Arrowhead High School

We moved to the district 4 years ago from the New Berlin, WI Eisenhower district. Arrowhead offers far more academic options and extra curicular activities as a larger district compared to a smaller one. We are very pleased with the academics and postive atmosphere at AHS. My 3 children are not varsity athletes but participate in intramurals, jv sports, music, student senate, key club and academic decathlon. The school does offer more than varsity athletics. I find the teachers to be motivated and truly seem to enjoy their jobs, especially compared with other schools that my children have gone to. The campus is large (which has pluses and minuses) and the student body is not very diverse, but overall, I think AHS is a excellent public high school with a high degree of community support . The students were friendly to my "new" kids when we moved here.
--Submitted by a parent

Prepares students well academically, but too large for it's own good. Possibilities limited for too many students with sports and extracurriculars due to the overall size of school. The school (not necessarily teachers, but rather the administration and community) put extreme emphasis on boys mainstream athletics...to the point that it seems discriminatory. Over the years, discussion has occurred to break into two high schools within the district offering more opportunities, but the idea is quickly shot down by community members with the political and financial clout to do so, simply because they do not want to "water down" their athletics programs...too bad.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter graduated from Arrowhead. With the exception of a couple of teachers, I found that the staff really had very little interest in the students. As a top student, my daughter found that the teachers and counselors were ill-prepared to assist a student wanting to attend a top-notch university. Parents are not very welcome in the building - it always seemed like there was something to hide.
--Submitted by a parent

I was not going to take time out of my workday, but I felt compelled to provide some clarity to the people who think AHS is a Sports Only School. I would like to let you know that AHS supports the largest Choral program in the state of Wisconsin. In 2009, AHS group Broadway Company was awarded the number one high school musical in the country. Its performance of CATS was signaled out by USA TODAY as the best performance by any high school in the country. Sports play a big role at AHS as does the Academic success of its students. Like every school, AHS is not for everyone. As a parent whose daughter will be attending a small collage, AHS did a wonderful job of preparing her for the future ahead and created uncountable memories which she will cherish the rest of her life.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved when my son was in 5th grade. In high school AHS placed him, motivated him and the peers were great! This was the best thing we could have done and my son who will attend college with 24 AP credits. Great family values in this community!
--Submitted by a parent

I had three children graduate from AHS. They were academically talented and athletic. They were accepted and went to very competitive colleges. However, my fourth child is in special education and we are extremely disappointed with the education that has been provided. Be very prepared to scrutinize the IEP and progress reports, and to be a strong advocate.
--Submitted by a parent

Arrowhead truly does have something for everyone. Academics, athletics for sure, but so many other opportunities to participate and grow. I'm so glad my daughter is an AHS student.
--Submitted by a parent

I grew up in Oconomowoc. I visited Arrowhead in 10th gr. and left feeling jealous. The kids were more friendly. Arrowhead just seemed to have a more positive peer to peer atmosphere. They have an ice area, swimming pool, programs galore! We bought a house in the district because of the school. My son had a severe speech delay at the age of four, and I asked my 5yr old's speech teacher what I could do. The speech teacher tested him, did the paperwork necessary to get him into a program. At no cost, he did 1/2 hr of speech twice every week, and less than a year later, he tested average- no more speech delay. Most schools lack in money for spec. ed. programs. Sports have a value and create a positive outlet, kids feel they 'belong'. I felt they were there for my son, no complaint.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a current student at AHS and while I do not always agree with everything that goes on there, I do believe that Arrowhead is a top-notch school. I don't think you can get a better public education from any other Wisconsin high school. I was privileged enough to take a trip to an MPS school, and you really get to see just how lucky you are that you go to a school where academics are valued. It's not a matter of being supported by rich families. A good portion of AHS families are your average, middle-class families. Add in a mix of (mostly) teachers who care about the success of their students and students who care about getting somewhere in life, and you ve got Arrowhead academics. Yes, athletics are a big deal at Arrowhead, but that just adds to the high school experience.
--Submitted by a student

I would rate AHS as a top notch school. Like all school not every teacher is good but some are awesome. Prepared my oldest for college.
--Submitted by a parent