Magnolia High School

Magnolia is a great school, yes there are some things that need improvment but all in all i feel its one of the best around here. As far as the athletes getting more attention yes they do get more attention because not only are they great athletes but the are very respectable individuals most if not all are honor students and are very involoved in the school and community. Opinions of Magnolia are different depending on who you ask. If you ask a student that is involoved, are in lots of clubs, sports or whatever they love Magnolia, however if you ask a student that is only there because they have to be, make horrible grades, and just are not happy individuals they make up excuses like "well i don't make good grades and get to do special things because i don't play football" your experience at Magnolia is what you want it to be. The school strives for excellence and if your not on the same page then no they really don't care they care about the ones that care about them. I am not only a parent with a child in Magnolia i am also an alumni i have now seen it from both perspectives and am very pleased with both sides!!
--Submitted by a parent

As you can see with this post everything and I mean everything revolves around athletics. As for education if your child has the right last name they are almost guaranteed an A or B and never to have to deal with any discipline actions. Yes, there are a few great teachers in this school but their hands are usually tied by the politics of New Martinsville. All in all Paden City is a better choice.
--Submitted by a parent

MHS is actually in the top 10 % of schools in the state of west virginia for substance abuse suspensions.....think twice and choose wisely!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a freshman at Magnolia, and I have to say it is a terrific school. I am in the band, on the cross country team, and participate in plays. The teachers here are great and, for the most part, easy to get along with. The school is filled with talented students. I only wish there were more AP and college classes than we have. The only bad thing I have found at Magnolia is that the food is unhealthy despite the school board's big thing on healthier eating. There is also a little bit of an irritating focus on the football players, but that is tolerable I guess. Not like it isn't that way at every other school in this nation. I do think some more funding and support would be nice for other sports, though.
--Submitted by a student

The Band is the best in the state and Tri-State. If you want your child to take part in the Arts... THis is the place!
--Submitted by a parent

Disipline of this school is not what it should be. Students are out of control. Students roam the halls at all hours of the school day and teachers just let them out of class. Academics suffer because of Magnolia's concentration on its athletic programs.
--Submitted by a parent

The only thing Magnolia cares about is athletics. I pulled my kids out and sent them to Tyler County.
--Submitted by a parent

From my experience with my two kids I can say that Magnolia high school is a great school, the majority of teachers are very good, they care about the kids and their well being, but also give them the opportunity to develop social and leadership skills.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are decent but the food is unsatisfactory for an athlete. The athlete's that have practice after school need the energy from a school lunch but the school lunches are low on carbs.
--Submitted by a student