conflicts-of-interest. Same goes for kids who are second-generation Jenkins students. The kids are rather out-of-control in a lot of ways -- drugs, alcohol, sex, and lack of respect are worse than average based on my experience elsewhere. This atmosphere hinders academic excellence in so many ways. Many kids who are rewarded with sports or student-of-the-month awards are among the worst behaving. The principal and superintendent changed in 2010, so maybe it is better now. If it hasn't changed, I would say, run, don't walk from this school. The test scores may be highly influenced by the few students who are children of doctors, nurses, lawyers, ministers, and other professionals living in this small town. There is a bimodal economy here, and many of the very low-income students drop out, flunk out, or move to the alternative school.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers and they would love to win!
--Submitted by a parent

My three kids have had a quality experience in Jenkins HS. The teachers are caring and want students to do their best. Sports are okay, but could be more competitive.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been struggling in this school for 3 years now. This is despite constant involvement by myself and my child. I have found that the math, history core classes are good classes. The English classes are lacking and his teacher has been very lacking in skills to help. I see a real problem with the egos of the school, teachers and the school district that gets in the way of actually teaching these kids the skills needed to go on to a trade school let alone a College or University. Don't believe it just because this school has won awards does not make it a good school. I would think twice before moving my children here if I knew what I know now about this schools academics and extra curriculum programs. They have declined in their sports programs as well.
--Submitted by a parent

My three sons attended this high school and two were appointed to the USNA which is a very hard school to get into. They both scored over 1300 and had a great education with caring teachers and have very fond memories of their time in Chewelah. I felt the atmosphere was conducive to learning in a very safe manner at JHS and wish my younger son would have the same opportunities.
--Submitted by a parent