Charles Francis Adams High School

The high school was great for me but if you are not a good student and have problems you will fall through the cracks. The counsolers don't seem to be there for the kids that really need guidance
--Submitted by a student

I have been very happy with the quality of teachers and the atmosphere at the school. My son has chosen to not participate in extracurricular activies event though there are many available and his friends are involved in many, from the music program to various athletic events. I have not been as involved as I could be due to finishing a degree and working full time. I know of many parents who are very involved and I think it's wonderful that parents are encouraged to participate in their children's high school events. There are things that could be improved but overall I would say that CHS is a fairly good school with a strong focus on student success. You get what you give.
--Submitted by a parent

Newly AP classes in history and English with new materials. Exceptional music program-Award winning marching band. Acclaimed musical each spring in a 900 seat state-of-the art auditorium. Outstanding DECA and FCCLA programs. Award winning Environmental Science and CNA programs. Lab science experience in all science classes. Highly rated AirForce JROTC program. Foreign Language classes with technology integration. Established Link Crew Program, Peer assisted sexual abstinence program. Extracurricular sports- very competitive participation in the Greater Spokane League.
--Submitted by an administrator

There is tons of parent involvement at CHS, that is the reason the activities and athletics are so successful! Everyone grows up together in this smaller community so it has a close-knit atmosphere, everyone knows each other. Academically it is not the toughest, however. There are select teachers who are the best in the world!!
--Submitted by a former student

I thought that clarkston high school was not all it is cracked up to be. I was expecting alot better programs and activities. I was very disappionted that there is little or no parent involvement. However I thought that the school itself was very nice and exceptionally clean.