Kentridge High School

My son goes here and has a learning disability. Since starting here last year he is failing every class. At Kentwood the year before he was on his way to excelling and improving. He was passing all classes with good marks. Whatever they are doing here does not work. There is a lack of communication. I emailed one of his teachers twice and never got a response. Things discussed in meetings with teachers never take place. Hard to watch your child struggle and everything you do to help goes nowhere. I also agree with another student poster about a drug problem there. My other child sees frequent comments on Facebook from other students regarding drugs and also hears things at the school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student at this school currently and I do not like it at all. There is definitely a drug problem here, and in the past semester we've had 2 trashcans set on fire. I don't feel especially safe here. Few of the teachers care about student success or are willing to work with them so that they can do better. Many of the teachers, especially those teaching science and math are not competent and grading policies differ greatly. Also, most people here are liberal. I am very conservative, and I feel like I can't express my views and thoughts here without experiencing discrimination.
--Submitted by a student

poor communication between parent and teachers. Parent involvement is minimal. Teachers are using material inappropriate for high school students.
--Submitted by a parent

am in kentridge now when i was looking at the class list i was blown away by all the class choices there were. also i looked and this school is rated the number one school in the state. the spirt is awsome there sports are the best and as for acedemics no other school can top us.
--Submitted by a student

Great school that offers a wide variety of course work and activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful students and a great community. I currently attend, and the only problems I can find with the school are with the principal and the faculty all together... They just aren't cut out to be teaching. The kids are awesome and have a lot of school spirit. Great after school sports selection, and clubs.
--Submitted by a student

Needs better teachers. Curriculum is great and the students have many activicty choices.
--Submitted by a student

needs better teachers great cirriculum and a huge selection of after school sports choices.
--Submitted by a student

Good curriculum. New additions and class space.
--Submitted by a student

Programs are very progressive. Crowded classrooms. My children were successful at this school.
--Submitted by a parent